Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
23.8° C
4.1° 

Doheney Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Doheney Beach surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore 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★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. 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 cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 12th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 14th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
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 take a look at what Doheny Beach has cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting off in a bit of a flat spell, honestly. There’s surf on offer right from Wednesday the 12th, but it’s gonna be a struggle. The early days are small and the wind isn’t doing us any favours. From the 12th through to around the 26th of August, we’re looking at a long stretch of marginal to poor conditions. The swell is tiny—waist-high at best—and the combined energy sits mostly in the moderate range, but the wind is constantly cross or cross-on, putting a chop on the surface. It’s a grind, but surfable if you’re desperate.

The first real standout doesn’t pop up until the very end of the run. On Thursday morning, the 27th of August, things finally look like they’re lining up. The swell is pushing chest-to-head high at 4ft from the S, with a short period of 14 seconds. But the kicker is the glassy conditions—absolute dead calm with rain showers. That wind state is a major win. The wave energy hits strong at 971, so there’ll be some grunt in the water. Doheny is a reef break that is fairly consistent and exposed to that S swell, which works well. It’s a beginner-friendly wave most of the time, but with that 4ft of swell, it’ll be pushy enough to keep you honest. The water is sitting at 75°, which is a whole 7° warmer than average—very unusual for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit.

Aside from that Thursday morning session, it’s slim pickings. The Saturday and Sunday before, from the 23rd to the 24th, show a little pulse of long-period SW swell (18 seconds) but the heights are tiny at around 2ft to 2ft and combined energy is moderate, so it’s a lot of push with nothing underneath. Not worth paddling out for unless you’re on a log and just want a glide. Crowds are likely at Doheny when it’s good, but with this run, it’ll be sparse until that final day. Thursday the 27th is your window—don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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807
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229
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275
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
15
WSW
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SSW
10
SW
15
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High Tide
10:15AM1.79m
9:33PM2.43m
10:48AM1.87m
10:18PM2.30m
11:21AM1.93m
11:02PM2.09m
11:54AM1.96m
11:47PM1.85m
12:28PM1.96m
00:36AM1.60m
1:03PM1.93m
1:39AM1.37m
1:44PM1.88m
3:28AM1.21m
Low Tide
3:24PM0.82m
4:26AM0.03m
4:13PM0.75m
5:00AM0.17m
5:02PM0.72m
5:31AM0.35m
5:53PM0.72m
6:00AM0.56m
6:49PM0.75m
6:27AM0.77m
7:54PM0.79m
6:49AM0.96m
9:19PM0.80m
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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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