D Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.08° N 117.32° W

D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's D Street sea temperature is
21.5° C
1.5° 

D Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


D Street surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, S swell with 1,117 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 20th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 24th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 26th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight up – this is a tough outlook for D Street. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty marginal, with only a couple of windows that might be worth a look if you’re keen, but nothing that’s going to get the heart racing.

Right now, there’s a bit of swell in the water, but it’s not delivering the goods. Thursday morning the 20th of August has some 3ft swell from the SSW at 14 seconds, but the wave energy is weak (334) and the conditions are described as marginal. The water’s sitting at 71°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s about it for the first few days – Friday and Saturday are even smaller, with swell dropping to 2-2ft and poor conditions, so you’re better off waiting.

From Sunday the 23rd through to Tuesday the 25th, we’ve got a run of “poor surf conditions” with swell around 2-3ft. The combined energy stays moderate but never really gets exciting (332-553). The wind is light and mostly offshore, which is nice for the surface, but there’s just not enough push. Wednesday the 26th shows a jump to 4ft from the S at 13 seconds, with moderate energy (863) and a light cross-onshore breeze. This is the first day that might produce a few rideable waves, but it’s still a “marginal” call.

Now, the standout – and I mean the only real standout in this entire forecast – is Thursday the 27th of August. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the SSW, period of 14 seconds, and the combined energy kicks up to a moderate 1065. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the SSW at 6 mph, which will put some texture on the face but won’t ruin it. At 5ft, it’s getting toward the top end for beginners, so if you’re new to it, maybe sit this one out. For everyone else, this is the best shot at some fun, clean-ish waves with a bit of grunt. The rest of that week and into September stays marginal at best, with swell bouncing around 3-4ft and mostly cross-onshore winds.

There are a few days in the second week (around the 1st of September) where the swell direction swings to the W and the period drops to 7-8 seconds – short-period windswell that’ll be a bit weak and crumbly. Not worth getting excited about. The long gap after the 27th sees a string of “poor” or “marginal” days right through to the 4th of September, with only a hint of better energy on the 3rd and 4th, but still nothing that screams “go.”

So, if you’re hanging out for a paddle, Thursday the 27th of August is your best bet – early morning, with that 5ft SSW swell and light wind. It’s not going to be perfect, but it’s the most energy we see in the whole run. The rest is a waiting game. As for D Street itself, it’s a sandbar that’s fairly consistent, but with this forecast, it’s mostly a case of watching the horizon. Crowds can be a thing here, but honestly, with this outlook, you might have the place to yourself.

Stay keen, stay patient.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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SSW
13
0.6
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13
0.4
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17
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18
0.8
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14
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19
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17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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236
170
156
137
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90
239
222
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197
273
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177
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264
225
392
582
722
411
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
10
WSW
5
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High Tide
3:47PM1.79m
8:25AM1.36m
5:06PM1.83m
8:27AM1.43m
6:08PM1.91m
8:41AM1.49m
6:56PM2.01m
8:58AM1.55m
7:35PM2.10m
9:16AM1.61m
8:10PM2.17m
9:35AM1.68m
8:44PM2.20m
Low Tide
00:19AM0.65m
10:08AM1.35m
1:10AM0.54m
11:57AM1.32m
1:47AM0.43m
12:51PM1.24m
2:18AM0.34m
1:31PM1.14m
2:46AM0.27m
2:06PM1.04m
3:11AM0.24m
2:40PM0.94m
3:36AM0.25m
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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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