
Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with 904 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for D Street this week:
The surf forecast for D Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at D Street in the next 16 days are 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the stretch ahead.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this isn’t a classic run for D Street. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but the surf is pretty marginal for most of it. There’s a bit of a gap at the start with no real action to get excited about, and the quality is mostly poor or just borderline. The swell sticks mainly from the SSW, but the winds are a constant problem, often cross-onshore, which will keep things messy.
The best bet in the whole period is Monday morning, the 6th of July. The swells are small, around 3 ft, but they’re coming from the SSW with a long period of 16 seconds, giving them some real push for their size. The combined energy is moderate (529). The water here is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 69°F, with an anomaly of 3°F above average. The wind is offshore from the W at 9 mph, which should make for a clean, glassy surface. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but with those offshore conditions and a long-period groundswell, it’ll be a fun little wave for anyone who can get out there. It’s exposed, so it’ll pick up that energy, and while it’s fairly consistent, expect crowds to be often – it’s a good spot, so people know.
Monday afternoon on the 6th holds up similar, with 2 ft of SSW swell at a very long 20-second period, and the energy bumps up (741). The wind stays offshore from the W, so the afternoon session could be a sneaky good one. After that, Tuesday the 7th is still in the mix with 3 ft SSW swell and 18-second periods, but the wind swings to a cross-onshore WSW, making it choppier. The energy is strong (857), but the conditions are just not clean.
From Wednesday the 8th through to the 12th, we’ve got consistent small swell (3 ft to 4 ft) with periods dropping to 14-16 seconds, but the wind is almost always cross-onshore or onshore, making for a lumpy, uninviting surface. The energy values are moderate, but the surf quality is rated as marginal or poor. Friday the 10th sees a moderate cross-shore wind that’ll chop it up even more.
After the 12th, the swell really drops off. From the 13th to the 15th, we’re looking at tiny 1 ft to 2 ft swells, with very low energy (207 to 412). There’s a brief uptick on the 16th of July, with a 4 ft swell from the W, but the period is a short 8 seconds, meaning it’ll be weak and crumbly, and the wind is onshore or cross-shore. The 17th and 18th have a few swells in the 1 ft to 3 ft range, but the 18th is a write-off with a strong NW wind at 12 mph making it choppy and ugly.
The final couple of days, the 19th and 20th of July, are more of the same: small SW swell, cross-onshore winds, and poor conditions. Honestly, there’s nothing that jumps out as a standout after the 6th and 7th. It’s a long, flat, and windy stretch, so if you’re a surfer, you’re better off eyeing that Monday morning on the 6th and getting your fix then.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
273 | 587 | 326 | 339 | 485 | 659 | 491 | 768 | 659 | 651 | 675 | 545 | 481 | 475 | 358 | 405 | 405 | 422 | 372 | 361 | 316 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:11PM1.67m | 1:03AM1.62m | 2:49PM1.76m | 2:15AM1.43m | 3:33PM1.87m | 4:01AM1.29m | 4:22PM1.99m | 5:58AM1.27m | 5:16PM2.13m | 7:26AM1.34m | 6:12PM2.28m | 8:28AM1.44m | 7:06PM2.42m | 9:17AM1.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:40PM1.15m | 7:48AM0.66m | 9:06PM1.06m | 8:25AM0.79m | 10:37PM0.89m | 9:12AM0.93m | 11:54PM0.66m | 10:13AM1.04m | 00:56AM0.42m | 11:24AM1.11m | 1:50AM0.19m | 12:32PM1.12m | 2:39AM0.01m | 1:34PM1.09m | |||||||
— | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | |
8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | 8:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
273 | 587 | 326 | 322 | 64 | 659 | 79 | 147 | 168 | 651 | 675 | 177 | 481 | 475 | 358 | 405 | 405 | 422 | 372 | 361 | 316 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 16 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | S 15 |
116 | 16 | 23 | 339 | 392 | 77 | 491 | 768 | 659 | 115 | 120 | 545 | 194 | 113 | 103 | 78 | 42 | 22 | 19 | 12 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 12 | S 19 | — | — | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 21 | — | S 19 | S 20 | S 18 | W 6 |
54 | 181 | 180 | 47 | 485 | 121 | 220 | 13 | 118 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | — | 30 | 7 | 55 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | — | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 30 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 46 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 113 | 24 | 14 | 129 | 94 | 24 | 94 | 94 | 0 | 129 |
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Information about the D Street Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for D Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at D Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our D Street 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 (D Street) 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 D Street 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.
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