D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Yo, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming up for D Street.

Overall, it's a bit of a mixed bag on offer. We've got a pulse of solid swell moving in over the next few days, but the conditions are going to be a real challenge. The water is sitting at a balmy 75°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't need a thick suit.

The first real chance to get wet kicks off on Friday, the 4th of September. We're looking at a 4ft SSW swell with a long 16-second period, which means proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is strong (1050). The wind is blowing offshore from the west at 9 mph, which should keep things pretty clean. The problem is, the forecast says it's marginal, so don't expect perfection.

Saturday the 5th holds a similar story. The swell builds slightly to 4ft from the S, period drops to 14 seconds, and the energy jumps up to 1242. Saturday morning looks best with a light 6 mph offshore wind from the west. By the afternoon, the wind swings a bit cross-onshore, so session it early.

Sunday the 6th is the biggest day of the run. The swell hits 7ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is really pumping at 1748. That's solid, expert-level surf. The problem is the wind is howling from the north at 12 mph, blowing straight across the break. It's going to be a big, choppy mess. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Monday the 7th is still chunky, with a 7ft SSW swell and nice offshore winds from the west-northwest at 9 mph. The energy is still strong (1640). The morning session should offer some cleaner, more manageable waves than Sunday, but the size will still be demanding.

Things start to taper off through Tuesday and Wednesday. The swell drops to 6ft and then 4ft, with the energy fading. The winds stay light, mainly offshore or light cross-onshore, which is a positive, but the wave quality is flagged as marginal.

From Thursday, the 10th of September, onwards, the surf gets smaller and more inconsistent. We're looking at waist-high or smaller swell for the next week and a half. The period is often long, which gives the waves some shape, but there's just not enough size. The winds are mostly light and offshore, which is a tease. The combined energy drops into the hundreds (734 down to 214), showing there's just no power.

The second week is a real struggle. From the 10th through to the 19th, the swell hovers around 1ft to 3ft. There's a brief flicker of energy on the 18th and 19th with a 3ft SW swell and a 20-second period, but the energy is still weak. It's flat, flat, flat. This is a pretty normal blank run for the area, so forecasts can change, but right now, there's nothing to get excited about.

The standout period is clearly the first few days, from Friday the 4th to Monday the 7th. If you're a confident surfer, Saturday morning or Monday morning are your best bets for the cleanest conditions on the biggest swell. D Street (D Street) is a sandbar, so it's fairly consistent, but it can get crowded. For the rest of the forecast, save your energy.

Rusty.

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