Doran Beach surf break

Doran Beach surfForecast / CAL – Sonoma / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 27 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 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s 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 Friday (May 01) 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 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 1st May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 1st May)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 15°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
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
1
2
1
1
3
3
2
4
2
3
4
4
!
!
1
!
2
3
1
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
13
1
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
11
1.3
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.5
WNW
10
1.9
NW
9
1.5
WNW
9
2
WNW
13
2.3
NW
10
2
WNW
10
3
NW
10
3
NW
10
2.2
WNW
9
3
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
16
1.5
WNW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
261
314
180
119
115
221
266
485
535
378
1380
998
756
1721
1567
699
897
423
238
446
943
Wind (km/h)
10
W
20
WNW
5
NNW
5
WSW
20
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
20
WNW
5
NE
5
SW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
25
WNW
20
NW
30
WNW
35
WNW
20
WNW
10
W
15
W
5
NNE
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
High Tide
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
2:01PM1.24m
00:12AM1.65m
Low Tide
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
7:00AM-0.15m
6:40PM0.94m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
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6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:13
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7:59
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
8:04
8:05
Temp °C
13
13
11
15
14
13
15
14
12
15
15
13
15
16
14
13
13
11
13
14
12
10
9
7
14
11
10
13
11
9
14
13
10
13
12
9
6
6
5
10
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
13
1
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
11
1.1
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.8
WNW
16
1.6
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
0.3
SW
14
1
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.5
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.8
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
14
Energy kJ
261
314
180
59
115
147
147
295
470
378
33
292
405
17
83
230
31
160
238
241
943
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
8
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SW
13
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
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
10
0.3
WNW
19
0.7
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
16
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
74
48
27
119
22
113
149
25
405
342
9
29
45
11
17
31
8
74
103
446
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SW
15
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.5
WNW
18
0.3
SW
12
0.2
WSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
11
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.6
WNW
17
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
48
37
21
21
28
64
178
23
21
54
17
9
10
2
3
16
6
41
235
42
50
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
9
0.9
WNW
4
1.1
NW
6
0.9
WNW
7
1.3
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.5
WNW
10
1.9
NW
9
2
WNW
13
2.3
NW
10
2
WNW
10
3
NW
10
3
NW
10
2.2
WNW
9
3
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
Energy kJ
152
35
72
90
221
266
485
535
1380
998
756
1721
1567
699
897
423
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
1
3
3
2
4
3
2
4
4
3
2
4
2
3
3
4
4
Distance (km)
0
175
0
0
177
0
0
177
0
6
175
0
0
175
174
175
506
129
0
211
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sonoma County
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
1
3
3
2
4
3
2
4
4
3
5
4
2
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
9
7
5
8
5
5
5
5
6
9
9
4
4
4
5
4
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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