Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 382 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey there, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s shakin’ at Doheney Beach.
The next 16 days are pretty quiet, mate. We’re lookin’ at small surf with mostly “marginal” conditions. The water’s a warm 72°, and that’s a good 5° above normal for this time of year – you won’t need much more than boardshorts. The combined energy of all swells is mostly in the low-to-mid hundreds (398), so it’s moderate at best, nothin’ to get excited about.
From Tuesday 18th August all the way through Monday 31st August, it’s a whole lotta waitin’. Swell stays small – 2ft to 3ft – mostly from the SSW with periods from 13 to 17 seconds. That’s long-period groundswell, which usually gives you nice shaped waves, but there’s just no size to work with. Winds are light cross-on or cross most days, so it’s clean-ish, but the surf calls keep sayin’ “marginal”. No real standouts in this stretch.
Come Friday 28th and Saturday 29th August, there’s a tiny bump. Saturday morning (29th) hits 3ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the energy climbs to 491 – the best we’ve seen. Winds are light cross-on, but it’s still not enough to call it a good session. Wednesday morning (19th) had clear skies and 3ft, but again, too thin.
The one true standout – and I mean the only one worth paddlin’ for – is Saturday 29th August afternoon. Swell hits 3ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 565. That’s the biggest energy of the whole 16 days. Winds turn light cross-shore, so you’ll get clean little waves. For a beginner reef that’s exposed to SSW, this is your moment. Doheney gets crowded “often,” so bring your patience.
After that, Sunday 30th holds at 4ft in the morning, but it’s cross-on and the energy slips. From Monday 31st onward, it’s back to tiny, weak surf. Tuesday 1st September has a scrappy 2ft, and Wednesday 2nd gets blown out with onshore winds.
So here’s the scoop: if you really need a paddle, aim for Saturday 29th August afternoon. That’s your best chance for a chest-high, clean little wave at Doheney. Otherwise, save your energy for a better forecast.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 232 | 243 | 246 | 377 | 314 | 246 | 239 | 236 | 173 | 139 | 137 | 98 | 90 | 165 | 218 | 127 | 155 | 213 | 197 | 179 | 224 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 1:44PM1.88m | 3:28AM1.21m | 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 | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:19PM0.80m | 7:04AM1.13m | 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 | |||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | W 7 |
| kJ | 52 | 53 | 51 | 377 | 314 | 246 | 239 | 236 | 173 | 139 | 137 | 98 | 90 | 165 | 218 | 99 | 98 | 213 | 197 | 179 | 107 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 18 | W 6 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 6 | S 13 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 232 | 243 | 246 | 59 | 38 | 25 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 81 | 6 | 40 | 81 | 33 | 32 | 127 | 155 | 199 | 24 | 84 | 224 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SW 20 | S 8 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 10 | W 6 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 4 | SSW 12 | S 15 | S 13 |
| kJ | 114 | 98 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 31 | 57 | 57 | 8 | 6 | 50 | 47 | 19 | 19 | 58 | 86 | 84 | 10 | 61 | 68 | 128 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | — | — | 44 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 97 | 0 | 71 | 97 | 3 | 76 | 97 | 2 | 76 | 97 | 0 | 76 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 91 | 0 |
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