D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight up – this is a tough outlook for D Street. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty marginal, with only a couple of windows that might be worth a look if you’re keen, but nothing that’s going to get the heart racing.

Right now, there’s a bit of swell in the water, but it’s not delivering the goods. Thursday morning the 20th of August has some 3ft swell from the SSW at 14 seconds, but the wave energy is weak (334) and the conditions are described as marginal. The water’s sitting at 71°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s about it for the first few days – Friday and Saturday are even smaller, with swell dropping to 2-2ft and poor conditions, so you’re better off waiting.

From Sunday the 23rd through to Tuesday the 25th, we’ve got a run of “poor surf conditions” with swell around 2-3ft. The combined energy stays moderate but never really gets exciting (332-553). The wind is light and mostly offshore, which is nice for the surface, but there’s just not enough push. Wednesday the 26th shows a jump to 4ft from the S at 13 seconds, with moderate energy (863) and a light cross-onshore breeze. This is the first day that might produce a few rideable waves, but it’s still a “marginal” call.

Now, the standout – and I mean the only real standout in this entire forecast – is Thursday the 27th of August. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the SSW, period of 14 seconds, and the combined energy kicks up to a moderate 1065. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the SSW at 6 mph, which will put some texture on the face but won’t ruin it. At 5ft, it’s getting toward the top end for beginners, so if you’re new to it, maybe sit this one out. For everyone else, this is the best shot at some fun, clean-ish waves with a bit of grunt. The rest of that week and into September stays marginal at best, with swell bouncing around 3-4ft and mostly cross-onshore winds.

There are a few days in the second week (around the 1st of September) where the swell direction swings to the W and the period drops to 7-8 seconds – short-period windswell that’ll be a bit weak and crumbly. Not worth getting excited about. The long gap after the 27th sees a string of “poor” or “marginal” days right through to the 4th of September, with only a hint of better energy on the 3rd and 4th, but still nothing that screams “go.”

So, if you’re hanging out for a paddle, Thursday the 27th of August is your best bet – early morning, with that 5ft SSW swell and light wind. It’s not going to be perfect, but it’s the most energy we see in the whole run. The rest is a waiting game. As for D Street itself, it’s a sandbar that’s fairly consistent, but with this forecast, it’s mostly a case of watching the horizon. Crowds can be a thing here, but honestly, with this outlook, you might have the place to yourself.

Stay keen, stay patient.

Rusty

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