Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 849 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for D Street over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, so don’t be in a rush. We’re looking at a pretty long stretch of marginal to poor conditions right through most of the period, but there’s a little glimmer of hope right at the very end.
The water temperature is sitting at 71°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a bit of a pleasant surprise if you’re jumping in.
From Thursday the 20th afternoon all the way through to about the end of August, it’s frankly pretty grim. We’ve got tiny swell, mostly around 2 ft to 3 ft, and the wind is constantly cross-on or onshore, so it’s choppy and messy. The combined wave energy is weak, mostly in the low hundreds – for example, Thursday afternoon is only 280 (weak energy), and it doesn’t really get much better for days. There’s a bit of a bump in energy around Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th, with swell heights creeping up to 4 ft or 5 ft, but the wind stays cross-on and the surf quality is still only marginal. The period is mostly short at 12 to 14 seconds, so it’s weak, wind-affected stuff. Honest truth: there’s nothing here worth paddling out for.
The first week of September doesn’t bring much joy either. Tuesday the 1st has a weird shift with a short period of 8 seconds from the WNW, and the wind picks up to a moderate cross-shore – that’s more kite-surfing territory than a clean surf session. The energy is still weak, around 420.
Then, finally, we get a bit of life. On Thursday the 3rd, the swell period jumps to 20 or 21 seconds – that’s a proper long-period groundswell, which is great for bringing energy to the line-up. The swell height is still modest at 3 ft to 3 ft, but the energy is climbing, hitting 836 by Thursday afternoon. The wind is light cross-on, so it’s not perfect, but it’s getting closer.
The real standout comes on Friday the 4th of September. Swell builds to 4 ft to 4 ft from the SSW with a period of 17 to 18 seconds – that’s a solid, long-period swell. The combined wave energy jumps to 1198 in the morning and 1425 in the afternoon – that’s strong, very strong energy. The wind is light cross-on in the morning, then turning cross-shore in the afternoon with a gentle breeze. This is the best window of the whole outlook. D Street is a sandbar, exposed to SW swell, and the direction is SSW, which is close to the optimum SW. It’s not going to be a world-class day, but it’s the only day where it’s worth getting in the water. The crowds are often here, so expect company. It’s still a fairly consistent break, so you’ll get waves. Just be aware that with that long period, the sets will be spaced out, and the bigger energy might make it a bit too much for beginners – the afternoon has 4 ft waves, which is on the edge.
So, to sum it up: the first two weeks are mostly a write-off. The best bet is Friday the 4th of September, morning through afternoon, with the SSW groundswell and that strong energy. Don’t hold your breath for the rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 |
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236 | 170 | 156 | 137 | 98 | 90 | 239 | 222 | 224 | 197 | 273 | 194 | 177 | 330 | 264 | 277 | 482 | 563 | 589 | 403 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:47PM1.79m | 8:25AM1.36m | 5:06PM1.83m | 8:27AM1.43m | 6:08PM1.91m | 8:41AM1.49m | 6:56PM2.01m | 8:58AM1.55m | 7:35PM2.10m | 9:16AM1.61m | 8:10PM2.17m | 9:35AM1.68m | 8:44PM2.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:19AM0.65m | 10:08AM1.35m | 1:10AM0.54m | 11:57AM1.32m | 1:47AM0.43m | 12:51PM1.24m | 2:18AM0.34m | 1:31PM1.14m | 2:46AM0.27m | 2:06PM1.04m | 3:11AM0.24m | 2:40PM0.94m | 3:36AM0.25m | |||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SW 17 | W 6 | WNW 7 | S 13 | W 7 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 |
236 | 170 | 156 | 137 | 98 | 32 | 239 | 222 | 40 | 135 | 273 | 38 | 177 | 58 | 75 | 277 | 176 | 563 | 589 | 403 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 14 | W 7 | W 14 | W 7 |
28 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 90 | 28 | 24 | 98 | 197 | 29 | 194 | 93 | 330 | 264 | 208 | 482 | 131 | 37 | 92 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 16 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SW 16 | S 21 | SSW 15 |
16 | 28 | 81 | 51 | 77 | 51 | 57 | 58 | 224 | 45 | 199 | 87 | 38 | 126 | 176 | 89 | 160 | 203 | 9 | 275 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | — | — | 37 | — | — | 102 | — | — | 125 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 46 | 0 | 46 | 46 | 39 | 46 | 46 | 5 | 46 | 47 | 0 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
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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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