Doran Beach surf break

Doran Beach surfForecast / CAL – Sonoma / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 24 Apr 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
13.6° C
(Which is 1.8°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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) 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 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 25th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 30th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 2nd May)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Fri
1
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
1
0
2
3
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
4
4
!
!
4
!
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
8
0.5
S
13
0.6
W
14
0.7
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
1
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
1.1
NW
7
1.8
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.9
NW
10
1.9
NW
8
2.1
WNW
9
3
WNW
8
3
NW
9
2.2
WNW
9
3
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
90
153
263
309
293
342
261
314
180
119
122
383
372
754
445
645
1342
1219
732
1030
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
W
15
WSW
5
W
15
W
20
W
15
NW
5
W
20
WNW
5
N
5
W
20
WNW
10
NNW
10
W
25
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
35
WNW
20
NW
5
WNW
20
WNW
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
6:20AM1.40m
8:16PM1.48m
7:37AM1.34m
8:54PM1.56m
8:46AM1.32m
9:28PM1.63m
9:48AM1.30m
9:58PM1.67m
10:44AM1.29m
10:25PM1.69m
11:36AM1.29m
10:51PM1.70m
12:25PM1.28m
Low Tide
1:09AM0.77m
1:25PM0.00m
2:15AM0.58m
2:17PM0.09m
3:09AM0.39m
3:01PM0.20m
3:56AM0.21m
3:41PM0.32m
4:38AM0.07m
4:18PM0.46m
5:16AM-0.04m
4:54PM0.61m
5:51AM-0.11m
5:29PM0.74m
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:22
6:20
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:15
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7:57
7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
Temp °C
11
12
13
12
13
13
12
12
13
12
15
14
13
14
14
12
14
15
13
14
14
7
9
10
9
10
8
8
10
9
8
14
11
10
11
10
7
11
10
7
12
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
11
0.6
W
14
0.7
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
1
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
1
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
11
1.4
NW
8
1.2
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
16
1
WNW
15
1.1
WNW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.8
WNW
13
1
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
13
Energy kJ
81
47
153
263
100
293
342
261
314
180
111
115
274
171
298
411
487
33
204
297
17
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.8
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
15
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.3
S
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.3
S
12
0.9
WNW
10
0.4
SW
14
0.2
S
11
0.2
WSW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
106
90
89
75
309
49
48
48
48
27
119
22
87
180
25
143
54
9
18
28
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
15
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
NW
8
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
15
0.3
NW
8
0.3
S
11
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.6
WNW
18
0.2
WSW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
116
69
24
58
50
33
34
35
37
11
22
28
64
246
22
54
9
17
9
8
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.6
W
5
0.7
W
8
1.1
NW
8
1
WNW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.8
NW
9
1
WNW
5
1.1
NW
6
1.1
NW
7
1.8
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.9
NW
10
1.9
NW
8
2.1
WNW
9
3
WNW
8
3
NW
9
2.2
WNW
9
3
WNW
8
Energy kJ
154
84
21
64
159
128
93
93
44
77
122
383
372
754
445
645
1342
1219
732
1030
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
4
4
2
2
4
2
Distance (km)
0
32
175
0
0
1126
0
32
175
0
0
177
0
32
177
0
0
177
174
0
175
Best forecast wave conditions in Sonoma County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
7
5
8
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
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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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