Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 921 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 15) at 2AM. 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 (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and I'm looking at the surf outlook for D Street. Right off the bat, I've got to be straight with you – this isn't shaping up to be a classic run. The water temperature is sitting at 75°, which is a solid 7° warmer than usual for this time of year. That's very unusual, and you'll definitely notice the warm water when you're sitting out there.
The pattern over the next couple of weeks is pretty grim. The swell is small and weak, with combined energy readings mostly in the 300s to 400s – that's weak energy, not enough to get excited about. We're looking at a long stretch of marginal to poor conditions, with only a few brief windows where things clean up slightly.
For the best of what's on offer, I'd point you to Thursday morning, the 27th of August. There's a bit of a pulse that morning, with the swell coming from the South at 4 ft, with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 1230, which is a moderate bump. The real winner is the wind – it's light and cross-onshore, but the forecast actually says "glassy" for the afternoon, so the morning should be clean enough. The direction is a bit more southerly, which isn't exactly the optimum SW for D Street, but it's the best we're going to see.
Other than that, the rest of the month is a write-off. The South SW swells are tiny, mostly 2 ft to 4 ft, with periods around 13 to 17 seconds. The wind is mostly onshore from the WSW or W, which keeps things messy. You'll see combined energy stuck in the 200s to 400s right through to the 26th. There's a big gap of really poor surf from the 12th right through to the 26th, with only a couple of "marginal" days thrown in.
Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on most days. The small, weak swell and consistent onshore wind won't give you much to work with. Keep your expectations low, and maybe that Thursday the 27th morning will be a pleasant surprise. But for the most part, it's a quiet spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 |
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230 | 264 | 306 | 255 | 353 | 276 | 292 | 404 | 921 | 417 | 683 | 666 | 544 | 437 | 437 | 367 | 362 | 316 | 232 | 243 | 339 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:13AM1.79m | 9:31PM2.43m | 10:46AM1.87m | 10:16PM2.30m | 11:19AM1.93m | 11:00PM2.09m | 11:52AM1.96m | 11:45PM1.85m | 12:25PM1.96m | 00:34AM1.60m | 1:01PM1.93m | 1:35AM1.37m | 1:41PM1.88m | 3:23AM1.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:23PM0.82m | 4:24AM0.03m | 4:11PM0.75m | 4:58AM0.17m | 5:00PM0.72m | 5:29AM0.35m | 5:51PM0.72m | 5:58AM0.56m | 6:46PM0.75m | 6:24AM0.77m | 7:51PM0.79m | 6:46AM0.96m | 9:15PM0.81m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
230 | 264 | 306 | 255 | 353 | 276 | 255 | 404 | 921 | 417 | 683 | 666 | 544 | 437 | 437 | 367 | 362 | 76 | 49 | 51 | 60 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 14 | S 11 | W 5 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 |
47 | 61 | 34 | 60 | 59 | 52 | 292 | 251 | 44 | 191 | 37 | 27 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 32 | 316 | 232 | 243 | 339 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | S 11 | SSW 11 | W 11 | W 5 | W 11 | S 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 |
50 | 47 | 27 | 23 | 44 | 149 | 36 | 68 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 114 | 114 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | WNW 10 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | W 4 | — | W 5 | — | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — |
22 | 19 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 11 | 8 | — | 13 | — | 23 | 20 | 27 | 31 | 39 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 5 | 47 | 47 | 4 | 46 | 46 | 8 | 46 | 47 | 30 | 46 | 47 | 45 | 191 | 46 | 0 |
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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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