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Doran Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Sonoma (10 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Doran Beach surfForecast / CAL – Sonoma / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 26 Apr 2025 PDT
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 Sunday (Apr 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doran Beach in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 04) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 03) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 27th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 3rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 4th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doran Beach over the next 12 days.
Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thu 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 1057 | 913 | 802 | 686 | 566 | 454 | 910 | 422 | 418 | 497 | 372 | 575 | 436 | 183 | 194 | 139 | 155 | 303 | 376 | 936 | 1044 | 1546 | 2357 | 2815 | 2499 | 1344 | 1377 | 1539 | 821 | 632 | 587 | 1346 | 1265 | 1018 | 915 | 2891 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:34PM 1.87 | 11:53AM 1.44 | 11:10PM 1.95 | 12:54PM 1.43 | 11:49PM 1.98 | 1:55PM 1.39 | 12:33AM 1.95 | 2:59PM 1.36 | 1:21AM 1.87 | 4:05PM 1.33 | 2:15AM 1.73 | 5:12PM 1.32 | 3:18AM 1.58 | 6:16PM 1.35 | 4:30AM 1.43 | 7:11PM 1.40 | 5:49AM 1.31 | 7:55PM 1.45 | 7:07AM 1.23 | 8:33PM 1.51 | 8:18AM 1.20 | 9:04PM 1.55 | 9:21AM 1.19 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:24AM -0.28 | 5:12PM 0.52 | 6:12AM -0.41 | 5:57PM 0.67 | 7:02AM -0.47 | 6:45PM 0.80 | 7:54AM -0.45 | 7:40PM 0.91 | 8:50AM -0.36 | 8:44PM 0.98 | 9:50AM -0.25 | 10:04PM 0.99 | 10:55AM -0.13 | 11:32PM 0.93 | 11:59AM -0.03 | 12:51AM 0.81 | 12:59PM 0.06 | 1:56AM 0.64 | 1:50PM 0.16 | 2:50AM 0.47 | 2:33PM 0.27 | 3:35AM 0.30 | 3:12PM 0.39 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thu 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 |
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| Temp. °C | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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