Bodega Bay / Doran Beach
beginner
·beach·Bodega Bay, CABreak
Beach Break
Skill
Beginner
Rating
—
Reviews
0
✓Parking nearby
🏄Beginner friendly
✓Restrooms
Sharks
Rip currents
Rocks
About This Spot
Doran Beach inside Bodega Bay offers gentle beach break waves ideal for beginners. The outer reefs protect the bay from larger swells, so waves are usually small, but occasional NW swells can produce fun, rippable peaks.
Local Etiquette
Respect wildlife and avoid disturbing nesting birds.
Local Knowledge
Insider tips from local surfers
Spot Summary
Break Type
beach
Best Swell
WNW
Best Wind / Tide
NE–SE / 1.5–5 ft
Amenities
Parking
Restrooms
Showers
Hazards
- Rip currents
- Rocks near low tide
- Localism varies by peak
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