
Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 807 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 (Aug 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Doheney Beach.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and quiet. There’s no real punch to the swell, and we’ve got a long stretch of marginal conditions ahead. The first good recommendation doesn’t come until Sunday the 9th of August, and even then, it’s a slow start.
Sunday the 9th kicks things off with a small SSW groundswell, just 3 ft. The period is a solid 15 seconds, so there’s some long lines, but the energy is weak, only 329 (combined energy). Winds are light and cross from the West, which leaves the surface a bit bumpy. The water is a whopping 75°, which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year – we’re talking about 8° above average. That’s very unusual. But the surf itself is just not there for a proper session.
Monday the 10th through to Wednesday the 19th is a real grind. Swell hangs around the 2 ft to 4 ft range, mostly from the SSW or SW. The period bounces between 13 and 18 seconds, so you get some of that long-period energy, but the wave state is constantly described as marginal or poor. Winds are mostly light and cross-on, which isn’t helping. The combined energy does push up into the 400s and 500s mid-week, but the quality just isn’t there for a standout session. Nothing is really clicking.
Saturday the 15th sees the biggest swell of the entire period at 4 ft, still from the SSW with a 16-second period and a combined energy of 806. It’s the most energy we see, but the winds are cross-shore and the conditions are still only marginal. It’s not the clean, glassy setup you’d want to get excited about.
Thursday the 21st onward, the swell drops right back down to 2 ft to 2 ft. The period gets interestingly long again, hitting 19 to 21 seconds, but with that tiny height, it’s just not going to break with any power at Doheney. The winds stay light and cross-on. This is a period where you’re better off doing something else.
If there’s one standout window, it’s Saturday the 15th for the biggest bump in swell and energy. But it’s a stretch to call it good. For a beginner-friendly reef break that’s fairly consistent, this is a long, quiet spell. A blank run like this is pretty normal for the area when the swell windows don’t line up.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
309 | 242 | 236 | 207 | 186 | 184 | 93 | 252 | 316 | 193 | 264 | 261 | 201 | 353 | 280 | 299 | 360 | 807 | 417 | 683 | 604 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:33AM1.49m | 7:04PM2.37m | 9:08AM1.60m | 7:57PM2.46m | 9:42AM1.70m | 8:46PM2.49m | 10:15AM1.79m | 9:33PM2.43m | 10:48AM1.87m | 10:18PM2.30m | 11:21AM1.93m | 11:02PM2.09m | 11:54AM1.96m | 11:47PM1.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:41PM1.16m | 2:31AM0.01m | 1:42PM1.05m | 3:12AM-0.06m | 2:35PM0.93m | 3:51AM-0.05m | 3:24PM0.82m | 4:26AM0.03m | 4:13PM0.75m | 5:00AM0.17m | 5:02PM0.72m | 5:31AM0.35m | 5:53PM0.72m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
309 | 242 | 236 | 207 | 139 | 137 | 93 | 252 | 316 | 193 | 264 | 261 | 201 | 353 | 280 | 217 | 360 | 807 | 417 | 683 | 604 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | S 9 | SW 14 | S 11 | SW 13 |
14 | 8 | 42 | 104 | 186 | 184 | 75 | 57 | 56 | 27 | 47 | 44 | 60 | 64 | 68 | 299 | 248 | 27 | 151 | 36 | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 4 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 15 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | SW 11 | W 11 | S 11 |
6 | 30 | 31 | 1 | 39 | 33 | 82 | 75 | 29 | 51 | 62 | 20 | 39 | 44 | 151 | 57 | 73 | 23 | 40 | 9 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 12 | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 7 | W 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 3 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | W 4 |
— | — | — | — | 18 | — | 2 | — | — | 10 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 12 | — | — | 11 | 3 | 44 | 78 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 0 | 66 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 10 | 76 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 0 | 62 | 97 | 0 |
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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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