Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 625 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at D Street in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what we’ve got on the table for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a pretty flat run for the most part. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing special, with only a few windows that might be worth a paddle.
The first real hope appears on Wednesday the 16th, but even then it’s touch and go. A small SW swell, around 3 ft, with a period of 17 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, so it’ll have some push but will be pretty inconsistent. Wind is a light cross-onshore, which isn't doing us any favours for cleanliness. It’s marginal at best.
By Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th, the swell stays small and the wind turns more onshore. It’s looking poor to marginal. Through Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th, the swell nudges up to 3 ft with an 18-second period. Still, it’s cross-onshore wind and the surf is marginal, so don’t get too excited.
There is a tiny peak on Monday the 21st. Swell is 3 ft to 4 ft from the SW, period 17 seconds. Wind is light cross-onshore. This is probably the best of a bad bunch, but that’s not saying much. It’s still a marginal forecast.
After that, from Tuesday the 22nd all the way through to the end of the forecast, it’s a flat and poor stretch. Swell stays below 3 ft, winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the surf quality is consistently poor. We’re looking at a solid week of nothing worthwhile.
The water at D Street is running at 74°F currently, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual. Makes hanging out in the water more pleasant than the surf itself.
So, the reality: there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. The forecast is a long blank run, and given the lack of consistency here, that’s pretty normal for the area. Best to save the wax for another time, or maybe dust off the kite gear if you’re into that.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 192 | 188 | 163 | 157 | 157 | 475 | 339 | 291 | 284 | 242 | 405 | 303 | 303 | 299 | 379 | 375 | 375 | 522 | 522 | 499 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:18AM1.49m | 11:53AM1.99m | 1:22AM1.32m | 12:27PM1.89m | 3:51AM1.22m | 1:13PM1.79m | 2:35PM1.72m | 8:13AM1.44m | 4:22PM1.72m | 7:53AM1.50m | 5:36PM1.80m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:13PM0.56m | 5:24AM0.96m | 7:08PM0.64m | 5:36AM1.11m | 8:22PM0.72m | 5:03AM1.22m | 10:05PM0.73m | 11:35PM0.67m | 10:11AM1.43m | 00:29AM0.57m | 11:54AM1.34m | 1:06AM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 151 | 76 | 76 | 79 | 49 | 475 | 339 | 291 | 284 | 242 | 405 | 303 | 303 | 29 | 379 | 375 | 375 | 109 | 124 | 121 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 13 | SW 21 | S 12 | SW 21 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 192 | 188 | 163 | 157 | 157 | 20 | 10 | 85 | 160 | 44 | 212 | 180 | 158 | 184 | 36 | 39 | 45 | 522 | 522 | 499 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SW 21 | W 11 | W 6 | S 8 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 38 | 38 | 37 | 127 | 110 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 13 | 160 | 2 | 23 | 12 | 299 | 137 | 85 | 57 | 56 | 76 | 50 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 95 | 24 | 24 | 94 | 0 | 129 | 47 | 0 | 46 | 47 | 0 | 46 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 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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