Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 402 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 0.8m 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, this is a tough one. We’re looking at a pretty flat and underwhelming stretch ahead. The first real chance of anything rideable isn’t until late in the window, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about. For the most part, we’re dealing with small, weak swell and a lot of cross-onshore wind that’s just gonna mess things up.
D Street is the only spot on the radar, and it’s a long wait. The first recommendation doesn’t show up until Tuesday, August 18th, but it’s a real struggle. You’re looking at a weak 2ft swell from the SSW with a long 16-second period, which gives it a bit of energy (397), but it’s a sandbar break and that long period stuff can make it break a bit straight and wonky. The wind is onshore and light, and the report calls it “marginal” at best. It’s gonna be a tough paddle for a few unshapely waves.
Wednesday the 19th is a little more promising, with the swell nudging up to 3ft, still from the SSW with a 16-second period (475 energy). Same deal though – light onshore wind in the morning, and then it swings cross-onshore in the afternoon. It’s still “marginal.” This is a beginner-friendly break, but the quality is just not there.
The rest of the week into the weekend is a real drifter. The swell drops, the wind stays messy, and the scores are all flat. We’ve got days of small, weak swell and poor conditions. Thursday the 20th to Tuesday the 25th is a real lull of nothing rideable. The swell is tiny, the period is all over the place, and the wind is never clean.
We finally get a little spike around Saturday, August 29th. The swell picks up to 3ft to 4ft from the SSW, and the period is still solid at 17-18 seconds. The combined energy jumps up to 816 and 890 – that’s a decent pulse of energy. But here’s the heartbreaker: it’s still cross-onshore. The wind is a gentle breeze from the SW or W, which is gonna put a bit of chop on the face. The reports still call it “marginal.” It’s the best we’ve got, but it’s not a standout.
Sunday the 30th is similar, with a 4ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and strong energy (951), but again, that cross-onshore wind is going to be a problem. For a beginner break, this is getting a bit sizey too, and the chop will make it a handful.
So, the long and short of it: There’s no true standout. The best shout is probably the weekend of August 29th-30th, when the swell has some size and energy, but the wind is just not cooperating. It’s a more interesting prospect for kite surfing than a clean paddle session. For a surfer, it’s a case of keeping your expectations low and checking the wind obs before you paddle out. This is a pretty typical blank run for this area – it’s just how it goes sometimes.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 14 |
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316 | 232 | 243 | 339 | 382 | 387 | 242 | 236 | 236 | 170 | 156 | 137 | 98 | 90 | 239 | 222 | 175 | 197 | 273 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:35AM1.37m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:46AM0.96m | 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 | ||||||||
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 15 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
54 | 51 | 54 | 339 | 77 | 387 | 242 | 236 | 236 | 170 | 156 | 137 | 98 | 90 | 239 | 222 | 137 | 135 | 273 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | W 6 | SSW 16 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
316 | 232 | 243 | 54 | 382 | 61 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 59 | 56 | 68 | 48 | 28 | 197 | 199 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 20 | S 8 | SW 18 | SW 19 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 6 | W 5 |
7 | 114 | 98 | 15 | 16 | 1 | 50 | 57 | 16 | 27 | 81 | 51 | 77 | 80 | 57 | 58 | 175 | 18 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 46 | 46 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 129 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 46 |
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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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