
Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with 971 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Doheney Beach has got cookin’ for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next few days are gonna be a bit of a grind. We’re lookin’ at a stretch of small, weak surf. The swell energy is flirting around the 200-400 mark, which is pretty anaemic. The water temp is sittin’ at 68°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re bobbin’ around.
Sunday the 12th and into Monday the 13th, we’ve got ankle-to-knee high 3 ft swell from the SSW with a light cross breeze keeping things a little crinkly but not too messy. It’s small, it’s weak, and honestly, it’s not worth paddlin’ out for unless you’re on a foamie and just want some fresh air. Tuesday the 14th drops even more. By Wednesday the 15th, we’re down to 1 ft with a super long period around 18 seconds. That’s a groundswell, but with no energy behind it – just a long wait for a tiny bump.
We hit a real dry spell from Thursday the 16th through Friday the 17th. Strong onshore winds and poor conditions make it a total write-off. Don’t bother.
Saturday the 18th is where things start to shake awake. We get a pulse of S swell, 3 ft in the morning bumpin’ up to 5 ft by the afternoon. The combined energy jumps to 1276 – that’s some proper energy for the first time in a week. The wind stays light and cross, so it should be clean. This is a standout. It’s not huge, but it’s the first real taste of life we’ve seen, and the sets will have some push. A good one for a longboard or a funboard.
Sunday the 19th holds at 3-3 ft from the SW with a 17-second period. Still clean with a light cross breeze. This swell is a bit more drawn out, better for a point break style wave than a steep beachie. It’ll be fun, just not as punchy as Saturday afternoon.
Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st see the swell stickin’ around at 3 ft to 4 ft, but the wind picks up a notch to a moderate breeze, putting a bit of chop on the surface. It’s still surfable, but you’ll be workin’ for it.
Wednesday the 22nd is where we get another spike. Some rain showers push through with a 5 ft S swell, and energy hits 1297. The wind is light and onshore though, so the surface will be a bit bumpy. It’s fatter and more powerful, maybe better for a heavier board.
Thursday the 23rd is the next real standout. We get a 6 ft S swell, solid groundswell at 13 seconds, with light cross-offshore winds. That’s the good stuff, folks. Clean faces, proper chest-to-head high waves. If you’re an experienced surfer, this is your window. Friday the 24th keeps the energy with 5-5 ft and that clean cross-offshore wind in the afternoon. The sets will be lined up and smooth. This is the pick of the second week for quality.
Saturday the 25th is still good, around 5-5 ft, with that same clean cross-offshore breeze. Then we fade out again. Sunday the 26th and into Monday the 27th, the swell drops and the wind goes onshore, so don’t expect much.
So if you’ve got a window, the standout sessions are Saturday afternoon the 18th for a fun, clean pulse, and Thursday the 23rd through Friday the 24th for the best quality, biggest waves. The water’s just a touch warm, the vibe is mellow, and when it’s on, it’s on.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSE 14 | SW 18 | S 14 | S 12 | SW 17 |
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289 | 269 | 312 | 239 | 217 | 119 | 111 | 194 | 108 | 95 | 161 | 111 | 121 | 126 | 181 | 83 | 269 | 386 | 971 | 699 | 354 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 8:01PM2.53m | 10:04AM1.59m | 8:52PM2.58m | 10:46AM1.65m | 9:42PM2.56m | 11:28AM1.71m | 10:30PM2.45m | 12:09PM1.76m | 11:18PM2.26m | 12:51PM1.80m | 00:07AM2.01m | 1:33PM1.84m | 1:01AM1.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:28AM-0.11m | 2:32PM1.04m | 4:13AM-0.15m | 3:26PM0.99m | 4:56AM-0.12m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | |
8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | 7:59 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | SSE 14 | S 12 | S 14 | S 12 | S 10 |
289 | 269 | 312 | 239 | 217 | 119 | 76 | 133 | 43 | 47 | 83 | 111 | 80 | 36 | 41 | 26 | 269 | 294 | 971 | 699 | 352 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 16 | SW 21 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | S 16 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | SW 17 |
109 | 46 | 18 | 89 | 133 | 57 | 111 | 194 | 67 | 85 | 161 | 88 | 121 | 106 | 181 | 74 | 137 | 386 | 255 | 48 | 354 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 21 | W 9 | SW 19 | S 12 | S 10 | SW 14 | W 4 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | W 7 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | SW 13 | WNW 15 |
2 | 45 | 2 | 59 | 45 | 8 | 46 | 5 | 108 | 95 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 126 | 74 | 83 | 15 | 366 | 50 | 44 | 45 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 9 | — | W 9 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 |
— | — | — | 2 | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 0 | 74 | 97 | 71 | 277 | 97 | 32 | 74 | 97 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 15 | 76 | 80 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 0 | 97 |
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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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