
Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 553 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Looking at the local surf picture for us over the next couple of weeks. Let’s be straight with each other, it’s a pretty tough stretch ahead. The only name on the board is D Street, a sandbar setup that doesn’t see much quality action. We’ve got a good run of days with absolutely nothing worth paddling out for, so keep your expectations low.
Alright, let’s look at what we’ve got. Through Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th, we see a bit of very long-period groundswell from the southwest rolling in, around 2 ft to 3 ft with a period of 16 to 17 seconds. The wave energy is moderate, reading around 425 to 643 (moderate wave energy). But the problem is the wind. It’s blowing onshore or cross-onshore, and the reports are calling it marginal surf or questionable tide conditions. It’s just not clean enough to get excited about.
We hit a flat and poor spell from Friday the 11th all the way through to Tuesday the 22nd. That’s a massive gap. The forecasts are filled with “poor surf conditions” and scores of zero. The wind is mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore, and the swell period drops right off to a weak 8 seconds on the 13th and 14th. At 4 ft with that short period, it’ll be a lumpy, weak mess at a beach break like this. Honestly, for a few of those days with stronger onshore flow and that small, weak surf, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Now, there is a tiny glimmer right at the end of the forecast. On Wednesday the 23rd of September, we finally get a window. The afternoon shows a glassy offshore condition with a 3 ft SW swell, period of 15 seconds. The report says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the best on offer in the entire 16 days. The wave energy is still moderate at 371 (moderate wave energy). For a brief moment, D Street might clean up into something rideable, but it’s a long-range standout, promising but less certain. Don’t get your hopes up too high.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
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167 | 214 | 326 | 419 | 547 | 496 | 483 | 471 | 360 | 309 | 248 | 208 | 158 | 177 | 146 | 138 | 157 | 192 | 188 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:05AM1.87m | 8:37PM2.28m | 9:33AM1.98m | 9:21PM2.20m | 10:01AM2.05m | 10:03PM2.06m | 10:28AM2.09m | 10:46PM1.88m | 10:56AM2.09m | 11:29PM1.68m | 11:24AM2.06m | 00:18AM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:43AM0.10m | 2:34PM0.74m | 3:15AM0.16m | 3:17PM0.61m | 3:46AM0.28m | 4:00PM0.53m | 4:14AM0.43m | 4:43PM0.49m | 4:40AM0.61m | 5:27PM0.50m | 5:04AM0.79m | 6:13PM0.56m | |||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
139 | 214 | 326 | 419 | 547 | 496 | 483 | 471 | 360 | 309 | 70 | 77 | 60 | 177 | 146 | 138 | 157 | 117 | 71 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
135 | 67 | 85 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 48 | 74 | 71 | 48 | 248 | 208 | 158 | 120 | 87 | 85 | 150 | 192 | 188 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 9 | WSW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 |
167 | 133 | 45 | 82 | 72 | 45 | 39 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 70 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 130 | 127 | 84 | 61 | 38 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
24 | 11 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 47 | 47 | 14 | 24 | 94 | 14 | 113 | 94 | 24 | 26 | 47 | 14 | 113 | 201 | 0 | 113 | 47 | 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.
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.










