D Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.08° N 117.32° W

D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's D Street sea temperature is
23.0° C
3.0° 

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 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 700 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 17th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 18th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 15th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it's Rusty here, and we've got a bit of a story to tell for the next couple of weeks. I've been staring at the charts and honestly, the first ten days are a bit of a write-off. There's just not enough grunt in the water to get excited about, and the wind is mostly a pest. We've got a long gap of nearly 10 days with nothing worth paddling out for, so if you're looking for a wave, patience is the name of the game.

Let's start from the very beginning. Things kick off early Saturday morning, 15th August, but don't get your hopes up. D Street is seeing some small 3 ft swell from the SSW, with a long 16-second period that gives it a bit of life. The water is a notable 73°, which is *much* warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's a nice surprise. But the wind is onshore from the WNW, and the combined energy is only 679 – it's weak, messy, and described as poor surf. This theme repeats all the way through Saturday, Sunday, and into the following week. The swell stays small, mostly between 2 ft and 3 ft, and the wind never really gets right. It's a frustrating stretch of marginal or poor surf.

Then, around the 22nd and 23rd, there’s a little blip of energy but it's still plagued by onshore or cross-onshore winds. You’re not missing much.

The Light at the End of the Tunnel

The real story begins to shape up for the final week. On Tuesday morning, 25th August, things change. The swell jumps to 6 ft from the SSE, with a combined energy of 2009 – that's moderate to strong energy finally. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the SW, which isn't perfect, but it's a huge step up from what we've seen. This swell holds through Wednesday and Thursday, peaking at 7 ft on Wednesday morning (26th August) from the S, with energy still strong at 1738. Now, at 7 ft, this is getting into expert territory, especially with a 14-second period.

Honestly, the standout window is Tuesday morning, 25th August, through to Thursday the 27th. For D Street, the best look is likely Wednesday morning the 26th. The swell is 7 ft from the south, period is 14 seconds, and the wind is an offshore light breeze from the WSW. That light, offshore wind is a major positive – it'll clean things right up. The combined energy is 1738, so there's proper power behind it. Just be aware, this size is not for beginners. With a period around 14 seconds, it's a solid groundswell, and D Street is a sandbar, so it could get a bit shifty, but for anyone with experience, this is the session to target.

From the 28th onwards, the swell drops back down, and the cross-onshore wind returns, so that mid-week kick is your best, and really only, proper chance to score.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
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Thursday
20
Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
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14
0.7
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16
0.7
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17
0.9
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0.9
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16
0.9
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16
0.8
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15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
417
683
666
493
443
367
367
264
316
232
243
339
382
387
242
236
236
170
156
137
98
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
W
10
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
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5
W
10
WSW
15
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15
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High Tide
11:52AM1.96m
11:45PM1.85m
12:25PM1.96m
00:34AM1.60m
1:01PM1.93m
1:35AM1.37m
1:41PM1.88m
3:23AM1.21m
2:33PM1.82m
3:47PM1.79m
8:25AM1.36m
5:06PM1.83m
Low Tide
5:51PM0.72m
5:58AM0.56m
6:46PM0.75m
6:24AM0.77m
7:51PM0.79m
6:46AM0.96m
9:15PM0.81m
7:01AM1.12m
10:59PM0.76m
00:19AM0.65m
10:08AM1.35m
1:10AM0.54m
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7:35
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7:31
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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27
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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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