Doran Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.31° N 123.03° W

Doran Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doran Beach sea temperature is
13.8° C
0.4° 

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


Doran Beach surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,103 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Doran Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Doran Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Doran Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doran Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Let me have a look at what's on the table for Doran Beach over the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it's a bit of a slow start. The first few days look pretty marginal, with small, weak swell and winds that aren't doing us any favours. You're looking at a stretch of real 'take it or leave it' kind of surf right through to the end of July.

Wednesday the 22nd kicks off with a bit of a whimper. A 5ft S swell, but with a short, weak period and a southerly onshore breeze. It's not going to be any good, just bumpy and messy. That theme carries on through Thursday and Friday – surf stays tiny, under 3ft, and even when the wind goes cross-offshore, the energy is just too low to make anything worthwhile.

We finally see a little more push from the weekend, but it's still small. Saturday the 25th through to Monday the 27th sees the swell height creeping up to about 3ft to 4ft, and the period gets a bit longer, coming from the SW. The combined energy starts to get into three digits, hitting 1023 on Monday morning, but by the afternoon the wind pumps up to 22 mph, which will mess up the face. Still, the water temperature is sitting at 57°F, which is pretty much average for the time of year, so nothing wild there.

Now, keep an eye on Tuesday the 28th afternoon. The forecast throws in a 10ft swell from the NW, but with a period of only 7 seconds – that's short-period wind swell. The combined energy is massive at 1783, but the wave comment says it's predicted to be too big for this break. That's a red flag. This isn't going to be a fun paddle-out for anyone but the most experienced players, and even then, the break setup might not handle it. Wednesday the 29th afternoon has a similar story: another 10ft NW swell, but again with a short period (8 seconds). It's going to be a washing machine.

The best chance for a decent, surfable wave looks to be Friday morning the 31st of July. The swell drops back to a manageable 6ft from the WNW, with a period of 8 seconds and combined energy of 1012. The wind will be a light cross-offshore breeze at 9 mph, which should keep things clean. It's rated as excellent for experienced surfers. This is your standout window, mate. After that, the first week of August sees the swell go on a bit of a rollercoaster, dropping back down to the 3ft to 6ft range, with mixed winds. Nothing else really jumps out as a 'must-be-there' session.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is mostly a write-off for decent waves. The standout is definitely the morning of Friday the 31st of July. Get on it then if you can. The water is standard for this time of year, and honestly, for the other days, you might be better off with a kite if the wind is up, because the surf quality just isn't there for a paddle.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Mon morning).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
6:14PM1.71m
8:48AM1.13m
7:02PM1.73m
9:54AM1.22m
7:49PM1.74m
10:43AM1.29m
8:36PM1.77m
11:21AM1.33m
9:19PM1.80m
11:53AM1.35m
10:00PM1.82m
12:23PM1.37m
10:39PM1.82m
Low Tide
11:59AM0.86m
1:57AM0.24m
1:06PM0.99m
2:51AM0.14m
2:10PM1.06m
3:37AM0.06m
3:05PM1.08m
4:18AM-0.00m
3:52PM1.06m
4:55AM-0.05m
4:33PM1.03m
5:29AM-0.09m
5:10PM0.98m
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Information about the Doran Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Doran Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Doran Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Doran 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 (Doran 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 Doran 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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