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Doran Beach Surf Forecast
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Doran Beach surf Forecast / CAL – Sonoma / USA
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Doran Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Doran Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doran Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 20) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 18th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 21st Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 21st Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doran Beach over the next 12 days.
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Mon 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 714 | 326 | 322 | 279 | 272 | 272 | 180 | 201 | 207 | 303 | 507 | 908 | 1088 | 799 | 711 | 595 | 632 | 502 | 209 | 242 | 475 | 1136 | 617 | 452 | 288 | 197 | 309 | 244 | 385 | 1109 | 864 | 418 | 331 | 257 | 209 | 688 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | cross | cross | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:00PM 1.40 | 7:55AM 1.33 | 9:31PM 1.44 | 8:54AM 1.33 | 9:56PM 1.49 | 9:46AM 1.33 | 10:19PM 1.54 | 10:34AM 1.31 | 10:40PM 1.58 | 11:20AM 1.30 | 11:01PM 1.62 | 12:05PM 1.28 | 11:25PM 1.65 | 12:51PM 1.25 | 11:50PM 1.66 | 1:39PM 1.22 | 12:19AM 1.66 | 2:32PM 1.19 | 12:53AM 1.65 | 3:31PM 1.16 | 1:33AM 1.61 | 4:38PM 1.15 | 2:23AM 1.57 | 5:45PM 1.18 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:41AM 0.72 | 2:50PM 0.18 | 3:27AM 0.57 | 3:28PM 0.23 | 4:07AM 0.42 | 4:01PM 0.31 | 4:42AM 0.28 | 4:31PM 0.40 | 5:16AM 0.15 | 5:00PM 0.50 | 5:47AM 0.04 | 5:29PM 0.61 | 6:19AM -0.06 | 5:58PM 0.73 | 6:52AM -0.13 | 6:29PM 0.83 | 7:30AM -0.18 | 7:02PM 0.92 | 8:13AM -0.19 | 7:41PM 1.00 | 9:02AM -0.18 | 8:34PM 1.06 | 9:59AM -0.15 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Mon 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 4 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Doran Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Doran Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Doran Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Doran Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Doran Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Doran Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Doran Beach is 29 km (18 miles) from the city of Rohnert Park. If you plan a vacation in Sonoma County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rohnert Park. Rohnert Park has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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