Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 932 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. 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+) | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna level with you—this 16-day run for D Street is a real mixed bag, and mostly a quiet one. We’ve got a long stretch of marginal to poor conditions ahead before a couple of mornings that could be worth the wait. The water is sitting at 73°F, which is a hefty 5° warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s a nice surprise if you’re in the water.
The first real glimmer of something decent isn’t until Wednesday the 2nd of September morning. That’s a solid week away, and the days before that are a slog. From Wednesday the 26th of August right through to Tuesday the 1st of September, it’s all cross-on winds, onshore breezes, and small, weak swell with energy readings mostly in the 400-800 range—moderate at best, but with poor conditions. Expect a lot of choppy, bumpy, uninviting water. The surf is small, never cracking 5 ft, and with periods around 11-12 seconds, it’s short-period wind swell that’s not going to hold shape well. Honestly, for the first week, you’re better off finding something else to do.
Then on Wednesday the 2nd of September morning, things shift. The wind goes glassy—WNW at only 3 mph—and we get a 4 ft SSW swell with a 12-second period. The combined energy is 657, which is moderate, but the glassy surface makes it really clean. The wave condition says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the standout window for the whole forecast. The swell is small enough for beginners, but the quality will be there for everyone. The morning of Thursday the 3rd of September is another highlight: glassy again, with the swell bumping up to 6 ft from the SSW at 12 seconds. That’s getting into the fun zone, but at 6 ft it’s still manageable for most intermediates. Energy jumps to 1081, so there’s proper push. The wave condition says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers,” so if you’ve got some chops, that Thursday morning is your best shot.
After that, the rest of the run fades out. From Friday the 4th of September onward, the swell drops back to around 3 ft to 4 ft, winds turn more onshore, and the energy levels slide back under 900. There’s a long period on the 4th of September morning (17 seconds), but with only 3 ft of swell, it’s going to be pretty weak and inconsistent. Nothing to get excited about.
So, the call: if you’ve got patience, hold out for the mornings of Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd of September. Those are the only real standouts, with glassy winds and clean, fun-sized swell. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off for decent surfing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
556 | 517 | 305 | 389 | 274 | 270 | 343 | 470 | 932 | 667 | 627 | 697 | 537 | 400 | 347 | 324 | 356 | 151 | 298 | 344 | 497 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:35AM1.68m | 8:44PM2.20m | 9:55AM1.75m | 9:18PM2.17m | 10:16AM1.83m | 9:53PM2.09m | 10:39AM1.90m | 10:30PM1.96m | 11:04AM1.97m | 11:10PM1.79m | 11:32AM2.01m | 11:57PM1.60m | 12:06PM2.03m | 00:57AM1.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:40PM0.94m | 3:36AM0.25m | 3:15PM0.84m | 4:00AM0.29m | 3:51PM0.76m | 4:23AM0.38m | 4:30PM0.69m | 4:46AM0.50m | 5:13PM0.65m | 5:10AM0.64m | 6:02PM0.64m | 5:33AM0.79m | 7:03PM0.65m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 17 | W 7 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 |
556 | 517 | 305 | 389 | 274 | 151 | 101 | 75 | 932 | 134 | 627 | 201 | 172 | 109 | 138 | 324 | 356 | 151 | 298 | 344 | 497 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | W 7 | SSW 16 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 15 | WNW 7 | W 6 | S 12 | SSW 13 | WNW 5 | SW 18 |
302 | 196 | 171 | 132 | 132 | 270 | 343 | 470 | 44 | 667 | 115 | 697 | 537 | 400 | 347 | 77 | 38 | 150 | 116 | 9 | 111 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 7 | W 12 | W 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 5 | SW 18 | WNW 5 |
30 | 19 | 14 | 23 | 73 | 30 | 78 | 52 | 33 | 20 | 36 | 14 | 90 | 110 | 321 | 321 | 173 | 118 | 8 | 80 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | NW 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 95 | 47 | 24 | 113 | 24 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 46 | 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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