
Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with S 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. 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+) | 11PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a 16-day window for D Street, and I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. There’s no surf worth paddling out for until we get to late in the second week. The first two weeks are basically a write-off for quality waves, so don’t bother checking the cams until mid-August rolls around.
The water at D Street is sitting at a very unusual 76° – that’s a massive 8° warmer than average for this time of year. It feels more like a tropical pool than the ocean. The wind is mostly light and onshore or cross-onshore, but the swell is small, short, and weak, with a combined energy under 300 – that’s feeble. The wave comments are all "poor surf conditions" with scores of 0.
But then, things finally stir to life around the 14th of August. That Friday afternoon, we see the first hint of something: a 4ft swell from the SW with a period of 17 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 737. That’s a moderate-to-strong pulse. It’s still a "marginal" call, and the wind is onshore, but it’s the biggest swell of the window. By Saturday the 15th, we’ve got a 3ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period and energy at 635. The wind is light and onshore, which means it’ll be clean but not lined up perfectly.
These two days – Friday the 14th afternoon and Saturday the 15th – are the only ones that even get a score above zero, scoring a 1 and a 2 respectively. It’s not surf you’d drive across town for, but if you’re desperate, the long-period groundswell (over 15 seconds) will bring some push and shape. At a sandbar break like D Street, that long period can make the waves a little straight, but it also means longer lulls between sets, making it easier to get out back.
The crowds here are listed as “often,” so on those two days, expect company. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so when the swell hits 4ft it’s right at the edge for newbies – still doable, but respect the power.
The rest of the 16 days? Forget it. From August 1 all the way through August 13, it’s a solid two-week gap with zero recommendations. That’s a long blank run. D Street isn’t a wave machine; it needs the right window, and this window is only offering a late-game, half-hearted pulse.
So, the standout is Saturday the 15th of August – that’s your best bet. Friday the 14th afternoon is a close second. Everything else is a skunk.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
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125 | 119 | 89 | 87 | 82 | 80 | 91 | 91 | 115 | 107 | 103 | 128 | 125 | 158 | 111 | 140 | 126 | 292 | 205 | 438 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:19PM1.91m | 12:28PM1.79m | 11:59PM1.72m | 1:00PM1.85m | 00:51AM1.51m | 1:39PM1.90m | 2:08AM1.31m | 2:30PM1.95m | 4:23AM1.20m | 3:37PM2.01m | 6:46AM1.26m | 4:52PM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:26PM0.95m | 5:57AM0.49m | 6:16PM0.93m | 6:22AM0.63m | 7:17PM0.90m | 6:48AM0.78m | 8:37PM0.85m | 7:18AM0.94m | 10:16PM0.74m | 8:03AM1.09m | 11:46PM0.55m | 9:33AM1.20m | 00:52AM0.34m | |||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | SSW 18 |
117 | 69 | 34 | 35 | 50 | 26 | 34 | 19 | 22 | 15 | 11 | 128 | 125 | 158 | 111 | 140 | 108 | 292 | 134 | 438 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 5 | SW 12 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 12 |
36 | 119 | 75 | 73 | 82 | 80 | 82 | 53 | 115 | 107 | 103 | 13 | 34 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 126 | 151 | 205 | 120 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 7 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 9 | SSW 20 | S 12 | SSW 20 | W 4 | W 5 | S 9 | W 15 |
125 | 37 | 89 | 87 | 46 | 23 | 91 | 91 | 35 | 36 | 39 | 30 | 6 | 37 | 25 | 82 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | W 5 | W 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 4 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 46 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 24 | 129 | 129 | 0 |
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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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