D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it's Rusty here, and we've got a bit of a story to tell for the next couple of weeks. I've been staring at the charts and honestly, the first ten days are a bit of a write-off. There's just not enough grunt in the water to get excited about, and the wind is mostly a pest. We've got a long gap of nearly 10 days with nothing worth paddling out for, so if you're looking for a wave, patience is the name of the game.

Let's start from the very beginning. Things kick off early Saturday morning, 15th August, but don't get your hopes up. D Street is seeing some small 3 ft swell from the SSW, with a long 16-second period that gives it a bit of life. The water is a notable 73°, which is *much* warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's a nice surprise. But the wind is onshore from the WNW, and the combined energy is only 679 – it's weak, messy, and described as poor surf. This theme repeats all the way through Saturday, Sunday, and into the following week. The swell stays small, mostly between 2 ft and 3 ft, and the wind never really gets right. It's a frustrating stretch of marginal or poor surf.

Then, around the 22nd and 23rd, there’s a little blip of energy but it's still plagued by onshore or cross-onshore winds. You’re not missing much.

The Light at the End of the Tunnel

The real story begins to shape up for the final week. On Tuesday morning, 25th August, things change. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the SSE, with a combined energy of 2009 – that's moderate to strong energy finally. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the SW, which isn't perfect, but it's a huge step up from what we've seen. This swell holds through Wednesday and Thursday, peaking at 7 ft on Wednesday morning (26th August) from the S, with energy still strong at 1738. Now, at 7 ft, this is getting into expert territory, especially with a 14-second period.

Honestly, the standout window is Tuesday morning, 25th August, through to Thursday the 27th. For D Street, the best look is likely Wednesday morning the 26th. The swell is 7 ft from the south, period is 14 seconds, and the wind is an offshore light breeze from the WSW. That light, offshore wind is a major positive – it'll clean things right up. The combined energy is 1738, so there's proper power behind it. Just be aware, this size is not for beginners. With a period around 14 seconds, it's a solid groundswell, and D Street is a sandbar, so it could get a bit shifty, but for anyone with experience, this is the session to target.

From the 28th onwards, the swell drops back down, and the cross-onshore wind returns, so that mid-week kick is your best, and really only, proper chance to score.

Rusty.

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