D Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.08° N 117.32° W

D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's D Street sea temperature is
22.6°C
2.4° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,399 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. 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+)11PM (Tue 8th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 9th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 7th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for D Street. Let’s be straight with you: it’s not a classic run, but there’s a moment in there that could get the blood pumping.

Alright, so the first half of the outlook is a bit of a grind. The water is sitting at 73°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, a feel-good factor for sure, but the waves are a hard sell. The early part of the forecast period, Sunday 6 September afternoon, shows a solid 5ft south swell with a 13-second period, but the 16 mph north crosswind is going to make it a messy, choppy affair. The combined energy is strong at 1321, but it’s a messy one. Monday the 7th has a similar story: 6ft SSW swell, but a cross-on wind keeps it lumpy. The numbers are there, but the conditions are fighting it.

We have to wait a while for the real standout. Wednesday 9 September afternoon is the moment to circle. The swell drops to 3ft from the southwest, but the period is a very long 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and the forecast expects very good surf conditions. The combined energy is still moderate at 517, but with that length of period and glass, this is a clean, lined-up wave for the more experienced crew. The swell direction is a perfect match for the optimum SW direction. This is the best on offer, no question.

After that brief window, it falls away. The rest of the week into the second weekend sees dropping swell and persistent cross-on or onshore winds. The best of the rest is a string of 3ft to 4ft SSW swells around Thursday 10 and Friday 11 September, but they’re all marred by cross-on winds. The energy stays moderate (in the 500-600 range), but the quality just isn’t there for a paddle.

The second week is a quiet affair. From around Sunday 13 September onwards, the swell is small and inconsistent, with most readings under 3ft. The winds are mostly onshore from the west or southwest, keeping the ocean bumpy. The combined energy drops into the lower hundreds, and there’s no real standout. A few glimpses of 3ft to 3ft SW swell with a long period (17-19 seconds) pop up, but the onshore wind kills it. It’s a period for checking the forecast again, not for planning a session.

If you’re itching for a paddle, the glassy Wednesday afternoon is your only real shot. The rest of the window is a waiting game. The water is warm, but the waves are stubborn.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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S
13
1.8
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
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10
1.1
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0.7
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16
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0.8
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14
0.7
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14
0.6
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
839
1363
993
916
387
246
232
151
214
326
419
547
496
483
465
360
355
248
208
160
Wind (km/h)
25
N
15
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
NW
10
NNW
5
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5
SW
10
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10
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10
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15
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15
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20
SSW
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:01PM2.14m
8:09AM1.64m
7:00PM2.24m
8:37AM1.76m
7:51PM2.29m
9:05AM1.87m
8:37PM2.28m
9:33AM1.98m
9:21PM2.20m
10:01AM2.05m
10:03PM2.06m
10:28AM2.09m
10:46PM1.88m
Low Tide
1:27AM0.18m
12:55PM1.08m
2:07AM0.11m
1:47PM0.90m
2:43AM0.10m
2:34PM0.74m
3:15AM0.16m
3:17PM0.61m
3:46AM0.28m
4:00PM0.53m
4:14AM0.43m
4:43PM0.49m
4:40AM0.61m
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7:07
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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