D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get real about D Street. Looking at the whole 16-day window, it’s a bit of a grind. There’s no proper swell on the cards, and most of the time we’re dealing with onshore or cross-onshore breezes messing up what little push there is. The early part of the period, from Monday the 14th through Friday the 18th, is pretty much a write-off. We’ve got tiny, short-period swell – nothing over 4ft – and it’s coming from the west, which isn’t ideal for this spot. The winds are mostly cross-on from the SSW or straight on from the W, so it’s going to be choppy and messy. The energy is there in the water, around 373 to 522 in the combined swell energy, but it’s not translating into anything rideable. You’d be fighting it more than enjoying it.

Now, there’s a slight shift from Saturday the 19th through Monday the 21st. The swell drops a bit, but it starts swinging around to the SSW and the period stretches out to 17-18 seconds. That longer period is a big deal – it means more organised lines and more push behind each wave, even if the height is only around 3-4ft. The wind stays light, mostly 6 mph from the WSW in the mornings, which gives us a bit of a cleaner window before the afternoon onshores kick in. We’re still only looking at marginal conditions, but those morning sessions on the 19th, 20th, and 21st are the closest thing we get to a proper surf. The water’s sitting around average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

After that, it fades again. From Tuesday the 22nd right through to the end of the window on Tuesday the 29th, it’s back to poor conditions. The swell drops below 3ft, the period shortens back down to 13-16 seconds, and the wind swings more onshore from the W and WNW. There’s no standout day in that whole stretch. We’re looking at a long run of flat, lumpy, or just plain uninviting surf. The energy readings are still moderate – in the 300s to 400s – but it’s all short-period chop and onshore wind mess. For a beginner, it’s fine to have a splash around on the smallest days, but for anyone wanting a proper wave, you’d be better off waiting for a new swell. Don’t hold your breath – this stretch is all about patience. The best bet, if you really need a paddle, is one of those light-wind mornings around the 20th, but even then, you’re scratching for anything decent.

Rusty

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