D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at D Street. I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and frustrating for paddlers. The good news is the water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The outlook kicks off this Friday, 24 July, with small, weak swell. Waves are only around 2ft coming from the SW, with a cross-onshore breeze making it choppy. The combined energy is moderate (968), but it’s not doing us any favours – the surf is marginal, and it’s a beginner-friendly spot. The wind stays light over the weekend, 25-26 July, with swell building slowly to 4ft from the SW. Still, it’s messy with cross-onshore wind, and the period is really long (over 19 seconds), which can make the waves too straight for a beach break. It’s not great, but it’s the best of a poor bunch.

By Monday 27 July, the swell picks up to 4ft from the SSW, with moderate energy (1202). The wind is still cross-onshore, though, so it’s choppy. This trend continues into Tuesday 28 July, with similar size and direction but still cross-on wind. The period drops to 17 seconds, which is still long, making it tricky for the sandbar. Honestly, the whole week is a struggle.

The best of the run comes at the end of July and into early August. On Thursday 30 July, the swell hits 5ft from the S in the afternoon, with a period of 15 seconds and strong energy (1531). The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s slightly cleaner. On Friday 31 July, we see 6ft to 7ft from the S, with offshore wind (W) – that’s a big positive! The period is 14 seconds, so it’s a bit shorter, offering more shape. The combined energy is strong (1350-1485). This is the standout window, but the waves are now over 5ft, so it’s getting too big for beginners. Saturday 1 August still has 6ft swell from the SSW, but the wind goes back to cross-onshore, so it’s not as clean.

After that, it drops off fast. From Sunday 2 August onwards, the swell fades to 4ft and then to 1ft-2ft, with weak energy (below 250). The wind stays cross-onshore or onshore, and the surf is poor. The final week, from 3 August to 8 August, is a total blank – no real surf on offer, just tiny, blown-out leftovers. That’s a solid 7 days of nothing worth paddling out for.

Because D Street is an exposed sandbar, the long-period swells we get (especially over 15 seconds) tend to break straight and mushy, not ideal for a beach break. The combination of small size, cross-onshore wind, and long period means the surf quality is just not there for paddle surfing. Honestly, if you kite, you might find some fun in the wind, but for us regular surfers, it’s a rough stretch.

The only real standout is Friday 31 July, with a solid 7ft S swell and offshore wind – that’s clean, powerful, and worth a look for experienced surfers. But it’s a one-day hit, and the crowds are likely at D Street. Keep your expectations low for the rest of the window.

Rusty.

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