D Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.08° N 117.32° W

D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's D Street sea temperature is
23.1°C
3.2° 

D Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


D Street surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 528 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with W 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 (Sep 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 14th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 16th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 20th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get real about D Street. Looking at the whole 16-day window, it’s a bit of a grind. There’s no proper swell on the cards, and most of the time we’re dealing with onshore or cross-onshore breezes messing up what little push there is. The early part of the period, from Monday the 14th through Friday the 18th, is pretty much a write-off. We’ve got tiny, short-period swell – nothing over 4ft – and it’s coming from the west, which isn’t ideal for this spot. The winds are mostly cross-on from the SSW or straight on from the W, so it’s going to be choppy and messy. The energy is there in the water, around 373 to 522 in the combined swell energy, but it’s not translating into anything rideable. You’d be fighting it more than enjoying it.

Now, there’s a slight shift from Saturday the 19th through Monday the 21st. The swell drops a bit, but it starts swinging around to the SSW and the period stretches out to 17-18 seconds. That longer period is a big deal – it means more organised lines and more push behind each wave, even if the height is only around 3-4ft. The wind stays light, mostly 6 mph from the WSW in the mornings, which gives us a bit of a cleaner window before the afternoon onshores kick in. We’re still only looking at marginal conditions, but those morning sessions on the 19th, 20th, and 21st are the closest thing we get to a proper surf. The water’s sitting around average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

After that, it fades again. From Tuesday the 22nd right through to the end of the window on Tuesday the 29th, it’s back to poor conditions. The swell drops below 3ft, the period shortens back down to 13-16 seconds, and the wind swings more onshore from the W and WNW. There’s no standout day in that whole stretch. We’re looking at a long run of flat, lumpy, or just plain uninviting surf. The energy readings are still moderate – in the 300s to 400s – but it’s all short-period chop and onshore wind mess. For a beginner, it’s fine to have a splash around on the smallest days, but for anyone wanting a proper wave, you’d be better off waiting for a new swell. Don’t hold your breath – this stretch is all about patience. The best bet, if you really need a paddle, is one of those light-wind mornings around the 20th, but even then, you’re scratching for anything decent.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
0
3
1
0
3
2
0
3
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
10
1.2
W
8
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
216
181
192
188
163
157
157
475
339
402
284
242
242
303
303
299
379
375
375
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
15
SSW
10
SW
0
SSW
10
SW
10
W
5
NW
10
W
15
W
5
WNW
10
WSW
15
W
5
NW
10
WSW
10
WSW
0
SW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
11:29PM1.68m
11:24AM2.06m
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
Low Tide
5:04AM0.79m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:57
6:55
6:53
6:52
6:51
6:50
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Temp °C
21
23
23
21
22
23
20
22
22
20
21
22
20
22
23
21
22
22
21
Feels °C
23
22
22
22
22
22
21
22
21
21
21
21
21
22
22
21
22
21
23
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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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