Doran Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.31° N 123.03° W

Issued: 4 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Doran Beach sea temperature is
13.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,418 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy 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 (Jun 26) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 23rd Jun)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 25th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 30th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the N by Sat night).

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
2
4
2
!
2
1
0
1
0
!
4
3
!
!
3
!
!
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
2.3
NW
8
0.9
SSW
16
3
NW
7
2.3
NW
8
1.8
WNW
6
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SSW
18
0.6
SW
18
3
WNW
7
2.5
NW
8
2.3
NW
9
3
WNW
9
3
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
10
3
NW
10
3
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
127
262
286
316
679
678
441
843
585
262
211
534
246
792
1010
842
1399
1447
1079
1883
1922
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
W
5
WSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
N
20
WNW
35
WNW
25
NW
30
WNW
35
WNW
25
WNW
35
WNW
40
WNW
10
NNW
20
WNW
40
WNW
10
NW
10
W
25
WNW
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:11PM1.73m
8:47AM1.08m
7:49PM1.75m
9:58AM1.16m
8:26PM1.77m
10:55AM1.23m
9:03PM1.78m
11:43AM1.28m
9:39PM1.79m
12:23PM1.31m
10:16PM1.79m
12:59PM1.33m
10:53PM1.78m
Low Tide
12:41PM0.59m
2:30AM0.20m
1:35PM0.77m
3:19AM0.07m
2:29PM0.90m
4:02AM-0.02m
3:19PM0.99m
4:40AM-0.09m
4:06PM1.04m
5:17AM-0.13m
4:48PM1.06m
5:52AM-0.16m
5:28PM1.06m
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clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
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8:38
8:38
8:38
8:38
8:38
8:38
8:38
 mm
Temp °C
15
15
12
16
17
13
17
18
15
17
17
15
16
17
16
17
19
17
17
18
17
Feels °C
14
13
11
15
15
11
13
13
9
12
12
10
9
9
9
13
12
11
15
15
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
7
1.1
SW
17
1.7
NW
8
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SSW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
2.2
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
9
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SW
20
Energy kJ
106
74
62
56
679
390
441
419
220
211
211
534
246
342
667
601
258
174
134
148
186
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
13
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.8
WNW
7
0.7
SW
16
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.1
W
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
S
10
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
21
0.2
SSW
21
0.5
SW
15
Energy kJ
116
262
286
316
62
268
9
45
127
183
175
4
68
2
371
258
22
18
72
44
107
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
20
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.2
S
12
0.6
SSW
13
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
22
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
127
253
171
211
11
114
2
2
2
2
2
17
2
22
18
9
9
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
NW
8
1.7
WNW
8
3
NW
7
2.3
NW
8
1.8
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
5
1.6
WNW
6
3
WNW
7
2.5
NW
8
2.3
NW
9
3
WNW
9
3
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
10
3
NW
10
3
NW
10
Energy kJ
678
314
843
585
262
194
86
145
792
1010
842
1399
1447
1079
1883
1922
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
2
4
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
1
4
2
1
4
2
4
3
Distance (km)
74
177
0
27
520
0
74
177
129
175
337
176
177
1091
0
54
520
29
32
175
29
Best forecast wave conditions in Sonoma County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
2
5
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
9
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
5
6
6
5
5
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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.

Doran Beach is 29 km (18 miles) from the city of Rohnert Park. If you plan a vacation in Sonoma County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rohnert Park. Rohnert Park has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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