
Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. 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+) | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the outlook for D Street over the next 16 days is a real struggle. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with nothing worth paddling out for until the end of the second week. The first nine days are pretty much a write-off, with flat, weak conditions and a persistent cross-onshore to onshore wind that’s gonna keep things messy.
From Tuesday the 4th through to Sunday the 16th, the swell is tiny, mostly 2ft to 3ft, and the wind is blowing straight on or cross-on from the WSW or SW at 6 to 9 mph. The wave energy is weak to moderate, with combined energy readings between 144 and 484, but it’s all just wind chop and poor surf. There’s a little spike in energy on the 7th and 8th with a 19-second and 17-second period, but the wind wrecks it. Not a single decent session in there.
The best chance of something rideable comes on Friday the 14th. The swell picks up to 2ft to 3ft from the SSW, with a long period of 18 seconds – that’s groundswell, which usually means more shape. The combined energy jumps to 538 to 620 (moderate energy). The problem is the wind is still onshore from the W or WSW at 9 mph, so it’s going to be lumpy and marginal. This is the only window where the forecast even hints at a wave, but it’s not going to be pretty.
Then Saturday the 15th is the standout of the whole run. Swell builds to 3ft to 4ft from the SSW, with a 16-second period and combined energy of 607 to 745 (strong energy). The wind finally drops to a light breeze from the WSW at 6 mph, making it onshore but light. This is the best on offer – small, cleanish waves for the experienced crew. Still, 4ft is small, and the onshore wind will keep it a bit soft. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no wetsuit drama.
After that, Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th drop back to 3ft to 3ft, with the onshore wind returning, and by Tuesday the 18th we’re back to tiny 1ft. The only break on the menu is D Street, a sandbar that’s fairly consistent but exposed and often crowded. It’s a beginner spot, but with the swell so small and the wind poor, it’s not really working for anyone. The optimum swell direction is SW, and we get some of that, but the wind just kills it.
Honestly, if you’re desperate, try the morning of Saturday the 15th for the cleanest look. Otherwise, it’s a long wait. The surf stays poor and the forecasts can change, but for now, I’d say save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
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91 | 115 | 107 | 103 | 128 | 125 | 158 | 111 | 140 | 126 | 329 | 241 | 438 | 336 | 291 | 481 | 309 | 305 | 297 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:51AM1.51m | 1:39PM1.90m | 2:08AM1.31m | 2:30PM1.95m | 4:23AM1.20m | 3:37PM2.01m | 6:46AM1.26m | 4:52PM2.10m | 7:50AM1.38m | 6:02PM2.23m | 8:30AM1.50m | 7:02PM2.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:48AM0.78m | 8:37PM0.85m | 7:18AM0.94m | 10:16PM0.74m | 8:03AM1.09m | 11:46PM0.55m | 9:33AM1.20m | 00:52AM0.34m | 11:21AM1.22m | 1:44AM0.16m | 12:40PM1.15m | 2:29AM0.02m | |||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
16 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 128 | 125 | 158 | 111 | 140 | 106 | 329 | 147 | 438 | 336 | 291 | 481 | 309 | 305 | 297 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 5 | SW 12 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | W 12 |
53 | 115 | 107 | 103 | 11 | 34 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 126 | 151 | 241 | 122 | 89 | 94 | 71 | 59 | 49 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | SSW 20 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 15 | SSW 9 | W 12 | SSW 9 | W 13 | W 5 | SW 11 |
91 | 35 | 36 | 39 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 82 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | W 5 | — | SW 9 | — | W 4 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | — | 20 | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 129 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 79 | 129 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 4 | 24 | 94 | 0 |
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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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