Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' over the next couple of weeks.

First up, water temp's sittin' at 67°, pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, no real surprises there. As for the surf, I won't sugar-coat it; it's a lean run. The pattern is small, weak, and mostly messy. We’re looking at a solid week of nothing worth paddling out for, from now through to the 22nd of July. There are a few days where the conditions go from "poor" to just "marginal" but honestly, we're talking ankle-biters with cross-shore junk on 'em. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate at best. Not worth wetting a wetsuit for.

Come Thursday morning the 23rd, things finally perk up a bit. Doheney Beach might be worth a look. We've got a light cross-offshore breeze from the WNW that should clean things up nicely. The swell is small, 3ft from the SSW, with a moderate period of 14 seconds. It’s a groundswell, which is good for shape, and the energy is still weak, but combined with the clean wind, the morning session should offer something rideable.

The real standout, though, is Saturday the 25th. It's a long way out, so keep the salt in your hair, but the models are hinting at something special. The swell bumps up into the 5 to 6ft range from the S, with an energy reading that's strong. Now that height is pushing into intermediate territory, but the direction and power are there. The wind is forecast to go cross-offshore from the WNW on the afternoon, so the waves should be clean. It won't be a beginner wave at that size unless you're feeling brave. It's all about the S swell wrapping in for the afternoon session.

So, to bottom line it: sit out the first week, hit Thursday morning the 23rd for a small clean wave, and pencil in Saturday the 25th afternoon as the top pick – it promises to be the best on offer, but it's a long-range call so don't take it to the bank just yet.

Rusty.

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