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At Doheny, the surf is holding around 2 to 2.5 feet with a solid 14-second period swell coming from the SSW, delivering well-formed, punchy waves. The tide is dropping near 2.8 feet, which still supports good wave shape this afternoon and early evening before heading toward a low tide around 1.4 feet past midnight. Winds are light and coming from the southwest at 5 mph, creating smooth surface conditions, and water temperature sits pleasantly at about 67°F.
Quick Conditions Snapshot
2.3 ft SSW swell at 14 sec period, light SW winds at 5 mph, dropping tide near 2.8 ft, 67°F water, 70°F air.
Mostly Sunny, 70°F • Wind SW 5 mph
Surf conditions at Doheny are very good with manageable swell size and period, light winds promoting clean waves, and a dropping tide that maintains good wave quality into the evening. Water temperature is comfortable for most wetsuits or boardshorts. Expect smooth, well-shaped waves suitable for intermediate riders today.
Swell Score: A swell score of 8.3/10 reflects very small size and limited swell energy.
Swell Detail: Close to 2.3 ft with an interval of 14 seconds with Weak engery (~220 kJ).
Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the SSW (203°) | Within acceptable direction window.
Tide Score: A tide score of 8.2/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.
Tide Height: The tide is falling around 2.76 ft, which sits within the preferred mid-tide range for this reef break.
Tide Trend: ↘ Peaking: Tide quality may slowly decline but remains good.
Next Tide: Low at 5:20 PM (1.4 ft)
Wind Score: A wind score of 5.0/10 indicates mostly favorable winds, with generally clean conditions and only slight chop on the surface.
Wind Direction & Speed: SW @ 5 mph
Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.
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