D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, Rusty here. Let me level with you – the next 16 days at D Street look like a total washout. Nothing worth getting out of bed for.

Water temp is about 69°F this Monday morning (6 July) – about 4°F warmer than usual, so that’s a small comfort.

Monday morning kicks off with 3 ft swell from SSW, 16-second period, moderate energy (529). But the wind’s onshore from the west at 9 mph, and the report says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” Not worth it. Tuesday morning sees 3 ft from SSW with 18-second period and strong energy (857), but cross-onshore wind from WSW at 6 mph – light, but still choppy. That’s the story all week: swell heights bouncing between 3–4 ft, periods 14–20 seconds, but always onshore or cross-onshore wind. By Thursday afternoon (9 July) it’s “poor surf conditions,” and that never lets up.

Second week is even worse. Monday 13 July morning: 3 ft from SSW, 13 seconds, onshore wind, poor. By Tuesday 14 July we’re down to 2–2 ft, energy under 200 – weak. Midweek it’s 1 ft on Wednesday 15 July, basically flat with light onshore breeze. Even the longer-period swells (18–19 seconds) can’t help with those tiny heights and dirty wind.

There’s a tiny glimmer around 20–21 July – Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning both show 3 ft from SW, period 15–16 seconds, light onshore wind (6 mph). The wave comment hits “marginal” with the highest rating of the whole run – but still not good. The wind is onshore, the break is a beginner sandbar that’s often crowded when there’s anything rideable. The swell direction matches the optimum (SW), but the poor quality and crowds kill it.

Bottom line: this is a dry spell. D Street is fairly consistent, but sometimes the surf just doesn’t show. Forecasts can turn around, but for now, don’t bother. Nothing here qualifies as a standout – just a whole lot of waiting.

Rusty.

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