D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a long, hard look at what's coming our way for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it's a bit of a tough stretch for D Street. We're looking at a consistent southwest groundswell, but it’s small and the quality just isn't there for most of the run. There's a lot of 'poor conditions' and 'marginal' flags in the data, so we're going to have to be patient. The water is sitting at a balmy 73°F, which is nearly 5° warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least the wait will be comfortable.

The forecast is pretty bleak right out of the gate. We kick off on Sunday morning with a bit of 3ft swell from the SSW, but the wind is onshore from the W at 9 mph, and the wave energy is moderate (539). The official call is marginal, and honestly, it looks like a frustrating session. The afternoon doesn't get any better. Monday and Tuesday are more of the same: tiny 2ft to 3ft swells, onshore wind, and poor conditions. The combined energy drops for sure, a sign things are flat and weak. Wednesday and Thursday are no good either, with the wind turning cross-onshore. From Friday the 21st onwards, the swell really fades, dropping to 2ft to 3ft, with light cross-onshore winds. The energy numbers are consistently under 400, indicating weak, unappealing waves.

We hit a rough patch from the 20th to the 28th where the swell size is minimal and the conditions are poor to marginal. There's a glimmer of hope on the 22nd and 23rd, with a 3ft swell carrying a longer period of 19 seconds from the SW, but it's still a cross-onshore wind, and the spot is a sandbar which won't hold that long-period groundswell well. It’s a tough sell.

Now, after what feels like an eternity, things start to look a little more interesting right at the very end. The standout window, and I mean the only one worth circling on your calendar, is Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th. On Saturday the 29th, we finally get a 3ft swell from the SSW, but more importantly, the wind goes light and offshore from the W at 6 mph. The combined energy jumps to a solid 612 in the morning, and even 655 in the afternoon. The report calls it marginal, but with glassy conditions and that energy level, it’s the best we’ve seen. It's a small but clean window for a log or a fun fish. Sunday the 30th is similar, with a 3ft to 3ft SSW swell and light offshore winds from the WSW. The energy is still decent at 470 in the morning. That's your session. It’s not big, but it’ll be clean.

Don't get any big ideas for the following Monday. The resurgent swell fades again with the wind turning cross-onshore. That’s it. Two weeks of waiting for one or two glassy mornings. A real test of patience.

The long-range call for the 29th and 30th is promising, but we’re a week and a half out, so temper the expectations. For now, clean up your gear and wait for that light wind window.

- Rusty

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