D Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.08° N 117.32° W

D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's D Street sea temperature is
21.9° C
1.9° 

D Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


D Street surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 387 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 19th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 25th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 19th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, checkin’ in with a look at what's cookin' over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you, it’s a bit of a slow burn for a while. We’re not talkin’ total flatness, but the quality just isn't there to get excited about for quite a stretch.

We’re lookin' at D Street as the only spot on the cards, and the first week and a bit is a real test of patience. From now through to around the 28th of August, it’s mostly small and messy. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or straight onshore, which is a real bummer for a sandbar break. The swell is tiny, mostly around 2 ft to 3 ft from the SSW with a long period of 16-19 seconds. That’s a classic groundswell, but with no real push and that side-wind, the energy just gets chopped up. The combined energy readings are all over the shop, mostly moderate (between 209 and 487), but it’s not translating into any rideable waves. The forecast is callin’ it marginal or poor the whole time, and I’d have to agree. Not worth paddlin’ out unless you’re desperate for a dunk.

There’s a bit of a shift around the 29th of August. We finally see the swell nudge up a bit. The morning of Saturday the 29th shows a 3 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and combined energy climbing into strong territory at 532. By the afternoon, we’re lookin’ at 4 ft from the same direction with energy at 706. The wind is still onshore from the WSW, but that’s a light breeze at 6 mph. The condition is still described as marginal, but this is the first time we see a score of 2 out of 10, which is the highest in the whole run. It’s not a standout classic, but it's the best we've got. It might offer a few lumpy, workable waves if you’re keen. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 71°, which is notable for the time of year.

Sunday the 30th keeps that 4 ft swell from the SSW, still with that light onshore breeze. It’ll be much the same – a bit of size but no polish.

So, the only real highlight, and I say highlight loosely, is that Saturday the 29th of August. It’s the most energy we see in the whole 16-day window, and the first time the size gets over 3 ft. But don't expect a clean, sparkling D Street. Expect a bit of a wrestling match with a light onshore bump. If you’re a beginner, the swell is small enough, but the conditions aren't ideal. If you're an expert, you'll be wanting a lot more power and a lot less wind.

It’s a tough outlook, no doubt. That long gap of nothing is real. But as I always say, it never stays flat forever. Forecasts change, and that small window at the end of the month is something to keep an eye on. For now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:41PM1.88m
3:23AM1.21m
2:33PM1.82m
3:47PM1.79m
8:25AM1.36m
5:06PM1.83m
8:27AM1.43m
6:08PM1.91m
8:41AM1.49m
6:56PM2.01m
8:58AM1.55m
7:35PM2.10m
Low Tide
9:15PM0.81m
7:01AM1.12m
10:59PM0.76m
00:19AM0.65m
10:08AM1.35m
1:10AM0.54m
11:57AM1.32m
1:47AM0.43m
12:51PM1.24m
2:18AM0.34m
1:31PM1.14m
2:46AM0.27m
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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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