Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 932 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. 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+) | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you: the surf window for D Street (D-Street) is looking pretty flat and uninspiring for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead, so don’t get your hopes up for any epic sessions.
The first real bit of action is a faint pulse on Thursday morning, August 27th. We’re looking at a small 4 ft swell from the S, with a period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is weak (545), so it’s not going to be packing much punch. The wind is light and cross-onshore, which means the surface will be a bit bumpy. The water temperature is a very unusual 74 °F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. Honestly, it’s a marginal setup at best, and the tide might cause issues.
Things actually get worse from there. Friday and Saturday, August 28th and 29th, see the swell drop even smaller, with winds that stay cross-onshore and choppy. The energy is weak, and the scores are poor. We do see a little uptick in swell size late on Sunday, August 30th, but the quality remains poor, with gentle cross-onshore winds.
We then hit a real lull from Monday, September 1st, through the middle of the week. The swell is tiny, often under 3 ft, with very short periods (10-11 seconds). The wind does turn offshore, but it’s not enough to save the day. The combined energy barely breaks 300 in some spots, which is basically nothing. It’s a pretty blank run for most of the first week.
The only flicker of something slightly better shows up on Thursday, September 3rd. The morning brings a 5 ft swell from the SSW, with a 12-second period, and light offshore winds. The combined energy jumps to 948 – still moderate, but the best we’ve seen. The waves should be a bit cleaner with that offshore flow, but it’s still a marginal forecast. Thursday afternoon drops off quickly.
The second week from September 4th to the 11th is poor. The swell stays small, usually between 2 ft and 4 ft, with periods that are all over the place. The wind is often offshore, but the wave quality is consistently rated as poor or marginal. The combined energy is weak, ranging from 400 to 500. Thursday morning, September 10th, has a 3 ft swell from the SW with a 15-second period and offshore winds, but the energy is still weak and the conditions are poor. It’s a tough outlook.
So, to sum it up: there’s really nothing standout here. The best bet is probably Thursday morning, September 3rd, with that 5 ft swell and offshore wind, but even that is a marginal call. For the rest of the 16 days, you’re mostly looking at small, weak, and often bumpy surf. It’s a quiet period, and the forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a hard pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
389 | 274 | 270 | 274 | 465 | 932 | 667 | 788 | 749 | 537 | 400 | 321 | 411 | 350 | 259 | 185 | 206 | 299 | 331 | 418 | 769 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 9:55AM1.75m | 9:18PM2.17m | 10:16AM1.83m | 9:53PM2.09m | 10:39AM1.90m | 10:30PM1.96m | 11:04AM1.97m | 11:10PM1.79m | 11:32AM2.01m | 11:57PM1.60m | 12:06PM2.03m | 00:57AM1.39m | 12:48PM2.02m | 2:40AM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:15PM0.84m | 4:00AM0.29m | 3:51PM0.76m | 4:23AM0.38m | 4:30PM0.69m | 4:46AM0.50m | 5:13PM0.65m | 5:10AM0.64m | 6:02PM0.64m | 5:33AM0.79m | 7:03PM0.65m | 5:58AM0.95m | 8:23PM0.65m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 |
389 | 274 | 151 | 78 | 465 | 932 | 667 | 788 | 749 | 181 | 138 | 163 | 411 | 350 | 259 | 185 | 206 | 299 | 331 | 418 | 769 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | S 9 |
132 | 132 | 270 | 274 | 63 | 34 | 103 | 106 | 163 | 537 | 400 | 321 | 77 | 158 | 20 | 116 | 13 | 154 | 177 | 264 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | W 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SW 18 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 10 | S 15 |
24 | 19 | 153 | 40 | 71 | 33 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 87 | 77 | 158 | 250 | 56 | 118 | 14 | 80 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 53 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 113 | 47 | 0 | 113 | 191 | 0 | 129 | 46 | 14 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 46 | 0 | 45 | 47 | 30 | 47 | 47 | 1 |
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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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