Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
21.2° C
2.3° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, S swell with 660 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with S 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. 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 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what Doheney Beach has got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burn, so don’t expect any fireworks just yet.

First thing you’ll notice, the water is sitting at 70°F right now. That’s 4°F warmer than it usually is for this time of year, so it’s much warmer than normal. Pretty nice for a paddle.

Right now and for a good stretch, it’s pretty quiet. The first few days are flat with poor surf conditions and wind that’s either onshore or cross-onshore, messing up what little bump there is. There’s a long dry spell here – from the start all the way through to the morning of Saturday the 25th of July, the surf is either poor or just marginal, with the odd bit of energy showing up in the numbers (combined energy hitting 957 on Sunday morning) but the quality just isn't there. You’re looking at small, weak swell with light, but generally wrong, winds.

On Saturday, July 25th, we finally get a standout. The morning is shaping up as the best of the whole outlook. Doheney Beach will see a clean 5ft swell out of the SSW and the wind goes dead glassy – glassy, mate! That’s a major positive. The combined energy is a solid 1538, and conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle. The swell does get a touch over 5ft, so it might be a bit much for total beginners, but for the rest of us, it’s going to be worth the wait. The afternoon sees the wind shift cross-onshore again, so make the most of that morning session.

After that Saturday highlight, the week that follows slips back into quieter territory with onshore winds and smaller, more marginal surf. The swell hangs around at chest-high for a few days with decent periods, but the onshore wind keeps the surface messy. By the end of the month, it fades right back to small and poor.

So, overall: a long, flat start, one absolute beauty of a morning on July 25th, then a slow fade. Mark your calendar for that Saturday glass-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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0.4
SW
18
0.4
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16
0.6
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16
0.5
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16
0.5
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16
0.4
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19
0.5
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19
0.4
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14
0.6
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15
0.8
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18
0.9
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12
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14
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12
1.3
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12
0.9
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16
0.8
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16
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16
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16
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16
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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
108
95
161
122
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126
181
74
137
366
255
297
566
472
376
314
258
330
519
480
439
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
10
SSW
5
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15
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glassy
High Tide
11:28AM1.71m
10:30PM2.45m
12:09PM1.76m
11:18PM2.26m
12:51PM1.80m
00:07AM2.01m
1:33PM1.84m
1:01AM1.74m
2:17PM1.86m
2:06AM1.48m
3:04PM1.88m
3:40AM1.29m
3:55PM1.89m
Low Tide
4:19PM0.95m
5:38AM-0.01m
5:15PM0.94m
6:17AM0.16m
6:14PM0.94m
6:54AM0.36m
7:21PM0.95m
7:30AM0.58m
8:38PM0.94m
8:06AM0.79m
10:09PM0.88m
8:44AM0.98m
11:37PM0.77m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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