Doran Beach surf break

Doran Beach surfForecast / CAL – Sonoma / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 26 Apr 2026 PDT
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Doran Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Doran Beach sea temperature is
13.4° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Apr 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 27th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 1st May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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 15°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
4
2
3
!
3
3
4
3
!
!
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
18
0.9
WNW
16
1
WNW
15
1
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
13
3
NW
9
1.8
NW
10
2.1
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
11
2.4
WNW
12
3.5
NW
9
3
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
309
293
342
261
237
180
119
115
115
178
371
424
342
1198
1283
587
1215
1643
1501
1903
1225
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
W
15
NW
10
W
20
WNW
5
N
5
SW
15
WNW
5
N
5
W
20
WNW
0
NNE
10
W
20
WNW
5
NW
5
SW
15
W
5
NW
25
WNW
35
WNW
25
WNW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:54PM1.56m
8:46AM1.32m
9:28PM1.63m
9:48AM1.30m
9:58PM1.67m
10:44AM1.29m
10:25PM1.69m
11:36AM1.29m
10:51PM1.70m
12:25PM1.28m
11:16PM1.70m
1:13PM1.26m
11:42PM1.68m
Low Tide
2:17PM0.09m
3:09AM0.39m
3:01PM0.20m
3:56AM0.21m
3:41PM0.32m
4:38AM0.07m
4:18PM0.46m
5:16AM-0.04m
4:54PM0.61m
5:51AM-0.11m
5:29PM0.74m
6:25AM-0.14m
6:05PM0.85m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:20
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:15
6:13
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7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
8:04
Temp °C
13
13
11
12
13
11
15
14
13
16
15
13
16
15
13
15
15
11
13
14
12
9
8
7
10
9
7
14
11
10
14
12
10
14
13
9
14
14
9
9
7
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
0.3
SW
14
2.2
WNW
10
1.8
NW
10
0.2
WSW
13
2.5
WNW
11
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
WSW
14
0.4
WNW
19
Energy kJ
309
293
342
261
237
180
66
115
109
112
371
302
282
33
932
587
17
1643
31
20
122
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.7
NW
8
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
NW
8
0.7
WNW
12
0.3
S
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.3
S
12
1
WNW
15
1
WNW
13
0.2
S
11
0.9
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
50
49
48
74
48
10
119
22
115
135
25
405
342
9
249
405
14
17
18
12
41
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
13
0.3
S
11
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.5
WNW
18
0.3
SW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
WSW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
17
33
34
48
37
27
22
28
64
178
23
54
54
17
18
28
8
11
2
8
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
6
0.9
NW
7
1.2
WNW
10
1.5
NW
10
1.9
WNW
13
3
NW
9
2.1
WNW
12
3
NW
9
2.4
WNW
12
3.5
NW
9
3
NW
8
Energy kJ
117
125
117
123
57
79
294
424
1198
1283
1215
1263
1501
1903
1225
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
4
2
2
2
4
2
4
3
1
2
Distance (km)
175
1120
0
32
817
0
0
177
0
17
177
0
74
175
17
6
175
0
175
520
174
Best forecast wave conditions in Sonoma County
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
4
2
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
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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