D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you: the surf window for D Street (D-Street) is looking pretty flat and uninspiring for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead, so don’t get your hopes up for any epic sessions.

The first real bit of action is a faint pulse on Thursday morning, August 27th. We’re looking at a small 4 ft swell from the S, with a period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is weak (545), so it’s not going to be packing much punch. The wind is light and cross-onshore, which means the surface will be a bit bumpy. The water temperature is a very unusual 74 °F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. Honestly, it’s a marginal setup at best, and the tide might cause issues.

Things actually get worse from there. Friday and Saturday, August 28th and 29th, see the swell drop even smaller, with winds that stay cross-onshore and choppy. The energy is weak, and the scores are poor. We do see a little uptick in swell size late on Sunday, August 30th, but the quality remains poor, with gentle cross-onshore winds.

We then hit a real lull from Monday, September 1st, through the middle of the week. The swell is tiny, often under 3 ft, with very short periods (10-11 seconds). The wind does turn offshore, but it’s not enough to save the day. The combined energy barely breaks 300 in some spots, which is basically nothing. It’s a pretty blank run for most of the first week.

The only flicker of something slightly better shows up on Thursday, September 3rd. The morning brings a 5 ft swell from the SSW, with a 12-second period, and light offshore winds. The combined energy jumps to 948 – still moderate, but the best we’ve seen. The waves should be a bit cleaner with that offshore flow, but it’s still a marginal forecast. Thursday afternoon drops off quickly.

The second week from September 4th to the 11th is poor. The swell stays small, usually between 2 ft and 4 ft, with periods that are all over the place. The wind is often offshore, but the wave quality is consistently rated as poor or marginal. The combined energy is weak, ranging from 400 to 500. Thursday morning, September 10th, has a 3 ft swell from the SW with a 15-second period and offshore winds, but the energy is still weak and the conditions are poor. It’s a tough outlook.

So, to sum it up: there’s really nothing standout here. The best bet is probably Thursday morning, September 3rd, with that 5 ft swell and offshore wind, but even that is a marginal call. For the rest of the 16 days, you’re mostly looking at small, weak, and often bumpy surf. It’s a quiet period, and the forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a hard pass.

Rusty.

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