Doran Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.31° N 123.03° W

Doran Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 09 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doran Beach sea temperature is
17.0°C
3.6° 

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 9 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 11 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 14 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 18s period, WNW swell with 23,360 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 9 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s 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 Monday (Nov 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 6.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 9th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 11th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 14th Nov)20ft (6.0m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

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WNW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2303
1365
1945
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2005
1649
1501
4226
5175
4897
3521
3154
2444
9543
23360
17839
8321
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Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
NNW
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NNW
15
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NNE
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15
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10
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25
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15
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High Tide
00:02AM1.37m
10:25AM1.79m
00:50AM1.35m
10:55AM1.75m
1:38AM1.32m
11:30AM1.69m
2:28AM1.29m
12:10PM1.62m
3:19AM1.27m
12:55PM1.53m
4:10AM1.27m
1:48PM1.42m
Low Tide
5:09PM-0.13m
4:49AM0.95m
5:44PM-0.13m
5:28AM1.03m
6:22PM-0.10m
6:08AM1.09m
7:01PM-0.05m
6:53AM1.12m
7:45PM0.00m
7:48AM1.14m
8:32PM0.06m
9:02AM1.12m
9:24PM0.13m
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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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