Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here.
We’re staring down a 16-day forecast for D Street, and I’ll be honest with you, it’s a real head-scratcher. We’ve got a whole lot of energy in the water, but it’s just not working for the surf. It’s gonna be a long wait for anything decent.
Right off the bat, Monday morning, August 3rd, we’re looking at a 0.5m SW swell with a light breeze onshore. The water is about 76°F, which is much warmer than normal, but the surf is just plain poor. This onshore, messy pattern sticks around for the next week and a half. The swell bumps up a bit by the weekend of August 8th, hitting 0.9m, and the energy reading shows moderate power (421 to 472 range), but it’s all cross-onshore. It’s a frustrating stretch of small, choppy waves.
The first sign of hope doesn’t show up until the second week. Thursday, August 14th, the afternoon session brings a 0.7m SSW swell with a long 18-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 514. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s not glassy, but it’s the first time we’re not talking about “poor” conditions.
The one clear winner of the whole forecast is Saturday, August 15th. The afternoon delivers a 1.0m SSW swell with a 16-second period and a strong combined energy of 591. The wind shifts offshore from the W, which is a huge deal. This will be the cleanest, most organized wave of the entire 16 days. Keep in mind, that long period swell can be a bit tricky at a beach break, but with the offshore wind, it’ll be the best you’ll get.
After that, we get a bit of a change-up on Monday, August 17th. A 1.2m swell from the W rolls in, but it’s only got a 7-second period, so it’s a short-period, weak swell. The energy is moderate (395), and it’s coming with light rain and a cross-onshore breeze. Not great.
Tuesday, August 18th, the final day, shows a 1.4m W swell, again with a short 8-second period and onshore wind. The energy is moderate (483), but for a beach break, this setup looks much more interesting for kite surfing than for paddle surfing.
So, to wrap it up: Saturday, August 15th is your day. That’s your one true standout. The rest of the forecast is a lot of waiting. This is a long, quiet period for a spot that’s usually fairly consistent, but that’s just how it goes sometimes. Keep an eye on that Saturday.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 80 | 91 | 91 | 115 | 107 | 103 | 128 | 125 | 158 | 111 | 140 | 126 | 329 | 205 | 438 | 336 | 366 | 481 | 309 | 305 | 297 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:00PM1.85m | 00:51AM1.51m | 1:39PM1.90m | 2:08AM1.31m | 2:30PM1.95m | 4:23AM1.20m | 3:37PM2.01m | 6:46AM1.26m | 4:52PM2.10m | 7:50AM1.38m | 6:02PM2.23m | 8:30AM1.50m | 7:02PM2.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:17PM0.90m | 6:48AM0.78m | 8:37PM0.85m | 7:18AM0.94m | 10:16PM0.74m | 8:03AM1.09m | 11:46PM0.55m | 9:33AM1.20m | 00:52AM0.34m | 11:21AM1.22m | 1:44AM0.16m | 12:40PM1.15m | 2:29AM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 26 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 128 | 125 | 158 | 111 | 140 | 106 | 329 | 147 | 438 | 336 | 366 | 481 | 309 | 305 | 297 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 5 | SW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 80 | 82 | 53 | 115 | 107 | 103 | 12 | 34 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 126 | 151 | 205 | 122 | 69 | 94 | 98 | 58 | 42 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | SSW 20 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 15 | SSW 9 | W 12 | SSW 9 | W 13 | SW 21 | W 12 |
| kJ | 23 | 91 | 91 | 35 | 36 | 39 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 82 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 72 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 24 | 47 | 88 | 113 | 47 | 24 | 24 | 94 | 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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