Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
22.0° 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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 273 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SSW 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 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 24th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. The next 16 days are looking pretty quiet out at Doheney Beach (reef). The swell is hanging around small to tiny for most of the run, and the window of decent conditions is pretty narrow. The water’s running warm – about 72°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the steamer at home.

We kick off this Wednesday afternoon, the 19th of August. It’s nothing special, just 3 ft of SSW swell with a long 16-second period, and a cross-shore wind. The energy’s weak (363), so the waves will be small and a bit gutless. It’s more of a paddle-around than a proper session.

Thursday the 20th through Saturday the 22nd are pretty much a write-off – onshore winds and poor surf conditions. Sunday the 23rd stays marginal, with tiny 1 ft to 2 ft swell and cross-onshore winds. Not worth suiting up for.

Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th offer a glimmer: clean conditions in the afternoons thanks to a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is still only 2 ft from the SW, with moderate energy (around 300–400). You’ll be scratching for rides, but it’ll be the cleanest of a mediocre bunch.

Wednesday the 26th stays marginal, with 2 ft to 3 ft S/SSW swell and cross-shore winds. Energy picks up a little (434–492), but it’s still very small and weak.

The real standout – and the only time I’d get excited – is from Friday the 28th of August through Sunday the 30th. Swell from the SSW builds to 4 ft–4 ft, period around 15–19 seconds, and energy climbs into the moderate range (580–778). Winds are light and cross-shore or cross-offshore, so the waves will be clean and lined up. This is a long-period groundswell, so it’ll be a bit fat at Doheney’s reef, but there’ll be some proper shaped waves if you’re patient. The Saturday afternoon session on the 29th looks the pick of the whole run: 4 ft SSW, 16-second period, light cross-shore breeze, and the energy is pumping at 778. That’s your best chance for a fun wave.

After that, it fades fast. Monday the 31st into Tuesday the 1st of September is back to onshore winds and poor conditions, with small swell. Wednesday the 2nd is marginal again, and Thursday the 3rd shows a little bump of 4 ft SE swell (energy 627–722), but it’s accompanied by onshore winds, so expect chop.

Bottom line: the first week is mostly a flop. The standout is Saturday the 29th of August – that afternoon session is the best on offer. After that, it’s a long wait with not much to write home about.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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188
218
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155
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:36PM1.83m
3:49PM1.80m
8:27AM1.36m
5:08PM1.83m
8:30AM1.43m
6:10PM1.91m
8:44AM1.49m
6:57PM2.01m
9:00AM1.55m
7:36PM2.10m
9:18AM1.61m
8:12PM2.17m
Low Tide
11:01PM0.75m
00:21AM0.65m
10:10AM1.35m
1:12AM0.53m
11:58AM1.32m
1:49AM0.43m
12:52PM1.24m
2:20AM0.34m
1:32PM1.15m
2:48AM0.27m
2:07PM1.04m
3:14AM0.24m
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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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