United States · California
Doheny State Beach
Dana Point · beach break
About
The birthplace of California surf schools — mellow, family-friendly.
Beginners
Ideal first-time-surfer spot with plenty of instructors.
Intermediate
Best on a small south swell; can go flat in winter.
Today's forecast
Hour by hour
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Weather · open-meteo-weather
Tide data via noaa· station San Clemente (7.9 km away)
Tide extremes (estimated)
High · 01:08
Low · 08:48
High · 15:13
Low · 19:32
Safety at a glance
Very safe in most conditions.
Rip risk
low
Rocks/reef
low
Shore break
low
Tidal cut-off
low
Lifeguard cover: Seasonal RNLI cover in peak months
Recent community reports
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Water quality
No matched bathing water for this area. An admin can attach one from the surf-area editor.
Conditions preferences
Preferred swell: S, SW
Preferred wind: N, NE
Poor wind: S
Preferred tide: mid
Typical water temp: 17 °C
Local businesses
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