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Doran Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Sonoma (10 breaks) / California (403 breaks) / USA (1296 breaks) / Lat Long: (38.31° N 123.03° W)
Doran Beach Surf Forecast / CAL – Sonoma / USA
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Continuing clean conditions at Doran Beach (calm at Occidental 10 km from Doran Beach).
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 Friday (Aug 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s 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 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 20th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doran Beach over the next 12 days.
Fri 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wed 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 773 | 485 | 238 | 409 | 390 | 183 | 92 | 118 | 159 | 553 | 273 | 516 | 366 | 448 | 371 | 299 | 291 | 346 | 352 | 300 | 225 | 220 | 486 | 266 | 295 | 402 | 287 | 339 | 532 | 229 | 217 | 244 | 198 | 178 | 133 | 119 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:28PM 1.66 | 8:12AM 1.17 | 6:22PM 1.64 | 9:20AM 1.25 | 7:18PM 1.65 | 10:09AM 1.32 | 8:12PM 1.68 | 10:48AM 1.37 | 9:01PM 1.72 | 11:20AM 1.40 | 9:45PM 1.76 | 11:49AM 1.43 | 10:26PM 1.78 | 12:15PM 1.46 | 11:05PM 1.78 | 12:40PM 1.49 | 11:44PM 1.74 | 1:05PM 1.53 | 12:25AM 1.66 | 1:30PM 1.58 | 1:08AM 1.56 | 1:58PM 1.62 | 1:58AM 1.43 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:13AM 0.28 | 12:37PM 0.99 | 2:15AM 0.21 | 1:46PM 1.03 | 3:07AM 0.14 | 2:46PM 1.02 | 3:52AM 0.08 | 3:35PM 0.98 | 4:30AM 0.04 | 4:17PM 0.93 | 5:04AM 0.01 | 4:54PM 0.87 | 5:35AM 0.01 | 5:30PM 0.81 | 6:04AM 0.02 | 6:04PM 0.74 | 6:32AM 0.08 | 6:41PM 0.66 | 7:01AM 0.16 | 7:21PM 0.57 | 7:32AM 0.28 | 8:06PM 0.48 | 8:04AM 0.44 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Bodega Harbor entrance, California which is 2 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Doran Beach.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wed 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summary | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 18 |
| Low °C | 20 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 17 |
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 |
| Sunset | 8:00 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
