Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Doheney Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are looking pretty weak with small, messy wind-swell. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The waves are just not there to begin with, you’ll be fighting the cross-onshore breeze for tiny, poor surf. It’s a bit of a waiting game.

Things start to get interesting heading into the weekend. By Saturday, the 5th of September, we’ve got some energy building with a 5ft swell from the south, but it’s still a bit junky with cross-shore winds. The real turning point is Sunday, the 6th of September. That morning, we see a clean 6ft southerly swell with a solid 14-second period. The winds swing offshore from the northwest, cleaning it right up. The combined energy is pumping at 1253 (moderate energy), and it’s a proper groundswell. This is the standout session for the more experienced crew – the waves will have some punch and shape, but it’s pushing into the size that beginners might want to sit out. Sunday afternoon gets even better with a 7ft S swell, the same long period, and glassy offshore breezes from the north-northeast. The energy jumps to 1952, and it’s clean as a whistle. That afternoon window is the best on offer, no doubt.

Monday, the 7th, drops off a bit. The swell is up to 8ft, but the wind is onshore again, making it choppy and tough. That’s expert territory at that size, and the conditions aren’t doing it any favours. After that, the week mellows out. Tuesday the 8th still has some clean 5ft swell with cross-offshore wind, but the energy is dropping. From Wednesday the 9th onward, it’s a slow fade. The swells get smaller, the periods get shorter, and the wind stays messy. By the second week, from the 12th to the 17th, we’re looking at ankle-to-knee high dribble, mostly under 3ft, with crap cross-on winds. Thursday the 17th has a weird long-period (23 seconds) 1ft swell, but that’s a whisper – barely a ripple.

So, the clear winner is Sunday, the 6th of September. Get out there for the afternoon session if you can handle the size. The morning is solid too. After that, you’re chasing shadows. The break itself, Doheney Beach, is a reef setup that’s fairly consistent and often crowded, so expect company on that standout day. The swell direction is south-southwest, which is right in the zone for this spot.

Stay stoked, and don’t sleep on that Sunday.

Rusty.

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