D Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.08° N 117.32° W

D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 15 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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 625 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 15th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 16th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 21st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about what’s on the table for the next couple weeks. It’s a bit of a flat spell ahead, and honestly, there’s not much to get overly excited about, but let’s break it down.

The forecast kicks off on Tuesday, September 15th, but don’t get your hopes up. We’re looking at tiny 2ft swell from the southwest at D Street, and the wind is a cross-on mess. The water is a notable 74°, which is much warmer than normal—over three degrees above average for this time of year. The wave energy is weak (274), and it’s just poor conditions with no real wave face to speak of. That’s the story for the whole first few days.

Wednesday the 16th sees a slight bump in swell to 3ft, but it’s still cross-on and only marginally better—the energy climbs to moderate levels (518), but the quality is still marginal at best. Thursday and Friday follow a similar pattern: 3ft to 2ft swell, mostly onshore wind, and not enough to make you rush out of bed. The weekend of the 19th and 20th brings a bit more size, with 3ft to 3ft swell from the southwest, and energy now pushing into the moderate range (551 and 655). The wind stays mostly onshore or cross-on, so you’ll be battling a bit of chop.

Now, here’s the pick of the litter, and I mean that loosely. Saturday the 19th morning, onshore wind is light from the WSW, and the swell is 3ft from the southwest with a long period of 18 seconds. That long-period groundswell will have some push but at a beach break like D Street, it might straighten out a bit. Still, with the wind being light, it’s your best chance for a few rideable waves. The water temp is still warm, but the crowd factor? D Street can get busy, and with the crowds listed as "often," expect some company.

As we head into the last week of September, things drop off again. Swells linger around 3ft to 3ft, but the energy fades and the wind is mostly onshore. It’s a real grind. There’s a short window on Sunday the 27th morning with a glassy 3ft swell and next to no wind, but it’s a tiny swell and the energy is weak (258). Not exactly firing.

To be blunt, the whole 16-day window is lean. There are no standout sessions. If you’re desperate for a paddle, the best bet is Saturday the 19th morning with that long-period SW groundswell and light winds. Just don’t expect perfection. The rest of the time, you’re looking at poor to marginal conditions, and a lot of cross-onshore wind. It’s one of those stretches where the forecast might change, but for now, keep your board waxed and wait.

Stay patient, and stay stoked.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
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16
0.8
SSW
15
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15
0.6
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19
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19
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19
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18
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18
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18
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18
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18
0.9
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17
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17
1.1
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
163
157
157
475
339
366
284
272
405
303
303
299
379
375
375
522
522
499
553
618
443
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NW
10
W
15
W
5
NNW
10
W
15
W
5
NW
10
WSW
10
W
5
WSW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SSW
15
SW
10
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SW
Wind State
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cross-on
glassy
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cross-on
glassy
High Tide
11:53AM1.99m
1:22AM1.32m
12:27PM1.89m
3:51AM1.22m
1:13PM1.79m
2:35PM1.72m
8:13AM1.44m
4:22PM1.72m
7:53AM1.50m
5:36PM1.80m
8:00AM1.57m
6:27PM1.89m
Low Tide
7:08PM0.64m
5:36AM1.11m
8:22PM0.72m
5:03AM1.22m
10:05PM0.73m
11:35PM0.67m
10:11AM1.43m
00:29AM0.57m
11:54AM1.34m
1:06AM0.48m
12:41PM1.21m
1:35AM0.42m
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6:31
6:33
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6:35
6:35
6:35
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6:55
6:53
6:52
6:51
6:50
6:49
6:46
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Temp °C
22
22
20
21
21
20
21
21
19
21
22
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Feels °C
22
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21
21
20
20
21
20
19
20
20
20
22
21
22
22
21
21
20
20
21
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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.

D Street is 5 km (3 miles) from the city of Encinitas. If you plan a vacation in San Diego County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Encinitas. Encinitas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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