D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, checkin’ in with a look at what's cookin' over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you, it’s a bit of a slow burn for a while. We’re not talkin’ total flatness, but the quality just isn't there to get excited about for quite a stretch.

We’re lookin' at D Street as the only spot on the cards, and the first week and a bit is a real test of patience. From now through to around the 28th of August, it’s mostly small and messy. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or straight onshore, which is a real bummer for a sandbar break. The swell is tiny, mostly around 2 ft to 3 ft from the SSW with a long period of 16-19 seconds. That’s a classic groundswell, but with no real push and that side-wind, the energy just gets chopped up. The combined energy readings are all over the shop, mostly moderate (between 209 and 487), but it’s not translating into any rideable waves. The forecast is callin’ it marginal or poor the whole time, and I’d have to agree. Not worth paddlin’ out unless you’re desperate for a dunk.

There’s a bit of a shift around the 29th of August. We finally see the swell nudge up a bit. The morning of Saturday the 29th shows a 3 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and combined energy climbing into strong territory at 532. By the afternoon, we’re lookin’ at 4 ft from the same direction with energy at 706. The wind is still onshore from the WSW, but that’s a light breeze at 6 mph. The condition is still described as marginal, but this is the first time we see a score of 2 out of 10, which is the highest in the whole run. It’s not a standout classic, but it's the best we've got. It might offer a few lumpy, workable waves if you’re keen. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 71°, which is notable for the time of year.

Sunday the 30th keeps that 4 ft swell from the SSW, still with that light onshore breeze. It’ll be much the same – a bit of size but no polish.

So, the only real highlight, and I say highlight loosely, is that Saturday the 29th of August. It’s the most energy we see in the whole 16-day window, and the first time the size gets over 3 ft. But don't expect a clean, sparkling D Street. Expect a bit of a wrestling match with a light onshore bump. If you’re a beginner, the swell is small enough, but the conditions aren't ideal. If you're an expert, you'll be wanting a lot more power and a lot less wind.

It’s a tough outlook, no doubt. That long gap of nothing is real. But as I always say, it never stays flat forever. Forecasts change, and that small window at the end of the month is something to keep an eye on. For now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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