Doheny State Beach
2.7ft·beginner
Dana Point, CA
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Dana Point, CA
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Valid Fri 7:00 AM America/Los_Angeles · Source updated Thu 11:51 PM · Computed Fri 1:46 AM · CDIP, NOAA NWS, NOAA COOPS, Open-Meteo, NOAA CO-OPS
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Latest daily forecast · Fri, Nov 13 · America/Los_Angeles. Separate from the selected day above.
| Time | Surf | Quiver call | Swell | Wind | Tide | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 AM | 2.5 ft | — | 2.8 ft @ 14s SSW (1.9 ft @ 13s WNW) | 2 mph NE | 3.1 ft · Falling | 99% |
| 4:00 AM | 3.2 ft | — | 2.2 ft @ 9s W (2 ft @ 13s WNW) | 4 mph NNE | 3 ft · Rising | 92% |
| 7:00 AM | 3.4 ft | Best window | 2.3 ft @ 9s W (2 ft @ 13s W) | 5 mph SE | 4.1 ft · Rising | 91% |
| 10:00 AM | 3.6 ft | — | 2.3 ft @ 10s W (2 ft @ 13s W) | 5 mph S | 5 ft · Falling | 40% |
| 1:00 PM | 3.5 ft | — | 2.3 ft @ 10s W (1.7 ft @ 13s WNW) | 10 mph SW | 3.3 ft · Falling | 40% |
| 4:00 PM | 3.7 ft | — | 2.2 ft @ 12s S (1.6 ft @ 13s W) | 10 mph W | 1.5 ft · Falling | 86% |
| 7:00 PM | 3.5 ft | — | 2.6 ft @ 11s W (2.1 ft @ 12s S) | 10 mph W | 0.8 ft · Rising | 85% |
| 10:00 PM | 3.8 ft | — | 3 ft @ 10s W (2.4 ft @ 13s S) | 10 mph W | 2 ft · Rising | 83% |
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: 2026-11-13 · America/Los_Angeles
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