Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, S swell with 2,182 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SSW 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 (Aug 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. 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+) | 2AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here, checkin' in with the local scoop for our stretch of coast. Let’s be straight with each other – the next week and a half is gonna be a real test of patience. We’ve got a long stretch of flat, weak, or just plain messy conditions ahead, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
We start off the run with a couple of days of super marginal surf. Sunday the 30th through to the end of the first week is mostly a bust. The water is a crazy 77° right now - that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a weird bonus, but it ain't helpin' the waves. We’re lookin' at onshore winds and tiny, weak scraps. The combined energy is moderate at best, around 627 (moderate wave energy) on Sunday afternoon, but the tide and conditions are just off. It’s basically a write-off for a proper paddle.
For the next several days, from Monday the 31st right through to Thursday the 4th of September, the story is the same: small swell, onshore wind, and poor surf conditions. You’ll see a few morning windows with a bit of energy, but it’s all just enough to get your hopes up before a reality check. Just keep the board in the car and wait for the weekend.
But hold on. Saturday the 5th of September is our one true stand-out. The morning kicks off under cloudy skies, but the wind goes glassy – dead calm, 3 mph from the southwest. That is a major positive. We’ll see a clean 4ft to 5ft swell from the SSE, with a solid 14-second period. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1107 (strong wave energy) in the morning, building to 1327 (strong wave energy) by the afternoon. D Street will be clean and have some push. It’s not a monster, but it’s the best we’ve got. This is a day for the experienced surfer to get out there and enjoy some proper-shaped waves. Expect crowds to be possible, as it’s the only real window.
Sunday the 6th of September gets messy. The swell builds to 7ft from the south, but the wind swings to a strong onshore from the north, 16 mph, with rain. The energy is high, but the quality is ruined. It’s a choppy, blown-out mess. By the afternoon, the wind is howling out of the southeast at 34 mph with heavy rain. That’s kite-surfing territory, not for the paddle crew.
Monday the 7th of September gets wild. The swell is predicted to be a massive 15ft from the south, with a short 12-second period. The combined energy is a staggering 10264 (very strong wave energy). The wind is okay, but the size is just too big for this break. This is only for the absolute experts, and even then, it’s a serious call. The rest of the week after that fades back into marginal, weak, and onshore conditions, with small 2ft to 3ft swells and light winds. It’s a long, slow taper back to nothing.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a total write-off. Your only real window is Saturday the 5th of September. That’s your day. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
472 | 389 | 257 | 228 | 156 | 116 | 114 | 152 | 132 | 129 | 295 | 198 | 553 | 651 | 587 | 659 | 620 | 580 | 811 | 1315 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:10PM1.79m | 11:32AM2.01m | 11:57PM1.60m | 12:06PM2.03m | 00:57AM1.39m | 12:48PM2.02m | 2:40AM1.23m | 1:47PM1.99m | 6:05AM1.25m | 3:13PM1.98m | 7:12AM1.38m | 4:45PM2.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:13PM0.65m | 5:10AM0.64m | 6:02PM0.64m | 5:33AM0.79m | 7:03PM0.65m | 5:58AM0.95m | 8:23PM0.65m | 6:24AM1.10m | 10:06PM0.59m | 7:00AM1.24m | 11:37PM0.46m | 10:01AM1.32m | 00:39AM0.30m | |||||||
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 7 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 | W 6 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 |
472 | 94 | 255 | 228 | 151 | 114 | 106 | 92 | 33 | 95 | 43 | 94 | 553 | 651 | 587 | 659 | 620 | 580 | 811 | 1315 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SSW 14 | W 7 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 11 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 |
83 | 389 | 72 | 161 | 43 | 34 | 114 | 41 | 129 | 129 | 295 | 103 | 62 | 47 | 74 | 51 | 327 | 512 | 506 | 530 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSE 14 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 13 |
72 | 69 | 257 | 56 | 156 | 116 | 80 | 152 | 132 | 50 | 106 | 198 | 90 | 56 | 45 | 116 | 21 | 15 | 10 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | W 5 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 49 | — | — | 32 | 28 | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 0 | 46 | 47 | 0 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 0 | 46 | 191 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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