D Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.08° N 117.32° W

D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's D Street sea temperature is
22.5° C
3.2° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with 854 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with SW 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 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 19th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 21st Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright crew, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the next 16 days in feet and miles.

The first few days of the outlook are a bust. From Friday the 17th through to Monday the 21st of July, we’re looking at tiny surf, 2ft to 3ft, with mostly cross-onshore winds and choppy water. The water temp is 73°, which is a solid 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real anomaly. The wave energy is weak to moderate, with readings around 318 to 487, so not much to work with. It’s a long stretch of nothing special.

Things start to wake up on Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st. The swell picks up to 4ft to 6ft, mostly from the SSW, and we get some cleaner conditions with light offshore winds on Monday morning. The energy climbs into the moderate range (984 to 1174). It’s still marginal, but the wind and tide are lining up better. By Tuesday the 22nd, the swell holds around 3ft to 4ft, with clean offshore winds from the WNW, and the energy is moderate (610 to 918). It’s a solid window for a session.

The real standout hits from Saturday the 26th through to Tuesday the 29th of July. We’ve got a consistent run of SSW swell building to 4ft, with periods of 18-19 seconds – that’s long-period groundswell, which means real power and shape. The wave energy is strong, hitting 1187 to 1518, so there’s plenty of push. The winds are light and cross-onshore, but the consistency is dialed in. The best of the best is D Street (sandbar) on Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th of July, with the swell holding at 4ft from the SSW, a period of 18 seconds, and light breezes. The energy is strong (around 1504 to 1518), and the offshore direction is from the SW, which is perfect for this break. The water is still unusually warm, and the crowds are often around, so expect a lineup. This is the window to circle on the calendar.

After that, the swell fades into the first of August. Thursday the 31st of July and Friday the 1st of August drop back to 2ft to 3ft, with poor conditions and weak energy (314 to 337). The last week of July is the real deal.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
18
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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Height (m)
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0.5
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18
0.6
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15
0.8
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18
0.8
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18
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16
0.8
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1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
181
103
137
366
379
127
350
487
669
437
551
722
506
474
551
437
394
316
350
404
212
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
W
5
WNW
10
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High Tide
12:48PM1.80m
00:05AM2.01m
1:31PM1.84m
00:58AM1.74m
2:15PM1.86m
2:03AM1.48m
3:02PM1.87m
3:37AM1.29m
3:53PM1.88m
5:50AM1.24m
4:47PM1.90m
7:36AM1.30m
5:41PM1.94m
Low Tide
6:12PM0.94m
6:52AM0.36m
7:18PM0.95m
7:28AM0.58m
8:35PM0.94m
8:03AM0.79m
10:06PM0.88m
8:41AM0.98m
11:35PM0.77m
9:32AM1.13m
00:42AM0.64m
10:46AM1.22m
1:31AM0.51m
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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.

D Street is 5 km (3 miles) from the city of Encinitas. If you plan a vacation in San Diego County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Encinitas. Encinitas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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