Doran Beach 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.