69°
Mostly Sunny
0%
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Orange County, CA · Pacific Ocean
Doheny State Beach
25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629
California's first state beach (1931) — a mile of sand at Dana Point Harbor with a beachfront campground, the gentle Doheny surf break (mentioned in the Beach Boys' "Surfin' Safari"), and family-friendly summer concerts at the Doheny Blues Festival.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
69°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 0 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind 0 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 69°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
75 /100
great
76 Swim
70 Sunbathe
80 Walk
69 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.6 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
69°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind
0 to 10 mph
W
Rain
0%
Today
Tomorrow
69°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
7:04 PM
5.8 ft · in 4.3h
Wave Height
3.3 ft
15s · SSW swell
Water Quality
Clean
10 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
8:42 AM
Sunset
11:04 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:54 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 8:09 AM | High | 3.3 ft |
| 12:26 PM | Low | 2.4 ft |
| 7:04 PM | High | 5.8 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
69°
Mostly Sunny
1%
74
69°
Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy
7%
67
68°
Partly Sunny
3%
74
68°
Mostly Sunny
1%
74
69°
Mostly Sunny
1%
74
69°
Mostly Sunny
0%
74
What to Bring Today
Nothing unusual - conditions are unremarkable today.
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
11:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Minor
4:50 AM - 5:50 AM
Major
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Minor
7:20 PM - 8:20 PM
Beach Info
Parking
State park lot, paid daily.
Dogs
Dogs allowed leashed in the campground and on the bike path. Prohibited on the beach.
Entry Fee
State beach parking $15/day; camping $40-90/night.
Address
25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Doheny State Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Doheny State Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Doheny State Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed leashed in the campground and on the bike path. Prohibited on the beach.
Is there an entry fee at Doheny State Beach?
State beach parking $15/day; camping $40-90/night.
Are there lifeguards at Doheny State Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Doheny State Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Doheny State Beach?
Amenities at Doheny State Beach include lifeguards, campground, restrooms, showers, snack bar, volleyball, picnic area.
When is the water warmest at Doheny State Beach?
The Pacific is cold. Southern California (San Diego to Santa Barbara) peaks in August at 65-72°F. Central and Northern California stay in the upper 50s to low 60s year-round. Oregon and Washington rarely exceed 60°F. Wetsuits are common.
Where is Doheny State Beach located?
Doheny State Beach is in Orange County, CA, at 25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629.
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Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS