Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with 329 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 (Jul 31) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 0.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 11AM. 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+) | 11PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty.
Alright, let’s be straight with you – this outlook for D Street is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for any decent surf. We’re talking about a stretch that starts now and runs right through to mid-August with nothing worth paddling out for. It’s a long, dry gap, and that’s the reality of it.
The trouble is, the swell is tiny and the wind is mainly blowing from the wrong direction or cross-onshore, messing up what little bump there is. The combined wave energy is mostly in the moderate range – for example, Friday afternoon, July 31st, shows 431 (moderate energy), but it’s paired with a 3 ft swell from the SSW and a short 14-second period. The wave comment is clear: “poor surf conditions.” That’s the story for every single day. The water temp is a whopping 76°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s no consolation when the waves are flat and messy.
Even the best-looking swells in the window, like the 3 ft SSW swell on Sunday, August 9th, is hampered by a 9 mph cross-onshore breeze. By the time we get to Monday, August 10th, you get a 2 ft swell from the SW with a long 20-second period, but it’s still “poor surf conditions.” The wind is light, but it’s not enough to save it. With size staying under 3 ft, it’s barely surfable for anyone, and the consistent “poor” rating means there’s no standout or hidden gem.
D Street is a sandbar setup that’s fairly consistent normally, but this run is a blank. It’s one of those times where the forecast just isn’t delivering. Don’t hold your breath – forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 261 | 265 | 170 | 125 | 119 | 89 | 87 | 82 | 80 | 91 | 91 | 115 | 107 | 103 | 128 | 125 | 160 | 111 | 138 | 126 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:43PM2.07m | 12:00PM1.73m | 11:19PM1.91m | 12:28PM1.79m | 11:59PM1.72m | 1:00PM1.85m | 00:51AM1.51m | 1:39PM1.90m | 2:08AM1.31m | 2:30PM1.95m | 4:23AM1.20m | 3:37PM2.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:43PM0.97m | 5:33AM0.36m | 5:26PM0.95m | 5:57AM0.49m | 6:16PM0.93m | 6:22AM0.63m | 7:17PM0.90m | 6:48AM0.78m | 8:37PM0.85m | 7:18AM0.94m | 10:16PM0.74m | 8:03AM1.09m | 11:46PM0.55m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 261 | 265 | 170 | 117 | 69 | 24 | 38 | 56 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 128 | 125 | 160 | 111 | 138 | 83 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | W 7 | W 7 | S 13 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 6 | SW 12 | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 146 | 92 | 34 | 40 | 119 | 89 | 73 | 82 | 80 | 82 | 53 | 115 | 107 | 103 | 15 | 34 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 126 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | S 9 | SSW 14 | W 8 | S 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | SSW 20 | W 5 |
| kJ | 24 | 15 | 41 | 125 | 33 | 75 | 87 | 46 | 68 | 91 | 91 | 36 | 36 | 39 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 82 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 94 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 129 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
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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).
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