Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 932 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s 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 (Aug 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. 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+) | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for D Street.
We’re in a bit of a flat spell to start, and honestly, the outlook is pretty marginal. The first few days are a tough watch – the swell is small, period is long but the energy is weak, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, keeping things choppy and uninviting. You’ll see a few 4 ft to 4 ft pulses from the SSW with a long 16-second period, but the combined energy is only around 731 to 845, which is weak, and the quality is just not there. It’s a sandbar, so this long-period groundswell can be a bit tricky – it tends to straighten out and close out here. The wind is a gentle breeze from the WSW or W, but it’s onshore, so don’t expect any grooming.
Through the end of August and into September, the pattern doesn’t improve much. The swell stays small, dropping to 3 ft and then 3 ft, with periods shortening to 11-14 seconds, and the energy drops to 400-500 range. That’s really weak. The wind is cross-onshore or onshore most of the time, with a light breeze, but the wave state is often described as “fairly choppy.” It’s a beginner break, but even for learners, this is a tough go.
There’s a gap of several days with no real standouts, but by Monday the 7th of September, we see a bit of a pulse. The swell picks up to 5 ft SSW on the morning, with a period of 14 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 1377 – that’s moderate energy. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s still a little messy, but it’s the best looking window in the whole forecast. The afternoon sees 6 ft from the S with a 13-second period, and energy hitting 1527. That’s the pick of the week, but it’s still only a marginal call – the wind is cross-onshore, and the long period can make the sandbar break a bit flat and straight.
Then Tuesday the 8th brings a bigger swell – 8 ft from the SSW with a short 11-second period, and energy booms to 1615. That’s moderate to strong energy, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the south at 25 km/h, which will put a chop on it. That’s getting into expert-only territory, and with the short period and cross-shore wind, it’s going to be a messy, lumpy ocean. Not really a paddle-surfing day – more of a kite or windsurf setup here.
After that, the swell drops off quickly into the second week. By the 9th of September, we’re back to tiny 2 ft swell with a long 16-second period, but the energy is down to 456, and the wind is light but onshore. That continues through to the 13th, with swell fading to 2 ft by the 13th, energy down to 268, and the wind light onshore. It’s a real blank run for the second week.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit surprises.
Overall, the only window that’s worth a look is the 7th of September morning and afternoon – that’s the best you’ll get, but it’s still only a marginal shout. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off for any decent surf. Keep your expectations low and maybe save the gas.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 |
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932 | 667 | 733 | 749 | 530 | 472 | 321 | 321 | 228 | 198 | 191 | 181 | 347 | 191 | 331 | 387 | 317 | 377 | 644 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:53PM2.09m | 10:39AM1.90m | 10:30PM1.96m | 11:04AM1.97m | 11:10PM1.79m | 11:32AM2.01m | 11:57PM1.60m | 12:06PM2.03m | 00:57AM1.39m | 12:48PM2.02m | 2:40AM1.23m | 1:47PM1.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:23AM0.38m | 4:30PM0.69m | 4:46AM0.50m | 5:13PM0.65m | 5:10AM0.64m | 6:02PM0.64m | 5:33AM0.79m | 7:03PM0.65m | 5:58AM0.95m | 8:23PM0.65m | 6:24AM1.10m | 10:06PM0.59m | |||||||
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 |
932 | 667 | 733 | 749 | 217 | 145 | 131 | 75 | 228 | 198 | 191 | 138 | 347 | 191 | 331 | 387 | 317 | 324 | 346 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 |
34 | 43 | 62 | 131 | 530 | 472 | 321 | 209 | 158 | 156 | 154 | 181 | 46 | 181 | 173 | 198 | 183 | 377 | 644 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SSW 8 | SW 12 | S 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | W 5 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 20 | SW 15 | W 5 |
24 | 21 | 50 | 11 | 55 | 47 | 69 | 321 | 56 | 21 | 50 | 80 | 152 | 132 | 40 | 148 | 149 | 54 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | W 5 | WNW 4 | N 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | — | 15 | 28 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 30 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 0 | 47 | 46 | 8 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 39 | 39 | 46 | 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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