Doheny Beach Current Conditions Summary
Doheny Beach in Dana Point, CA is a beach break, best suited for beginner surfers. Current conditions: 1.3 ft waves, w 2–7 mph (onshore), falling → low. Small for this break but conditions look fun — 1.3 ft with manageable wind. **Doheny State Beach** offers Orange County's second-easiest learning wave after San O' Dogpatch, rated 4/10 overall but 6/10 for beginners. One of OC's easiest waves—soft shoulders peel over cobblestone bottom after slipping past the harbor jetty. Three breaks: Boneyards, Second Spot, and Rivermouth. Longboard paradise. Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.
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Optimal Surf Conditions for Doheny Beach
NE
E–WNW
2–4 ft
NW-W swell in winter for the biggest days, but any S-SW swell produces rideable waves. Light offshore winds from the E. Higher tide softens the cobblestone entry.
One of OC's easiest waves—soft shoulders peel over cobblestone bottom after slipping past the harbor jetty. Three breaks: Boneyards, Second Spot, and Rivermouth. Longboard paradise.
Packed on weekends with surf camps, families, and beginners. Weekday mornings are your best window.
