Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, S swell with 1,443 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s break it down.
First few days, we’ve got some size, but the wind is a real problem. The swell is coming from the south and southwest, with decent period for a groundswell, but the cross-onshore and onshore winds are going to mess up the surface.
Sunday 6th September – D Street has a 5 to 6 ft swell from the south-southwest with periods around 13-14 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (1347-1406). The wind is blowing cross-on from the north-northwest at 12-13 mph, so it’s going to be choppy and bumpy. Not a day to get excited about.
Monday 7th September – The swell drops a little, 6 to 6 ft from the south-southwest, but the wind swings to the west-northwest and stays cross-on at 9-12 mph. The wave energy dips (804-1041) and conditions are poor. Not recommended.
Tuesday 8th September – Swell backs off to 4 to 5 ft from the south-southwest. The wind goes onshore from the west-northwest at 9 mph. The energy is weaker (583-821) and conditions are marginal. Not great.
Wednesday 9th September through Sunday 20th September – This is a long stretch of small surf. Swell heights are mostly 1 to 3 ft, coming from the southwest or south-southwest. The period is very long at times – 15 to 19 seconds – which is classic groundswell, but there’s just not enough size. The wind is mostly light and cross-on or onshore. Wave energy is low to moderate (247-639). The quality is poor to marginal across the board.
Monday 21st September – We start to see a slight uptick. The morning shows a 3 ft southwest swell with a 17-second period and light onshore wind from the west-northwest. Energy is moderate (625). It’s still marginal, but it’s the best looking day in the whole run. That said, it’s a long way out and the confidence isn’t high.
So, what’s the verdict? Honestly, there’s no standout session in the next 16 days. The best you can hope for is a small, clean window on Monday 21st, but don’t plan your week around it. Crowds might be possible at D Street (United States), but with surf this small and conditions this marginal, it’s not going to be a scene.
If you’re desperate, wait for that Monday 21st morning. Otherwise, give it a miss. Things can change, but right now, this stretch is pretty flat.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1225 | 1342 | 835 | 1325 | 947 | 729 | 439 | 653 | 256 | 245 | 214 | 326 | 419 | 540 | 496 | 483 | 395 | 365 | 309 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:40AM1.51m | 6:01PM2.14m | 8:09AM1.64m | 7:00PM2.24m | 8:37AM1.76m | 7:51PM2.29m | 9:05AM1.87m | 8:37PM2.28m | 9:33AM1.98m | 9:21PM2.20m | 10:01AM2.05m | 10:03PM2.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:39AM0.30m | 11:49AM1.23m | 1:27AM0.18m | 12:55PM1.08m | 2:07AM0.11m | 1:47PM0.90m | 2:43AM0.10m | 2:34PM0.74m | 3:15AM0.16m | 3:17PM0.61m | 3:46AM0.28m | 4:00PM0.53m | 4:14AM0.43m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 1225 | 1342 | 835 | 1325 | 947 | 729 | 439 | 653 | 256 | 245 | 145 | 326 | 419 | 540 | 496 | 483 | 107 | 365 | 309 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SW 20 | SSW 16 | WSW 11 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SW 16 | SW 9 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | SW 15 | W 7 | W 6 |
| kJ | 43 | 15 | 435 | 11 | 57 | 57 | 165 | 111 | 195 | 16 | 214 | 83 | 12 | 52 | 39 | 58 | 395 | 61 | 40 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | — | W 11 | NW 11 | WNW 6 | W 11 | SW 18 | SSW 21 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 11 | SSE 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 14 | — | 66 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 50 | 44 | 112 | 214 | 98 | 85 | 45 | 47 | 24 | 14 | 22 | 16 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 49 | 11 | 13 | 33 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 20 | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 47 | 14 | 30 | 47 | 47 | 8 | 47 | 31 | 0 | 47 | 26 | 46 | 113 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 14 |
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