D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s look at the same stretch but in feet and Fahrenheit.

The main story is a long dry spell of poor surf at D Street. This sandbar is exposed, but we’re looking at a run of nothing good. The swell is coming from the SSW, but the wind is blowing from the west or WSW, putting it onshore or cross-onshore. That means chop and bad shape. The combined swell energy is moderate, sitting in the 300-400 range, but it’s not giving us any power. The water is 76°, which is about 8° warmer than usual for this time of year—a real oddity, that warm water.

From Sunday, August 9th through Thursday, August 13th, it’s all zeros. Poor surf, messy wind. The first glimmer of anything is Friday, August 14th, but it’s only marginal. The swell is around 2ft to 3ft, with periods of 15 to 18 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, so the waves will have better shape but longer waits between sets.

The best bet is Saturday afternoon, August 15th. The swell hits about 4ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period. The combined energy is 750, which is moderate, and the wind is a light cross-onshore from the WNW. It’s not perfect, but it’s the most push we get. With that long period, it might be a bit straight for this beach break, but it’s the only window. The morning of Sunday, August 16th has about 3ft with a 15-second period and offshore wind from the W, but the energy is dropping.

After that, it’s back to small, poor surf. There’s a tiny bump on August 22nd afternoon with 1ft swell and a 21-second period, which is a very long period, but it’s too weak to matter. The energy is only 381.

So, there’s no real standout. Saturday, August 15th is the only day worth a peek, and it’s a long shot. For the rest of the 16 days, it’s a blank run. The wind is the main problem. If you’re into kite surfing, the onshore wind might be a plus, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a tough wait.

Rusty out.

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