D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next 16 days at D Street. Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this is a tough one. The forecast is looking pretty bleak for the most part, with a lot of poor surf conditions and marginal calls. It's not often I have to tell you to leave the boards in the car, but this is one of those stretches. We're looking at a long gap of poor conditions right through the first week, so don't hold your breath.

The first real shot at something rideable won't come until Wednesday the 15th of July, and even then it's a real small affair. The swell is just 1 ft from the SW with a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is weak (236). It's a groundswell, which can sometimes offer a bit of shape, but at this size, it's a marginal call. Wind is light cross-onshore, so it's not a total mess, but honestly, it's a day for the longboard or a fin.

We get a little bump in size on the 18th and 19th. That Saturday the 18th, the swell jumps to 4 ft from the SSE, with a moderate energy reading (1167). The wind is onshore from the WNW, so it'll be a bit lumpy, but it's a bigger wave. The swell period is a middling 14 seconds. Not a standout, but it's the best size we've seen. Sunday the 19th holds similar size, around 5 ft from the S, again with onshore wind.

Now, let's talk about the tail end of the forecast. Things get interesting around the 22nd of July. The swell picks up and the energy readings are strong. On Wednesday the 22nd, we see 4 ft from the SSE with a 15-second period (energy 1111), and then in the afternoon it jumps to 4 ft from the S with a very long 18-second period, giving us a massive 1828 energy reading. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it's not perfect, but those are powerful, groundswell lines. This is the best of the lot for the whole outlook.

The real standout, if you're an expert, is the 23rd of July. Swell hits 7 ft from the S with a 14-second period, and the energy is through the roof at 1806. That's a lot of water moving. The wind is onshore from the W, but at that size, it's a big, powerful swell. This is not for beginners. It's a proper expert-only day. The 24th is similar, with 6 ft swell, but the wind gets a bit stronger.

The water temperature is a big talking point here. At the start of the period, it's 72°, which is a massive 5° warmer than normal for this time of year. So you'll be in a warm bath, but with some pretty average waves.

So, to wrap it up, the best window is that Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd of July. The 22nd has the best combination of decent size, long period, and lighter winds, making it the pick of the fortnight. The 23rd is for the brave only. The rest of the time, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

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