
Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, S swell with 802 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period with S 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 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) 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 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s headed our way over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’ve got to be straight with you – this 16-day window is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with very little to get excited about. The first proper surf we see is on Thursday, July 30th, and even that’s a bit of a struggle.
Thursday July 30th kicks things off at D Street. It’s a sandbar set-up, fairly consistent, but it’s an exposed spot. We’ve got a 4ft S swell rolling in with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is sitting at 801 (moderate), which is about the best we’ll see all period. The wind is offshore from the West at 6 mph, which is a major positive – it’ll keep the surface clean. The water temp is 76°, which is a whopping 8° warmer than usual, so that’s very unusual for this time of year. You’ll be surfing in bathwater. The crowd factor is “often,” so don’t expect to have it to yourself. The problem is, the overall wave quality is just marginal. It’s a tough call, but this is the best we’ve got right now. The swell is small enough for beginners, but the quality isn’t there.
Friday July 31st is similar. A 4ft swell from the SSW with a 14-second period, and offshore wind again in the morning. Combined energy drops to 657. Still marginal, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. By the afternoon, the swell drops to 3ft and the quality goes poor.
From Saturday August 1st right through to Thursday August 14th, it’s a desert. The swell drops to knee-to-waist high at best, mostly under 3ft, and the wind swings cross-onshore. The combined energy readings are in the 100-300 range, which is weak. There’s nothing here worth paddling out for. The swell direction is out of the SW, which is not the optimum for D Street anyway. The period is all over the place, but with such tiny surf, it doesn’t matter.
There is a little blip on Friday August 7th where the swell picks up to 3ft with a very long 19-second period from the SSW. Combined energy hits 577. But the wind is cross-onshore in the morning, and the wave comment is still “poor.” A long period swell like that on a beach break can be tricky – it tends to break too straight. It’s not worth the drive.
So, the bottom line: the only window that even qualifies as a surf recommendation is Thursday July 30th and Friday July 31st. Even then, it’s marginal. The rest of the 16 days is a full gap. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, this is a quiet run. Don’t hold your breath, but forecasts can change.
Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 13 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
411 | 457 | 780 | 588 | 261 | 265 | 269 | 123 | 111 | 89 | 87 | 83 | 80 | 91 | 91 | 115 | 107 | 75 | 128 | 125 | 125 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:08AM1.64m | 10:10PM2.18m | 11:34AM1.68m | 10:43PM2.07m | 12:00PM1.73m | 11:19PM1.91m | 12:28PM1.79m | 11:59PM1.72m | 1:00PM1.85m | 00:51AM1.51m | 1:39PM1.90m | 2:08AM1.31m | 2:30PM1.95m | 4:23AM1.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:04PM0.99m | 5:09AM0.27m | 4:43PM0.97m | 5:33AM0.36m | 5:26PM0.95m | 5:57AM0.49m | 6:16PM0.93m | 6:22AM0.63m | 7:17PM0.90m | 6:48AM0.78m | 8:37PM0.85m | 7:18AM0.94m | 10:16PM0.74m | ||||||||
6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
411 | 311 | 780 | 588 | 261 | 265 | 269 | 119 | 111 | 68 | 58 | 60 | 59 | 63 | 32 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 128 | 125 | 125 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
358 | 457 | 26 | 43 | 146 | 92 | 52 | 55 | 36 | 73 | 75 | 83 | 80 | 82 | 53 | 115 | 107 | 75 | 11 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 6 | — | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 9 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 |
32 | 19 | — | 26 | 40 | 28 | 41 | 123 | 82 | 89 | 87 | 46 | 68 | 91 | 91 | 36 | 36 | 41 | 15 | 34 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 4 | 47 | 191 | 0 | 94 | 47 | 0 | 129 | 47 | 0 | 129 | 246 | 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).
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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