Doran Beach surf break

Doran Beach surfForecast / CAL – Sonoma / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 16 May 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
11.8° C
(Which is 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 Saturday (May 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 16th May)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 16th May)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 17th May)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
!
!
!
3
2
!
3
3
4
3
4
3
1
2
3
1
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WNW
9
4.5
NW
9
4
WNW
10
4
NW
11
5
NW
11
3.5
NW
10
2.4
NW
10
2.5
NW
10
3
NW
10
2
WNW
10
2
NW
10
2.3
WNW
13
2
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.5
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.9
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1829
3040
3720
3664
5094
2175
1219
1224
1764
853
727
1775
1009
956
1095
645
543
496
490
490
692
Wind (km/h)
35
NW
45
NW
25
NW
20
NW
25
NNW
20
NNE
20
NW
30
WNW
10
NW
5
W
15
W
0
NNE
10
WSW
10
W
10
SE
15
S
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
12:14PM1.37m
10:53PM2.00m
1:12PM1.39m
11:39PM2.01m
2:09PM1.39m
00:28AM1.97m
3:07PM1.38m
1:22AM1.87m
4:04PM1.39m
2:21AM1.72m
5:00PM1.41m
3:27AM1.55m
5:54PM1.46m
4:42AM1.37m
Low Tide
5:02PM0.79m
6:12AM-0.51m
5:51PM0.87m
7:03AM-0.54m
6:45PM0.93m
7:55AM-0.50m
7:45PM0.95m
8:50AM-0.41m
8:55PM0.95m
9:48AM-0.29m
10:15PM0.90m
10:46AM-0.15m
11:39PM0.78m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:16
8:16
8:17
8:19
8:20
8:21
8:22
Temp °C
16
16
13
15
20
19
19
18
16
20
19
14
18
16
12
17
16
13
15
16
12
9
7
5
10
14
13
14
12
12
18
16
12
16
14
10
15
14
13
13
14
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
4
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
18
2.4
WNW
10
2
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
2.3
WNW
13
2
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
12
2.1
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.5
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.9
NW
10
Energy kJ
193
140
120
77
3289
1442
770
104
1093
853
554
1775
1009
956
1095
645
543
496
490
490
692
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
16
0.9
WNW
16
1.1
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
19
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
56
15
12
70
45
34
51
366
478
659
67
162
88
78
236
82
143
197
109
137
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SW
17
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
S
12
Energy kJ
26
6
31
13
68
32
44
44
69
40
61
60
59
80
51
48
75
73
45
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WNW
9
4.5
NW
9
4
WNW
10
4
NW
11
5
NW
11
3.5
NW
10
2.4
NW
10
2.5
NW
10
3
NW
10
2
NW
10
2.4
NW
10
Energy kJ
1829
3040
3720
3664
5094
2175
1219
1224
1764
727
1059
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
4
4
1
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
174
177
174
74
177
29
174
175
17
17
154
0
17
0
6
6
27
0
27
27
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Sonoma County
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
7
5
4
5
4
4
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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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