
Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSW swell with 703 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period with SW 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. 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+) | 8AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at D Street.
Right now, we’re lookin’ at a pretty flat start. Friday July 17 through Saturday July 18? Nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for – tiny weak swell, cross-on wind, and the water’s runnin’ way warmer than normal for this time of year, a solid 6°F above average. That’s unusual, but it ain’t gonna help the waves.
Sunday July 19 shows a little pulse – 3ft to 3ft from the SW, period around 17 seconds – but the wind’s still cross-on or onshore, keepin’ things messy. The energy is gettin’ up there though, around 705 to 1047 (moderate). Still, it’s only marginal at best.
Monday July 20 through Wednesday July 22 stays in that same rut: waist-high SW swell, onshore wind, poor conditions. Thursday July 23 is a bit better with lighter wind, but still onshore and small.
Now, here’s where it gets a little interestin’. From Friday July 24 through Monday July 27, we see a slow build. Swell heights creep up to 4ft–5ft from the SSW, and the period holds steady in the 13–19 second range. The wind flips to onshore but light – 6–9 mph – so it’s not totally trashed. The combined energy jumps into the 1200–1600 range, which is strong. That’s the best window on offer. Still, D Street is a sandbar, exposed, and long-period SW/SSW swell can break a bit too straight here. And with crowds often around, it won’t be empty. But if you’re a beginner lookin’ for a cleanish wave, this is your shot.
Tuesday July 28 to Thursday July 30 holds similar size but the wind goes cross-on again, choppin’ it up. The real standout? I’d say Saturday July 25 afternoon – 3ft but with a 21-second period and light onshore wind, plus strong energy (1261). That’s a long, slow groundswell that might offer some fun lines if you time it right. Or Monday July 27 afternoon – 5ft, 19-second period, light onshore, energy 1642. That’s the biggest push of the whole forecast.
After that, Friday July 31 sees a spike to 7ft from the S, period 14 seconds – that’s gettin’ big for beginners, and with onshore wind it’s gonna be a messy closeout. Then it fades fast into early August.
Bottom line: no true standouts, but the last week of July has the most juice. If you’re desperate, go for the 25th or 27th. Otherwise, keep your board in the car and wait for a better window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 |
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103 | 137 | 366 | 379 | 127 | 414 | 493 | 431 | 393 | 362 | 334 | 512 | 474 | 551 | 437 | 431 | 316 | 280 | 239 | 257 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 00:05AM2.01m | 1:31PM1.84m | 00:58AM1.74m | 2:15PM1.86m | 2:03AM1.48m | 3:02PM1.87m | 3:37AM1.29m | 3:53PM1.88m | 5:50AM1.24m | 4:47PM1.90m | 7:36AM1.30m | 5:41PM1.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:12PM0.94m | 6:52AM0.36m | 7:18PM0.95m | 7:28AM0.58m | 8:35PM0.94m | 8:03AM0.79m | 10:06PM0.88m | 8:41AM0.98m | 11:35PM0.77m | 9:32AM1.13m | 00:42AM0.64m | 10:46AM1.22m | 1:31AM0.51m | |||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | SW 17 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | W 6 |
42 | 137 | 366 | 379 | 110 | 414 | 472 | 322 | 307 | 242 | 334 | 512 | 474 | 551 | 437 | 431 | 316 | 280 | 239 | 59 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | W 7 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | S 13 | S 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
103 | 23 | 98 | 96 | 127 | 143 | 493 | 431 | 393 | 362 | 122 | 265 | 70 | 49 | 28 | 87 | 150 | 186 | 158 | 257 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 11 | W 6 | W 6 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 14 | SW 11 | S 8 | S 8 | S 15 | S 12 | WSW 6 | SW 26 | S 12 |
83 | 39 | 12 | 12 | 56 | 156 | 74 | 43 | 41 | 69 | 175 | 39 | 43 | 34 | 20 | 115 | 75 | 24 | 171 | 137 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | W 4 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 19 | 28 | 33 | 57 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 94 | 24 | 129 | 47 | 24 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 46 | 47 | 5 | 47 | 47 | 39 | 47 | 47 | 5 |
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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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