D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about the next couple of weeks. It's a mixed bag, and you're gonna need some patience. The early part of the window is pretty flat and sad, but there's a glimmer of hope if you're willing to wait it out. Don't get too excited about the small stuff; we're looking for quality over quantity.

The start of this stretch is a real grind. For the first week and a half, we’re looking at tiny surf, mostly under 3 feet, with a long-period SSW swell. The energy is there, registering moderate numbers, but it’s just not showing up as rideable waves. Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th have some knee-high slop, but the onshore west wind will chop it up. It's not worth getting wet for. The water temp is about average for this time of year, which is something, I guess.

This poor spell just keeps going. From the 17th through the 25th, we’ve got a stubborn run of poor conditions. The swell stays small and weak, and the wind, while light, keeps shifting to a cross-onshore angle, messing up any potential shape. There will be a few mornings with cleaner conditions, but the wave heights are just too small. It’s not until the 26th that we see a slight bump, but it's still marginal.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. On Thursday the 28th of August, the surf finally wakes up. We’ve got a proper pulse of SSW swell pushing in, around 8 feet, with a solid 13-second period. The energy jumps way up. The morning is still a bit messy, but by the afternoon, magic happens. The wind drops to almost nothing, going glassy out of the northwest. This is the standout of the entire period. The waves will be pushing double-overhead plus, so this is not one for the beginners. This is for the experienced crew who can handle some size and power. This will be the day to make a call.

After that peak, the swell backs off a bit into the 29th, dropping to a still-fun 5-6 feet. The period shortens, but it should still offer some decent waves.

Bottom line: the first two weeks are mostly a write-off. Save your energy, get your gear ready, and circle Thursday afternoon, the 28th of August, on the calendar. That’s your window.

Rusty, out.

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