Doran Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.31° N 123.03° W

Issued: 4 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Doran Beach sea temperature is
11.6° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,956 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with NW 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 21st Jun)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 25th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 28th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
2
1
2
0
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
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Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1.8
NW
8
0.7
SW
14
0.5
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
2.5
NW
7
2.2
NW
7
1.9
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
6
0.9
SW
18
2.1
WNW
7
3.5
WNW
8
3
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
372
367
482
206
145
254
127
262
286
316
679
268
441
671
529
286
335
444
403
1356
1473
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
20
WNW
5
WNW
10
WSW
15
W
10
W
10
SSW
10
SW
5
S
10
SSW
10
WSW
0
ENE
20
WNW
35
WNW
20
NW
30
WNW
35
WNW
25
NW
30
WNW
40
WNW
15
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:48PM1.64m
5:47AM1.12m
6:31PM1.69m
7:20AM1.05m
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
Low Tide
10:57AM0.18m
00:27AM0.51m
11:48AM0.39m
1:33AM0.35m
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
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:38
8:38
8:38
8:38
8:38
8:38
8:38
 mm
Temp °C
16
16
13
16
16
13
16
17
14
17
18
13
18
18
16
18
19
15
16
18
17
Feels °C
15
14
10
15
14
12
14
15
14
16
17
12
15
14
10
13
14
10
11
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
8
0.9
SSW
14
1.5
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
NW
8
0.8
NW
9
1.1
SW
17
1.2
NW
8
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
Energy kJ
206
367
338
175
143
143
112
98
60
88
679
196
441
414
220
211
214
444
246
342
371
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
13
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.8
NW
8
0.7
SW
16
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
21
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.1
W
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
372
96
305
206
116
254
116
262
286
316
82
268
9
45
170
183
177
4
69
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
20
0.3
S
11
0.6
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
20
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.2
WNW
11
0.6
SSW
13
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
97
20
252
154
145
154
127
253
171
211
12
114
2
9
2
2
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
9
1.8
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
2.5
NW
7
2.2
NW
7
1.9
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
6
1.6
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
7
3.5
WNW
8
3
WNW
9
Energy kJ
316
482
255
671
529
286
335
160
403
1356
1473
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
1
3
1
1
3
2
2
4
Distance (km)
74
175
0
74
175
17
27
45
0
27
520
0
488
175
140
175
175
129
174
541
54
Best forecast wave conditions in Sonoma County
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
4
2
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
9
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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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