D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s happening on the water for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. The first real surf to get excited about doesn’t show up until Sunday, August 31st, and even then, it’s pretty marginal. The whole first week is a bit of a grind, with a lot of poor surf conditions and onshore winds messing things up. But hold on, because the second weekend is where it gets interesting.

We’ve got D Street on the radar. It’s a sandbar, exposed to the swell, and it’s a fairly consistent spot, but it’s not going to be pumping all the time. The standout window is looking like Sunday, September 7th, into Monday, September 8th. That’s the weekend after next.

On Sunday the 7th afternoon, we’ll see a solid 6 ft swell from the S, with a period of 13 seconds. That’s a decent groundswell, and it’s packing some serious energy – the combined energy reading is 1171. The wind is coming from the W at 9 mph, which is onshore, so it’s not going to be glassy, but it’s manageable. The water is a warm 77°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a standout.

Now, Monday the 8th is where the real juice comes in. The swell builds to 8 ft from the SSW in the morning, and then by the afternoon, it’s a solid 13 ft from the same direction. The period drops to 12 seconds, but the energy is off the charts – 2103 and 4167, respectively. That’s a lot of power. The wind stays light and onshore from the W at 6-9 mph. This is going to be big, powerful surf. It’s not for beginners. At 8 ft, it’s getting into expert territory, and at 13 ft, it’s definitely only for the pros. The crowd profile says it’s *often* busy, so expect a lineup.

The real best bet, if you can handle the size, is Monday afternoon, September 8th. That 13 ft swell with the light wind is a special combo, even if the wind is onshore. The earlier part of the week, like Saturday, September 6th, has a brief moment of hope with a glassy afternoon and 3 ft swell, but it’s small. And the tail end of the forecast drops off again, with small, weak swells and poor conditions.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The second week is the pay-off. Sunday afternoon, September 7th, is a good warm-up, and Monday, September 8th, is the big show. Get on it if you’ve got the skills.

Rusty.

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