Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 932 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board and let's take a look at what D Street has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
First up, straight off the bat, the water temp at D Street is sitting at a toasty 76°, which is a whopping 8° warmer than usual for this time of year. That's pretty wild.
Now, the reality check. The forecast is a bit of a slow burn. We're starting off on Friday the 28th of August with some small, weak swell. There's a little bit of energy in the water, but the wave comment doesn't lie—it's poor. The combined swell energy is moderate at best, around 437, but with a light cross-onshore wind, it's not going to be much fun. The surf is marginal to poor right through the weekend and into next week. The swell does bump up a touch, especially Saturday afternoon with a 4ft SSW swell packing a moderate energy reading of 962, but the onshore wind keeps it messy. It's basically a stretch of days where you're better off doing something else.
We do see a slight glimmer late in the first week. By the morning of Thursday the 3rd of September, we've got a 3ft SSW groundswell with a long 15-second period and a light offshore wind. The energy reading is 518, so it's still moderate, but those clean conditions with the offshore breeze could offer a few lined-up waves. Friday the 4th looks similar in the morning with a 3ft SSW swell at a very long 17-second period and light offshore wind (energy at 919). This is the pick of the bunch for the first week. The long period should give the waves some shape and make the paddle out a bit easier, but the overall surf quality is still being described as *poor* or *marginal*. It's not going to be pumping, but there could be a sneaky, clean one if you're desperate.
Looking into the second week, things stay pretty quiet without much improvement. The best call might be the morning of Thursday the 10th of September, where we see a 4ft SSW swell with a moderate 12-second period and a light offshore wind from the WNW. The energy kicks up to a moderate 756. That's about as good as it's going to get after the 4th. Still, it's a *marginal* call, so don't get your hopes up too high. The rest of the second week drops back to small, weak, and mostly poor.
To be honest, D Street is struggling for a proper standout session in this 16-day window. The best bet, if you have to paddle out, is the morning of Friday the 4th of September for a potentially glassy, lined-up session, and the morning of Thursday the 10th of September as a second, less certain option. Otherwise, it's a long wait.
Stay patient,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
274 | 465 | 932 | 667 | 788 | 749 | 530 | 437 | 321 | 261 | 213 | 198 | 116 | 149 | 169 | 213 | 148 | 419 | 287 | 322 | 541 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:16AM1.83m | 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 | 3:51PM0.76m | 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 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
78 | 465 | 932 | 667 | 788 | 749 | 206 | 142 | 131 | 72 | 180 | 151 | 108 | 98 | 169 | 213 | 148 | 419 | 218 | 322 | 304 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 8 | S 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
274 | 71 | 34 | 63 | 62 | 142 | 530 | 437 | 321 | 247 | 213 | 198 | 116 | 149 | 18 | 132 | 102 | 11 | 287 | 292 | 541 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | W 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 18 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 16 | S 9 | W 5 | SW 15 | S 13 |
85 | 118 | 24 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 55 | 75 | 67 | 261 | 35 | 29 | 16 | 80 | 61 | 38 | 129 | 24 | 13 | 178 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | W 5 |
— | — | — | — | 102 | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | — | — | 20 | — | 14 | 14 | — | — | 16 | 23 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 46 | 46 | 8 | 46 | 47 | 0 | 46 | 47 | 4 |
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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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