Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Doheney Beach has got cookin’ for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next few days are gonna be a bit of a grind. We’re lookin’ at a stretch of small, weak surf. The swell energy is flirting around the 200-400 mark, which is pretty anaemic. The water temp is sittin’ at 68°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re bobbin’ around.

Sunday the 12th and into Monday the 13th, we’ve got ankle-to-knee high 3 ft swell from the SSW with a light cross breeze keeping things a little crinkly but not too messy. It’s small, it’s weak, and honestly, it’s not worth paddlin’ out for unless you’re on a foamie and just want some fresh air. Tuesday the 14th drops even more. By Wednesday the 15th, we’re down to 1 ft with a super long period around 18 seconds. That’s a groundswell, but with no energy behind it – just a long wait for a tiny bump.

We hit a real dry spell from Thursday the 16th through Friday the 17th. Strong onshore winds and poor conditions make it a total write-off. Don’t bother.

Saturday the 18th is where things start to shake awake. We get a pulse of S swell, 3 ft in the morning bumpin’ up to 5 ft by the afternoon. The combined energy jumps to 1276 – that’s some proper energy for the first time in a week. The wind stays light and cross, so it should be clean. This is a standout. It’s not huge, but it’s the first real taste of life we’ve seen, and the sets will have some push. A good one for a longboard or a funboard.

Sunday the 19th holds at 3-3 ft from the SW with a 17-second period. Still clean with a light cross breeze. This swell is a bit more drawn out, better for a point break style wave than a steep beachie. It’ll be fun, just not as punchy as Saturday afternoon.

Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st see the swell stickin’ around at 3 ft to 4 ft, but the wind picks up a notch to a moderate breeze, putting a bit of chop on the surface. It’s still surfable, but you’ll be workin’ for it.

Wednesday the 22nd is where we get another spike. Some rain showers push through with a 5 ft S swell, and energy hits 1297. The wind is light and onshore though, so the surface will be a bit bumpy. It’s fatter and more powerful, maybe better for a heavier board.

Thursday the 23rd is the next real standout. We get a 6 ft S swell, solid groundswell at 13 seconds, with light cross-offshore winds. That’s the good stuff, folks. Clean faces, proper chest-to-head high waves. If you’re an experienced surfer, this is your window. Friday the 24th keeps the energy with 5-5 ft and that clean cross-offshore wind in the afternoon. The sets will be lined up and smooth. This is the pick of the second week for quality.

Saturday the 25th is still good, around 5-5 ft, with that same clean cross-offshore breeze. Then we fade out again. Sunday the 26th and into Monday the 27th, the swell drops and the wind goes onshore, so don’t expect much.

So if you’ve got a window, the standout sessions are Saturday afternoon the 18th for a fun, clean pulse, and Thursday the 23rd through Friday the 24th for the best quality, biggest waves. The water’s just a touch warm, the vibe is mellow, and when it’s on, it’s on.

Rusty, signing off.

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