Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, S swell with 1,977 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what D Street is cooking up for the next couple of weeks.
First thing you’re gonna notice is that the water is sitting at 75°, which is about 7° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a wild anomaly – you’re not going to need much of a wetsuit at all, if any.
Honestly, the outlook starts off pretty flat and messy. From Friday the 24th right through to Thursday the 30th of July, we’ve got small, weak swell with that light cross-onshore wind and combined wave energy ranging from just 664 up to a moderate 1220. The swell is small, mostly around 2ft to 3ft, and coming from the SSW or SW with a long period of 21 to 24 seconds. That long period groundswell can be a bit tricky on a beach break, tending to close out or be too straight, and with the wind constantly cross-on, it’s not offering much to get excited about. It’s marginal at best, and for a beginner spot like this, it’s not looking worth the paddle.
Now, things get more interesting heading into Friday the 31st of July and Saturday the 1st of August. Friday morning sees the swell jump to 7ft from the S, with the wind switching to onshore but light. The combined energy rockets to 1642, and by the afternoon it hits 1991 – that’s strong energy. The period drops to 14 seconds, which means a more powerful and punchy wave. This is the standout of the whole window. However, with a swell over 7ft, this is getting into expert territory. It’s too big for beginners for sure, and even intermediate surfers will want to be careful. The onshore wind isn’t ideal, but the size and energy are undeniable. For the experienced crew, Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st at D Street are where the juice is.
After that pulse, it’s a long, slow fade. From Sunday the 2nd of August right through to Saturday the 8th of August, wave energy drops way down from 370 to as low as 99. The swell shrinks to 2ft to 2ft, period gets short, and the wind stays cross-on or onshore. It’s “poor surf conditions” for this whole stretch – there’s really nothing here to chase. It’s a solid week of flatness, so don’t plan your day around it.
So, bottom line: if you’re an experienced surfer, keep your eyes on Friday the 31st of July and Saturday the 1st of August. That’s the only real swell event in the forecast. The rest is waiting and watching.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | S 16 | S 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 368 | 799 | 799 | 628 | 1100 | 863 | 735 | 799 | 1056 | 1153 | 780 | 1133 | 919 | 926 | 612 | 724 | 604 | 485 | 520 | 1847 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:30PM2.00m | 9:02AM1.44m | 7:14PM2.07m | 9:28AM1.49m | 7:53PM2.15m | 9:53AM1.52m | 8:29PM2.22m | 10:18AM1.56m | 9:04PM2.25m | 10:43AM1.59m | 9:37PM2.24m | 11:08AM1.64m | 10:10PM2.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:10AM0.40m | 12:56PM1.23m | 2:45AM0.31m | 1:39PM1.18m | 3:16AM0.24m | 2:17PM1.12m | 3:47AM0.20m | 2:52PM1.07m | 4:15AM0.19m | 3:28PM1.02m | 4:43AM0.21m | 4:04PM0.99m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 15 |
| kJ | 217 | 799 | 799 | 628 | 1100 | 863 | 735 | 799 | 1056 | 1153 | 780 | 1133 | 919 | 926 | 612 | 724 | 604 | 485 | 366 | 1847 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SSW 11 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSW 15 | S 16 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 79 | 135 | 45 | 43 | 35 | 62 | 49 | 36 | 96 | 72 | 49 | 86 | 68 | 52 | 70 | 231 | 456 | 439 | 520 | 138 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 24 | W 6 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SW 11 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SW 12 | S 10 | S 19 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | W 8 | W 7 | S 18 | SSW 15 | W 7 |
| kJ | 368 | 41 | 80 | 48 | 99 | 50 | 18 | 31 | 15 | 8 | 34 | 8 | 188 | 46 | 179 | 55 | 35 | 152 | 334 | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 0 | 129 | 47 | 0 | 113 | 191 | 24 | 24 | 94 | 14 | 24 | 191 | 24 | 94 | 24 | 14 | 113 | 47 | 0 |
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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).
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