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Doran Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Sonoma (10 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Doran Beach surfForecast / CAL – Sonoma / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 15 Aug 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Doran Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Doran Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doran Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 22) 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 Tuesday (Aug 19) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 16th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 21st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 22nd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doran Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NW by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 912 | 501 | 169 | 140 | 377 | 696 | 708 | 415 | 444 | 604 | 309 | 278 | 204 | 407 | 534 | 467 | 550 | 952 | 701 | 779 | 673 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:10PM 1.85 | 6:18AM 1.14 | 5:06PM 1.87 | 7:56AM 1.20 | 6:10PM 1.88 | 9:08AM 1.30 | 7:16PM 1.91 | 10:00AM 1.39 | 8:20PM 1.93 | 10:44AM 1.46 | 9:17PM 1.94 | 11:22AM 1.51 | 10:08PM 1.92 | 11:57AM 1.54 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:34PM 0.21 | 10:45AM 0.92 | 12:50AM 0.11 | 12:05PM 1.04 | 2:01AM 0.00 | 1:28PM 1.07 | 3:01AM -0.09 | 2:38PM 1.02 | 3:53AM -0.15 | 3:36PM 0.93 | 4:38AM -0.17 | 4:28PM 0.83 | 5:18AM -0.15 | ||||||||||
Fri 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | ||
| Sunset | 8:06 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 21 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 17 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for CAL - Sonoma
Previously calm conditions have become cross-shore at Doran Beach (light winds from the W at Camp Meeker wx 16 km from Doran Beach). 2.2m 7s swell from the WNW with a 0.5m 14s groundswell from the SW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
16 km away, 46 min ago
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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 12 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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