Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board, let's talk about it. Things are looking a bit slow for Doheney Beach right now, and honestly, for the next week and a half, it's going to be a bit of a grind. We've got a few windows where it might just line up, but you gotta pick your moments.

First thing's first, the water is *warm*, we're talking 77°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a gift right there.

Now, the surf story. The next few days, right up through Saturday the 5th, are pretty lackluster. We're looking at small, weak surf, with combined wave energies in the low hundreds, like 260 and 318 (that's weak). There'll be a few rideable waves but nothing to get excited about. The mornings have an onshore breeze which won't help, and the afternoons are looking criss-crossy and bumpy. It’s more of a longboard and chill session kind of vibe, not a paddle-out-and-charge thing.

But hold on, because Sunday the 6th is our standout. The swell finally wakes up. The energy jumps to a solid 1642 (moderate) with a 7ft, 14-second swell from the S. But the real magic is that early morning forecast: a light ENE breeze making it clean, absolutely glassy. That's your window. This spot (Doheney Beach) will be breaking with some proper punch. It's a reef, so keep your wits about you. This is the best session on offer, and it's a Sunday dawn patrol that will make the whole week worth it. The afternoon will still have size at 7ft but the west cross wind will knock the shine off it.

Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th still have some decent size, around 5-6ft with a 13-second period, and the energy is still in the 800-1100 range (moderate). It's not as clean as Sunday, but there are waves to be had. Mornings look crossed-up, but Tuesday afternoon could be interesting with a WNW cross-off wind. It'll have some texture but could be fun.

The rest of the run into next week is a slow fade. We are looking at small swells from the 9th through the 11th, just 2 – 3ft, with the energy dropping back into the 500's. It’s back to the small stuff. There's a slight bump on the 17th with a 3ft, 21-second period, a long-period groundswell that will give it some shape, but the energy is still weak. That long period is interesting for a reef, though.

Honestly, Sunday the 6th is your day. Bigger swell, good direction, clean wind, and a little more energy behind it. That's the one. After that, we get some fun waves early next week, but nothing with the same spark. It's mostly about patience and finding the cleanest hour wherever you can. You know how it goes; the ocean gives and it takes. I'd be out there Sunday morning, that's for sure.

Rusty.

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