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.

70°F water · 72°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind 0 to 5 mph.

Weather

72°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

70°F water — swimmable, refreshing

79 /100

great

78 Swim

78 Sunbathe

83 Walk

73 Fish

80 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.7 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.

NOAA station 9410170 · Observed 4.24 ft · Predicted 3.53 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

72°F

Partly Sunny

Wind

0 to 10 mph

Rain

Today

Tomorrow

73°F

Mostly Sunny

Water

Water Temp

70°F

Refreshing

Next High Tide

8:09 PM

7.4 ft · in 4.9h

Wave Height

2.6 ft

13s · S swell

Water Quality

Clean

10 cfu/100mL · Fecal Coliform

USGS · sampled 6mo ago

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

8:49 AM

Sunset

11:02 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
2:48 AM	Low	-1.2 ft
9:16 AM	High	3.9 ft
1:44 PM	Low	2.3 ft
8:09 PM	High	7.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:34 AM	Low	-1.6 ft
9:59 AM	High	4.2 ft
2:40 PM	Low	2.1 ft
8:59 PM	High	7.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:17 AM	Low	-1.7 ft
10:40 AM	High	4.4 ft
3:32 PM	Low	1.9 ft
9:47 PM	High	7.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:59 AM	Low	-1.6 ft
11:21 AM	High	4.6 ft
4:24 PM	Low	1.8 ft
10:34 PM	High	7.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:39 AM	Low	-1.3 ft
12:03 PM	High	4.8 ft
5:16 PM	Low	1.7 ft
11:21 PM	High	6.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
6:18 AM	Low	-0.8 ft
12:45 PM	High	4.9 ft
6:12 PM	Low	1.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:10 AM	High	5.8 ft
6:55 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
1:28 PM	High	5.0 ft
7:13 PM	Low	1.9 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 9410170, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 12

72°

Partly Sunny

Mon Jul 13

73°

Mostly Sunny

Tue Jul 14

74°

Mostly Sunny

Wed Jul 15

79°

Mostly Sunny

Thu Jul 16

77°

Mostly Sunny

14%

Fri Jul 17

76°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

16%

Sat Jul 18

77°

Slight Chance Rain Showers

15%

What to Bring Today

recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps

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.

Minor

8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Major

12:50 AM - 2:50 AM

Minor

6:10 AM - 7:10 AM

Major

1:20 PM - 3:20 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

lifeguardscampgroundrestroomsshowerssnack barvolleyballpicnic area

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Doheny State Beach today?

Doheny State Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

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.