
Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 807 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Doheney Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doheney Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Doheney Beach.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a slow grind ahead. Tuesday morning, the 11th, we’re looking at tiny 2ft surf from the SSW with a 13-second period. The wave energy is weak at 240, and with a light cross breeze, it’s gonna be pretty gutless. The water is a whopping 74° and that’s a massive 7° warmer than normal, which is super unusual for this time of year. The whole week is a bit of a struggle, with the swell staying small, mostly in the 2ft to 3ft range. The wind is mostly cross or slightly cross-onshore, so nothing is going to be clean and lined up. The wave energy does pick up into the mid to high hundreds, but it’s not translating into good surf. Thursday the 13th through Sunday the 16th, we see the swell bump up a little, but the wind is never quite right. Saturday morning the 15th has the biggest swell at 4ft from the SSW, but the period is a short 16 seconds and the breeze is junk, making it choppy. It’s not for beginners, but it’s not really for anyone else either.
The best of a pretty average bunch looks like Sunday afternoon, the 16th. We get a 3ft SSW swell at 15 seconds, with a cross-offshore breeze from the WNW at 12 mph. That’ll clean things up nicely, and the wave energy is moderate at 406. It’s not a standout, but it’s the cleanest window in the first week. The break is a reef, so it should handle that longer-period swell better than a beach, but it’s still small. There’s often a crowd here, so be prepared.
After the 16th, it’s more of the same. The swell drops back to 2ft to 3ft, winds stay light and mostly cross or cross-on, and the scores are all marginal. Nothing really fires.
The second week is a long, quiet stretch. From the 20th of August onward, the swell drops further, with heights of 1ft to 2ft. The wind is light and often onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s looking pretty flat. The wave energy drops to the low 200s and 300s, which is weak. There’s a tiny bump on the 23rd and 24th with a 19-second period, but it’s only 1ft to 2ft. That long period will make it tricky on a beach, but Doheney’s a reef, so it might hold a little shape. Still, it’s not worth getting excited about.
Honestly, if you’re desperate, Sunday afternoon the 16th is your best bet. The rest of the window is a write-off. Don’t hold your breath.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
93 | 252 | 316 | 193 | 264 | 261 | 255 | 353 | 276 | 299 | 360 | 807 | 417 | 683 | 666 | 499 | 372 | 367 | 367 | 301 | 264 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 9:42AM1.70m | 8:46PM2.49m | 10:15AM1.79m | 9:33PM2.43m | 10:48AM1.87m | 10:18PM2.30m | 11:21AM1.93m | 11:02PM2.09m | 11:54AM1.96m | 11:47PM1.85m | 12:28PM1.96m | 00:36AM1.60m | 1:03PM1.93m | 1:39AM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:35PM0.93m | 3:51AM-0.05m | 3:24PM0.82m | 4:26AM0.03m | 4:13PM0.75m | 5:00AM0.17m | 5:02PM0.72m | 5:31AM0.35m | 5:53PM0.72m | 6:00AM0.56m | 6:49PM0.75m | 6:27AM0.77m | 7:54PM0.79m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | W 6 |
93 | 252 | 316 | 193 | 264 | 261 | 255 | 353 | 276 | 217 | 360 | 807 | 417 | 683 | 666 | 499 | 372 | 367 | 367 | 301 | 41 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | W 4 | SW 14 | S 11 | W 5 | W 5 | S 10 | W 5 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 |
75 | 57 | 69 | 27 | 47 | 47 | 60 | 60 | 53 | 299 | 214 | 8 | 191 | 38 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 63 | 264 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 15 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | W 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 12 | W 5 | W 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 10 | S 10 | WSW 12 | S 10 | SW 10 |
71 | 75 | 29 | 51 | 32 | 22 | 28 | 44 | 149 | 35 | 66 | 42 | 11 | 2 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 8 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | SW 10 | — | W 3 | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | W 4 | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | W 5 | W 5 | — |
1 | 15 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 10 | 8 | — | 13 | — | — | 13 | — | 14 | 24 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 0 | 76 | 97 | 0 | 76 | 97 | 0 | 76 | 97 | 61 | 97 | 97 | 81 | 97 | 97 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Doheney Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Doheney Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Doheney Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Doheney Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Doheney Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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