
Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 575 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) 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 (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
Alright, this is Rusty checkin’ in. Let’s be straight with you right from the start: the next week and a half is lookin’ pretty flat and sad for D Street. We’ve got a real dry spell on our hands until things finally wake up around the 19th of July. It’s a long gap to wait, but when it comes, it comes with some punch.
Right now, through the 9th and into the 10th, we’ve got a little bit of knee-to-waist high swell at 3 ft, but it’s coming from the SSW with a 16-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, and at a sandbar spot like D Street, that kind of period can make it break a bit too straight and shut down. Plus the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s choppy and messy. Not worth paddling out. The combined energy is moderate, around 733, but the quality just isn’t there.
From the 10th all the way through the morning of the 15th, it’s a real struggle. Swell drops to 3 ft or 3 ft, cross-onshore winds, and the conditions are consistently poor. You’re looking at a solid 4 to 5 day stretch with nothing to get excited about. The water temp on the 9th was sitting at 70°F, which is about 4°F warmer than normal for this time of year—actually pretty noticeable, like a warm bath for a July morning.
Now, here’s the first tiny glimmer. On Wednesday afternoon, the 15th of July, we get a shift. Wind goes to a light cross-offshore from the NE at just 3 mph. The swell’s small at 2 ft, but the forecast says “expect good surf conditions,” and with that glassy feel, it might just be the cleanest little knee-high ripple you’ll find all week. The energy is still weak at 285, so don’t expect power, but if you just want to get wet on a longboard, that’s your window.
But the real standout—the one to circle on your calendar—is the 19th and 20th of July. Sunday the 19th sees a big jump. Morning starts with a solid 4 ft swell from the south at a 19-second period, and by the afternoon it’s up to 6 ft. That’s getting into intermediate territory, maybe a bit much for beginners but good fun for the crew who know what they’re doing. Wind is light and onshore, but light enough to keep it clean. The combined energy rockets to 3206 by the afternoon—strong, powerful stuff. Monday the 20th builds even bigger, hitting 8 ft in the morning from the south, period dropping to 15 seconds. That’s expert-level size for D Street. If you’re a charger, that’s your day. Just know the crowds might be around, so pick your peaks wisely.
After that, the swell slowly drops off through the 21st and 22nd, back to waist-high and less consistent. Nothing else worth writing home about in the second week.
So here’s the bottom line: if you’re patient, there’s a beautiful clean little session on the 15th afternoon, but the real action is the 19th and 20th. Mark it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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545 | 481 | 568 | 434 | 405 | 405 | 417 | 445 | 384 | 316 | 210 | 326 | 312 | 179 | 213 | 154 | 154 | 194 | 150 | 167 | 125 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:16PM2.13m | 7:26AM1.34m | 6:12PM2.28m | 8:28AM1.44m | 7:06PM2.42m | 9:17AM1.52m | 7:59PM2.53m | 10:02AM1.59m | 8:50PM2.58m | 10:44AM1.65m | 9:40PM2.56m | 11:25AM1.71m | 10:28PM2.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:13AM1.04m | 00:56AM0.42m | 11:24AM1.11m | 1:50AM0.19m | 12:32PM1.12m | 2:39AM0.01m | 1:34PM1.09m | 3:26AM-0.11m | 2:30PM1.03m | 4:11AM-0.15m | 3:24PM0.98m | 4:54AM-0.11m | 4:18PM0.95m | ||||||||
5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 26 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 32 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 8 | S 12 |
186 | 481 | 568 | 434 | 405 | 405 | 417 | 445 | 384 | 316 | 210 | 326 | 312 | 179 | 213 | 154 | 93 | 133 | 98 | 35 | 73 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | S 15 | S 15 | S 16 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
545 | 133 | 87 | 64 | 90 | 60 | 41 | 39 | 19 | 68 | 159 | 46 | 8 | 120 | 133 | 45 | 154 | 194 | 150 | 167 | 125 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | — | S 21 | — | S 19 | S 20 | S 18 | W 7 | W 6 | W 9 | SW 21 | SW 19 | S 12 | WNW 4 | S 12 | W 9 | WNW 7 | SSW 12 | W 8 |
2 | 2 | 2 | — | 9 | — | 30 | 7 | 55 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 96 | 25 | 3 | 75 | 14 | 15 | 83 | 34 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 113 | 113 | 24 | 94 | 94 | 0 | 24 | 94 | 0 | 24 | 95 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 113 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
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