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Doheny State Beach is a beach break in Dana Point, CA suited for beginner surfers. It picks up swells from S to W (180°-270°). Best surfed at 2-4ft. Hazards include rip currents, pollution. Expect crowded crowds. Offshore winds come from NE (45°). Doheny State Beach offers Orange County's second-easiest learning wave after San O' Dogpatch, rated 4/10 overall but 6/10 for beginners. offers Orange County's second-easiest learning wave
Mellow vibe—respect others and share the peaks.
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offers Orange County's second-easiest learning wave