Bodega Bay / Doran Beach Current Conditions Summary
Bodega Bay / Doran Beach in Bodega Bay, CA is a beach break, best suited for beginner surfers. Current conditions: 2.6 ft waves, ssw 5 mph (cross-shore), rising. Size is there, but cross-shore wind affects quality. Doran Beach inside Bodega Bay offers gentle beach break waves ideal for beginners. Look for small sandbars along the beach; on bigger days, peaks form near the jetty. 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 Bodega Bay / Doran Beach
Best Wind
NE–SE
Best Swell
ENE–SW
Preferred Tide
1.5–5 ft
Best Months
January, February, September, October, November, and December
High tide, light E winds, 2-4 ft NW swell
Wave Tips
Look for small sandbars along the beach; on bigger days, peaks form near the jetty.
Crowd Tips
Rarely crowded outside of summer; surfers often have peaks to themselves.
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