D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for D Street.

Honestly, mate, for the next couple of weeks, it’s a bit of a grind. The first few days are looking pretty ordinary – we’ve got small, onshore wind-affected swell and the forecast is calling it marginal at best. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, which is going to put a bit of chop on the surface. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

We’ve got a long, slow start. Don’t even bother paddling out until Sunday the 28th. That’s when things start to get interesting. The swell is coming from the SSW at 4 ft to 5 ft, but the big talking point is the period – it’s up around 17 seconds, so that’s a proper long-period groundswell. The energy is moderate to strong (1012 to 1207), but the wind is a gentle cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a bit choppy.

The real standout, if you’re an expert, is looking at Friday the 31st of July. We’ve got a solid 8 ft swell from the S, with a 16-second period. That’s a big, powerful groundswell. The energy is very strong (3272). The wind is onshore from the WNW, but it’s light. That’s a heavy day, though – 8 ft is only for experienced surfers. It’s a sandbar break, so that long period swell might make it a bit straight and fast, but for the crew who know what they’re doing, it could be the best of the forecast.

After that, it drops off quickly. The first of August sees it back down to 7 ft, and by the 2nd it’s gone again, with poor conditions and strong cross-shore wind.

So, to be honest, the pick of the whole 16 days is the 31st of July. It’s a big, powerful swell, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. The 27th and 28th offer a bit of fun, but with that cross-onshore wind, it’s not going to be perfect. Keep an eye on the long-range charts, because this one might clean up, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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