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    FIELD GUIDE · DANA POINT

    Doheny State Beach

    Dana Point, CA

    Doheny State Beach Surf Forecast for Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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    Latest forecast for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
    Surf
    0-1 ft
    Best window
    3:30 PM–6:00 PM
    Primary swell
    1.6 ft @ 13s SSW
    Wind
    5 mph SW onshore
    Tide
    3.3ft falling next low
    Confidence
    40/100
    Sources & forecast details
    Secondary swell
    1.3 ft @ 9s W

    Valid Tue 5:00 PM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Tue 9:01 AM · Computed Tue 11:34 AM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS

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    Doheny State Beach Hourly Surf Forecast

    Latest daily forecast · Tue, Sep 15 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.

    Doheny State Beach today hourly surf forecast with surf height, the Quiver call, swell, wind, tide, and confidence.
    TimeSurfQuiver callSign inSwellWindTideConfidence
    2:00 AM1.8 ft—2 ft @ 14s SSW (1.2 ft @ 11s SSW)8 mph SSE2.4 ft · Falling99%
    5:00 AM0.9 ft—2 ft @ 9s W (1.2 ft @ 11s SSW)7 mph SSE2 ft · Rising100%
    8:00 AM0.9 ft—2 ft @ 10s W (1.2 ft @ 8s W)7 mph S3.7 ft · Rising100%
    11:00 AM0.9 ft—2 ft @ 10s W (1.2 ft @ 7s W)6 mph S5 ft · Falling99%
    2:00 PM1 ft—1.5 ft @ 14s SSW (1.3 ft @ 8s W)8 mph SSW3.3 ft · Falling40%
    5:00 PM1 ft—1.6 ft @ 13s SSW (1.3 ft @ 9s W)5 mph SW1.6 ft · Falling40%
    8:00 PM1.2 ft—1.6 ft @ 13s S (1.3 ft @ 10s S)5 mph S1.8 ft · Rising40%
    11:00 PM1.1 ft—1.7 ft @ 15s S (1.3 ft @ 8s S)5 mph S2.9 ft · Rising88%

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    About this spot · ratings & ideal conditions
    BEGINNER
    BEACH BREAK
    4.0
    RATING
    13
    REVIEWS

    Doheny is the clearest South OC beginner profile: slow rolling waves, state-beach logistics, and a long lesson tradition when the surf is small.

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    DOHENY STATE BEACH
    DANA POINT, CA
    Map showing Doheny State Beach at its actual locationDana Point, CA
    Quiver · Field Guide · Dana Point, CAUpdated SEP 15, 2026QUIVER //

    Selected day: 2026-09-15 · America/Los_Angeles

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