Doran Beach surf break

Doran Beach surfForecast / CAL – Sonoma / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 02 May 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
13.1° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Sunday (May 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Doran Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 3rd May)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 9th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 9th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Sat
9
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
1
3
2
1
0
1
3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
18
0.9
WNW
16
1.3
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
0.4
SW
17
0.6
WNW
15
1.9
WNW
9
3
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
161
240
452
697
969
700
669
412
322
211
191
325
339
322
874
739
595
101
179
524
1122
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
5
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
15
W
10
W
10
WNW
5
W
15
W
5
NW
10
WSW
20
WNW
5
NNW
10
W
25
WNW
15
WNW
25
WNW
35
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:42PM1.68m
2:01PM1.24m
00:12AM1.65m
2:49PM1.22m
00:46AM1.61m
3:39PM1.19m
1:26AM1.55m
4:33PM1.17m
2:11AM1.47m
5:28PM1.17m
3:05AM1.38m
6:16PM1.21m
4:10AM1.29m
6:55PM1.27m
Low Tide
7:00AM-0.15m
6:40PM0.94m
7:36AM-0.13m
7:18PM1.00m
8:16AM-0.10m
8:00PM1.04m
9:00AM-0.05m
8:53PM1.07m
9:49AM-0.01m
10:07PM1.06m
10:43AM0.04m
11:31PM1.00m
11:37AM0.08m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:13
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:05
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8:04
8:05
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:09
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Temp °C
11
13
14
13
13
13
11
13
14
12
14
14
11
14
14
11
14
16
14
16
18
9
12
12
11
10
10
9
12
11
10
13
12
8
12
11
7
9
9
8
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.6
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
14
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
161
194
255
697
969
700
669
412
322
211
173
141
339
322
149
87
61
42
179
239
87
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
8
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
WNW
17
0.4
SW
17
0.5
NW
10
0.5
SW
19
0.4
SSW
20
Energy kJ
154
103
452
86
106
166
91
153
169
178
191
169
162
158
14
35
55
101
47
184
152
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
19
0.6
WNW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
18
0.2
S
10
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
12
0.4
WNW
15
0.2
S
11
0.2
WSW
19
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
WNW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.1
S
10
0.5
SW
18
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
Energy kJ
74
240
69
54
50
8
69
8
10
11
72
9
37
9
9
32
51
2
152
23
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
4
0.5
W
5
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
5
1.8
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
2.1
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
6
1.9
WNW
9
3
WNW
8
Energy kJ
9
11
325
64
36
874
739
595
315
101
524
1122
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
3
4
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
3
2
1
2
1
2
1
3
2
Distance (km)
0
74
141
0
87
0
0
32
74
0
32
177
0
54
175
129
175
174
29
0
175
Best forecast wave conditions in Sonoma County
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
3
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
8
7
8
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
6
5
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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