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Doheney Beach Surf Forecast
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Doheney Beach surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Monday 23 Dec 2024 PST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Doheney Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 23) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 25s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doheney Beach in the next 12 days are 2.4m 21s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 7ft (2.2m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 24th Dec) | 8ft (2.4m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 12 days.
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 1293 | 1046 | 4700 | 3133 | 1852 | 1201 | 839 | 1589 | 1225 | 577 | 453 | 236 | 527 | 589 | 551 | 507 | 630 | 1245 | 772 | 618 | 333 | 280 | 201 | 1720 | 1066 | 1005 | 546 | 289 | 177 | 67 | 62 | 40 | 40 | 113 | 102 | 89 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross | glass | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | glass | off | glass | cross | glass | on | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:52PM 1.30 | 4:32AM 1.85 | 5:29PM 1.29 | 5:04AM 1.93 | 6:41PM 1.34 | 5:36AM 2.02 | 7:34PM 1.39 | 6:09AM 2.11 | 8:16PM 1.44 | 6:44AM 2.20 | 8:53PM 1.47 | 7:19AM 2.29 | 9:28PM 1.49 | 7:56AM 2.35 | 10:03PM 1.50 | 8:33AM 2.38 | 10:39PM 1.51 | 9:12AM 2.37 | 11:17PM 1.54 | 9:52AM 2.29 | 11:57PM 1.59 | 10:36AM 2.14 | 12:39AM 1.66 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:50AM 1.02 | 9:24PM 0.92 | 11:46AM 0.83 | 10:10PM 1.02 | 12:28PM 0.65 | 10:56PM 1.10 | 1:04PM 0.48 | 11:39PM 1.14 | 1:39PM 0.34 | 12:20AM 1.16 | 2:13PM 0.22 | 12:58AM 1.16 | 2:49PM 0.13 | 1:34AM 1.15 | 3:25PM 0.08 | 2:12AM 1.13 | 4:01PM 0.06 | 2:52AM 1.12 | 4:38PM 0.08 | 3:38AM 1.12 | 5:15PM 0.14 | 4:31AM 1.13 | 5:53PM 0.25 | |||||||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 4:47 | - | - | 4:47 | - | - | 4:49 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:51 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:53 | - | - | 4:54 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the W by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Doheney Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Doheney Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Doheney Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Doheney 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 (Doheney 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 Doheney 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.
Doheney Beach is 2 km (1 miles) from Dana Point. If you plan a vacation in Orange County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dana Point. Dana Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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