Doheney State Beach

Dana Point, California

SELECT DAY

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8:00 AM America/Denver
Surf Quality:
FAIR

Current Conditions

FAIR
Fair conditions - still worth a paddle. Small 1.8ft waves with mixed swell with glassy conditions Note: winds from N would be better.

🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
3
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
1.8
ft
🌊
Swell Height
1.8ft
🌊
Swell Period
6s
💨
Wind Speed
3kt
🌡️
Air Temp
15°C
💨
Wind Gusts
3kt
🌧️
Precipitation
0mm
🌊
Secondary Swell
1.3ft @ 12s

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📍 Local Knowledge

Doheney State Beach in Orange County is an exposed right-hand reef break with reasonably consistent surf year-round. It performs best with groundswells from the south-southwest and offshore winds from the north. The break works well at all tide stages, with summer—particularly September—offering the most consistent clean conditions. Crowds are common when the surf is up, and surfers should be cautious of rocks and pollution in the area.

Best Swell: S
Bottom: Reef

Ideal Conditions

Swell: SSW
Wind: N

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