Doran Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, or long period W and NW
Wind
N, NW
Surf Height
Chest high-overhead
Tide
High
Doran Beach Surf Guide
Located one mile south of downtown Bodega Bay, Doran is a sheltered, shallow, powerful beachbreak that's usually closed out. It faces south, so NW winds howl offshore here, making it a springtime spot. Doran is popular when the surf is too big everywhere else, but forget about it if the winds are from the S. Beginners are most at home here than at any other spot in the county due to its shallowness and shelter, but Doran can dish up some pounding tubes.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Beginner-Intermediate
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Mellow.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Unless it's north winds and peaky, hardly anybody will be in the water here.
Spot Rating
Poor
Mediocre.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Minimal.
Water Quality
Clean
Mostly clean.
Hazards
A fairly safe spot. Except for an occasional shark.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Bodyboard, Skimming
Access
Exit Highway 1 onto Doran Beach Road.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
March-May
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