Doran Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.31° N 123.03° W

Doran Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doran Beach sea temperature is
14.2° C
1.0° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with 800 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 17th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 17th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 16th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Grab a coffee, let’s talk about what’s coming up. We’ve only got one spot on the radar for this whole stretch: Doran Beach. It’s an inconsistent, exposed beginner break, so it's not working all the time, and when it does, it’s still a bit of a mixed bag.

Alright, so the window starts on Thursday, July 16th. We’ve got a 7ft swell pushing in from the WNW with a short 7-second period. The wave energy is moderate (734), but the wind is a cross-off at 25 km/h, so it’ll be clean. The water is sitting at 58°, which is about a degree warmer than usual for this time of year – not a huge deal, but a nice little bonus. The problem is, the swell is already 7ft, and it’s gonna jump to 10ft that afternoon. For a beginner spot, 7ft is pushing it, and 10ft is too big for beginners. With the 35 km/h cross-off wind, that afternoon is a hard pass unless you’re an expert looking for a challenge.

The next few days are a bit of a write-off. Friday (July 17th) sees 6ft to 7ft WNW swell, still short period, and the wind stays cross-off, but the quality is just marginal. Saturday and Sunday (July 18th-19th) drop down to tiny 2ft-3ft long-period SW swell (16-17 seconds). That’s groundswell, which is nice in theory, but the energy is still weak (669-928), and the wind is light cross-shore. It’s clean, but it’s small and inconsistent.

Now, here’s a real standout. Monday morning, July 20th. The swell is only 4ft, but it’s a 14-second SSW groundswell (812 energy). The wind is glassy – 5 km/h from the WSW. That’s about as good as it gets for a clean, forgiving wave. If you’re a beginner or just want to have a nice, uncrowded session, that’s the window. It’s a rare moment of perfection for this spot.

The rest of that week (July 21st-23rd) is small and messy with cross or cross-on winds. The swell drops to 2ft-3ft and the energy fades to 242-656. Not worth paddling out.

Then we hit a bit of a weird one. On Friday, July 24th, we get a 2ft-3ft SW swell, but the period jumps to 24 seconds. That’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy is decent (1045-1339), but with such a long period, it’s going to break too straight on a beach break like Doran. It’s clean with cross-off wind, but it’s small and likely won’t have much shape. An interesting curiosity, but not a standout.

The following Saturday, July 25th, the morning looks promising again. A 4ft SW swell at 15 seconds with a gentle cross-off breeze. The energy is strong (2029). That’s a solid combo. The afternoon, however, jumps to 8ft WNW at 8 seconds – that’s short-period, wind-blown, and too big for beginners. Only for experts.

Into the last week of July (26th-31st), the pattern is a lot of the same: 3ft-4ft SW swell, 15-19 second periods, with cross-off winds. The energy is moderate (594-1198). It’s not terrible, but it’s not firing. The morning of Tuesday, July 28th, is probably the best of that run with a 4ft SW swell, 17-second period and a clean 20 km/h cross-off wind. Solid, but nothing to write home about.

Overall, the best bet is Monday morning, July 20th, for the glassy conditions and decent 4ft swell. The Saturday morning, July 25th, is a close second for the bigger, more powerful 4ft swell. The rest of the 16 days is mostly a gap of small, marginal, or too-big conditions. For a spot that’s inconsistent, this is a pretty standard run. Don’t hold your breath, but check the Monday morning forecast.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:08PM1.57m
1:02AM1.84m
2:48PM1.62m
1:57AM1.64m
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
Low Tide
7:26PM0.75m
8:03AM-0.21m
8:27PM0.68m
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
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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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