Doran Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.31° N 123.03° W

Doran Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doran Beach sea temperature is
13.5° C
0.2° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with 763 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s 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 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 18th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 21s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 21s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.

To be straight with you, the next week and a half is going to be a real test of patience. The surf stays small and pretty average for days, with nothing worth paddling out for until way out in the forecast. We’re looking at a long gap of quiet, marginal waves from now right through until around the 25th of July. It’s not that there’s no swell, but the conditions and the size just don’t line up for a proper session.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Saturday the 25th. Doran Beach (California) is looking at a clean, cross-off breeze and a clean 3 ft swell from the SW. The combined wave energy is getting some legs under it at 1309 (moderate energy). This is a long-period groundswell at 21 seconds, so the waves will have real shape and push, but it'll be a bit slow between sets. That said, with clean conditions and good energy, this is your best bet for a proper surf in a long stretch of nothing.

Sunday the 26th morning is almost a carbon copy – another 3 ft clean swell from the same direction – so the weekend shapes up as the standout. The water temp is sitting around 56°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing too unusual there.

Keep an eye on the 28th of July though. That Tuesday morning brings a solid 4 ft groundswell with clean offshore winds. The combined energy jumps to 1464, so it’s got some power. But by Tuesday afternoon, the swell pumps up to a massive 12 ft from the NW. That’s far too big for this spot and really only for experts, if anyone. The following Wednesday (29th) stays big too, with 8 ft to 12 ft. That’s a lot of water moving around, and with a short period of 8-9 seconds, it’ll be a messy, powerful closeout at a beach break. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than for paddle surfing for most people.

So if you're waiting for a wave, your window is the 25th and 26th of July. That’s your highlight.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
3:27PM1.65m
2:56AM1.43m
4:07PM1.68m
4:06AM1.23m
4:47PM1.70m
5:33AM1.09m
5:29PM1.71m
7:16AM1.06m
6:14PM1.71m
8:48AM1.13m
7:02PM1.73m
9:54AM1.22m
7:49PM1.74m
Low Tide
8:44AM-0.02m
9:30PM0.61m
9:26AM0.20m
10:37PM0.53m
10:10AM0.44m
11:47PM0.45m
11:00AM0.66m
00:55AM0.34m
11:59AM0.86m
1:57AM0.24m
1:06PM0.99m
2:51AM0.14m
2:10PM1.06m
3:37AM0.06m
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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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