Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Issued: 4 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
20.0° C

1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Doheney Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Doheney Beach surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 774 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. 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 1.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 2nd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
0
1
3
1
2
2
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
234
173
206
364
322
142
397
288
186
239
212
229
348
273
453
326
342
432
508
603
454
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
W
5
WSW
10
SW
15
W
0
S
10
SW
10
W
5
SSE
10
WSW
10
W
5
WNW
10
SW
15
W
5
S
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SSE
10
S
10
WSW
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
11:57AM1.51m
10:27PM2.17m
12:31PM1.52m
11:01PM2.08m
1:05PM1.55m
11:36PM1.96m
1:39PM1.60m
00:15AM1.80m
2:14PM1.67m
1:05AM1.62m
2:52PM1.76m
2:17AM1.43m
3:35PM1.87m
4:03AM1.29m
Low Tide
4:14PM1.15m
5:50AM0.27m
4:53PM1.16m
6:21AM0.33m
5:38PM1.18m
6:50AM0.43m
6:33PM1.18m
7:20AM0.53m
7:43PM1.15m
7:51AM0.66m
9:09PM1.06m
8:27AM0.79m
10:40PM0.89m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:43
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:04
8:04
8:04
8:04
8:04
8:04
8:02
 mm
Temp °C
18
18
17
18
18
17
19
20
18
19
20
18
19
20
18
19
20
19
20
21
20
Feels °C
17
16
16
17
17
17
19
19
17
19
19
18
19
19
18
19
20
20
20
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
W
6
1
W
7
1
W
7
1
SSW
18
1
W
7
Energy kJ
234
173
206
364
322
142
397
288
186
239
186
229
348
273
453
326
51
94
106
603
99
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
5
0.3
S
12
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
W
5
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
6
0.3
S
10
0.5
W
5
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
W
4
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
W
7
0.9
SSW
18
Energy kJ
9
25
125
8
148
9
15
19
10
148
212
9
116
116
30
38
223
318
508
59
454
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
12
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
W
6
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
SSW
17
0.3
S
11
0.1
SW
22
0.3
S
10
0.4
W
5
0.3
S
10
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
W
5
0.2
SSW
24
0.4
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
21
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
Energy kJ
25
70
11
23
21
59
21
18
18
7
19
143
13
54
181
180
342
432
179
191
188
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
6
Energy kJ
13
13
21
11
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
97
97
0
76
97
0
76
97
10
77
97
0
77
553
0
76
97
10
74
97
74
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
7
6
6
5
4
5
5
9
7
5
5
9
9
7
7
8
7
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Information about the Doheney Beach Surf forecast

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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