D Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.08° N 117.32° W

D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's D Street sea temperature is
22.0° C
2.8° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, S swell with 739 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with S 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 18th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 19th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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


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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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18
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Energy kJ
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249
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167
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189
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239
714
683
739
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
10
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5
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5
WNW
20
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High Tide
9:17AM1.52m
7:59PM2.53m
10:02AM1.59m
8:50PM2.58m
10:44AM1.65m
9:40PM2.56m
11:25AM1.71m
10:28PM2.45m
12:07PM1.76m
11:16PM2.26m
12:48PM1.80m
00:05AM2.01m
1:31PM1.84m
00:58AM1.74m
Low Tide
1:34PM1.09m
3:26AM-0.11m
2:30PM1.03m
4:11AM-0.15m
3:24PM0.98m
4:54AM-0.11m
4:18PM0.95m
5:35AM-0.01m
5:13PM0.93m
6:15AM0.16m
6:12PM0.94m
6:52AM0.36m
7:18PM0.95m
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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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