D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the card for D Street.

Right off the bat, it's a pretty quiet start. We're looking at a solid stretch of days where the surf just isn't offering much. From Wednesday the 19th right through to Thursday the 27th, the ocean is mostly flat or just offering poor, weak waves. The wind is light, often onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is small, with heights mostly between 2ft and 3ft. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting in the low to mid hundreds (between 156 and 483), which tells you there's just no power in the water. It's a real bummer, but it's one of those spells where you'd be better off saving the wax for another day.

Things start to look a tiny bit more interesting around Friday the 28th of August. The swell picks up a touch, hitting 3ft from the SSW with a period of 16 seconds, which is a nice, long groundswell. The energy jumps to 453, and the wind is light onshore. Still, it's only marginal, but it's a sign that the ocean is waking up.

The real standout, and the only time I'd actually get excited, is the weekend of the 29th and 30th of August. On Saturday the 29th, we've got a 3ft to 4ft SSW swell with a solid 16-17 second period. The combined energy breaks into the 700s (702 to 734), which is moderate and a whole lot more than what we've seen. The wind is light, with a slight cross-onshore in the morning and a light onshore in the afternoon. It's still a marginal call, but it's the best on offer. Sunday the 30th is a similar story, with 3ft SSW swell and 15-second periods, energy around 542, and light winds. Because it's a sandbar, that long period groundswell might make it a bit straight, but with the size so small, it should still offer some fun, clean lines. Crowds are often an issue here, so expect company.

As we head into the first week of September, things get a bit weird. On Tuesday the 1st, we see a 4ft swell from the West, but the period is a short, weak 8 seconds and the energy is only 448. It's a poor, choppy mess. After that, it fades back into the marginal territory for Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd, with 2ft to 3ft SSW groundswell and light winds. Nothing to write home about, but a far cry better than that first week-long gap.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a total washout. Your best bet is to aim for Saturday the 29th or Sunday the 30th of August. It's not going to be epic, but it'll be the most fun you'll have in the water this whole forecast period. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no excuses on that front.

Stay thirsty,
Rusty

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