Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 733 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll level with you – this forecast for Doheney Beach is a bit of a flat patch. We’ve got a long stretch of marginal surf and a bunch of days where it’s just not worth paddling out. The water’s sitting at a balmy 75°, which is a full 8° warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s something to keep you warm while you’re waiting.
The pattern starts on Saturday the 29th of August with a clean 4ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a long 17 seconds, and the wind is cross-on. The combined energy is moderate at 744. It’s a beginner-friendly reef break, but the conditions are only marginal. Sunday the 30th has onshore winds, and the swell actually drops a little to 3ft, so it’s poor. From Monday the 31st of August right through to the 5th of September, we’re looking at a real lull. Swell heights yo-yo between 2ft and 4ft, mostly with cross-onshore or cross winds, and the energy readings hover from 319 to 804. The standout moment in this whole run is Saturday the 5th of September in the afternoon. We get a clean 4ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind turns cross-offshore from the WNW. The combined energy hits 864 and the report says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s your best window, but don’t expect a crowd – it’s a spot that’s “often” busy, so you might have some company.
After that, it’s a slow grind. Sunday the 6th of September through to the 13th of September, the swell gets smaller and smaller, dropping to just 1ft by the 13th. The energy fades from 704 down to 160, with mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds and a lot of “poor surf conditions” or “marginal” calls. The 8th of September afternoon has a jump to 5ft, but that’s with a 13-second period and a moderate breeze, and it’s still only rated as marginal. The 10th of September sees a 3ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, but the wind is onshore, so it’s a write-off. Honestly, for the second week, it’s a dud.
If you’re a kite surfer, the stronger cross-off winds on the 5th and the 8th of September might make the beach setup more interesting than paddle surfing. Otherwise, keep your expectations low. The swell direction is SSW, which matches the optimum for this spot, but the size and consistency just aren’t there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 684 | 733 | 706 | 537 | 400 | 321 | 268 | 285 | 198 | 191 | 144 | 216 | 318 | 198 | 284 | 237 | 292 | 651 | 448 | 667 | 620 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:42AM1.90m | 10:32PM1.96m | 11:06AM1.97m | 11:12PM1.79m | 11:35AM2.01m | 11:59PM1.59m | 12:08PM2.03m | 1:01AM1.39m | 12:51PM2.03m | 2:44AM1.23m | 1:50PM2.00m | 6:08AM1.25m | 3:15PM1.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:33PM0.70m | 4:48AM0.50m | 5:16PM0.66m | 5:12AM0.64m | 6:05PM0.64m | 5:36AM0.79m | 7:06PM0.65m | 6:00AM0.95m | 8:26PM0.65m | 6:26AM1.10m | 10:09PM0.59m | 7:02AM1.25m | 11:39PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 8 | SSW 14 | W 7 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 684 | 733 | 706 | 169 | 400 | 121 | 268 | 285 | 198 | 191 | 144 | 216 | 318 | 198 | 250 | 237 | 190 | 651 | 448 | 667 | 620 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | SSW 15 | W 8 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | W 6 | SSW 16 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 18 | W 6 | SW 11 | W 6 | W 5 |
| kJ | 40 | 39 | 135 | 537 | 111 | 321 | 52 | 158 | 20 | 118 | 95 | 152 | 23 | 171 | 37 | 49 | 292 | 64 | 185 | 36 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SW 18 | W 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | W 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 20 | 11 | 13 | 87 | 75 | 82 | 236 | 35 | 118 | 15 | 80 | 2 | 177 | 65 | 284 | 186 | 176 | 174 | 49 | 101 | 67 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | — | — | 19 | 23 | — | 22 | — | — | 35 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 98 | 76 | 76 | 131 | 4 | 76 | 97 | 0 | 77 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 0 | 76 | 97 | 0 | 76 | 97 | 0 |
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