Doheny Beach
2ft·beginner
Dana Point, CA
86
Dana Point, CA
Selected comparison window: Tue, Sep 8 · 8:00 AM · America/Los_Angeles
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Explore forecastValid Fri 5:00 PM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Fri 2:50 AM · Computed Fri 6:20 AM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS
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Latest daily forecast · Fri, Oct 23 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver call | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 AM | 2.7 ft | — | 3 ft @ 15s SSW (1.7 ft WSW) | 5 mph SSE | 1.1 ft · Rising | 100% |
| 5:00 AM | 2.7 ft | — | 3 ft @ 15s SSW (1.7 ft WSW) | 5 mph ESE | 3.3 ft · Rising | 99% |
| 8:00 AM | 2.7 ft | — | 2.7 ft @ 12s S (1.8 ft @ 5s WSW) | 3 mph SE | 5.1 ft · Falling | 92% |
| 11:00 AM | 2.6 ft | — | 2.7 ft @ 12s S (1.9 ft @ 5s W) | 5 mph S | 2.9 ft · Falling | 91% |
| 2:00 PM | 2.5 ft | — | 2.6 ft @ 12s S (1.9 ft @ 5s W) | 5 mph SW | 0.7 ft · Rising | 89% |
| 5:00 PM | 2.7 ft | Best window | 2.6 ft @ 12s S (1.9 ft @ 5s W) | 10 mph W | 2.7 ft · Rising | 88% |
| 8:00 PM | 2.5 ft | — | 2.5 ft @ 13s S (2 ft @ 5s W) | 5 mph NW | 4.7 ft · Falling | 86% |
| 11:00 PM | 2 ft | — | 2.6 ft @ 7s W (2.2 ft @ 10s S) | 5 mph NE | 2.7 ft · Falling | 85% |
Doheny is the clearest South OC beginner profile: slow rolling waves, state-beach logistics, and a long lesson tradition when the surf is small.
Selected day: 2026-09-08 · America/Los_Angeles
