Doran Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.31° N 123.03° W

Doran Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doran Beach sea temperature is
14.9°C
0.4° 

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 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,375 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period with SW 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 (Sep 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 19th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 21st Sep)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 23rd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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PM
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
4
4
2
2
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
1.6
NW
7
1.7
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.4
NW
8
0.7
SW
19
1.5
WNW
8
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
1.1
NW
13
1.9
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
10
2
WNW
11
1.9
NW
10
2.2
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.3
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
236
184
255
261
252
255
339
297
342
346
408
394
1005
913
920
815
899
471
392
314
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
10
NW
10
W
20
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
10
W
10
W
5
ESE
10
SSW
10
W
5
E
5
SW
10
WNW
0
S
5
WSW
25
WNW
15
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:21PM1.53m
8:04AM1.24m
5:31PM1.50m
8:48AM1.30m
6:41PM1.51m
9:20AM1.34m
7:42PM1.55m
9:46AM1.39m
8:35PM1.59m
10:10AM1.44m
9:23PM1.62m
10:33AM1.51m
10:09PM1.62m
Low Tide
00:21AM0.29m
12:36PM1.13m
1:26AM0.25m
1:42PM1.05m
2:19AM0.20m
2:32PM0.95m
3:02AM0.15m
3:14PM0.83m
3:38AM0.12m
3:52PM0.69m
4:10AM0.13m
4:27PM0.55m
4:40AM0.18m
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6:56
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6:58
6:58
7:00
7:01
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7:15
7:14
7:12
7:10
7:08
7:07
7:06
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Temp °C
18
16
18
18
15
17
17
14
17
18
13
18
18
13
19
18
15
19
19
15
Feels °C
16
13
17
16
12
16
15
12
16
17
13
18
17
13
18
17
15
18
15
11
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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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