D Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.08° N 117.32° W

D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's D Street sea temperature is
22.4°C
2.2° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 553 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 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 5AM (Fri 11th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 10th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for the coming weeks.

Right now, the outlook is pretty grim, I gotta be honest. We’ve got a long stretch of poor to marginal conditions ahead, so don’t expect to be ripping any time soon. The first real chance of anything half-decent doesn’t show up until late in the window.

The only break we’ve got to look at is D Street. It’s a sandbar, exposed to the southwest swell, and it’s fairly consistent, but the problem is the wind and wave quality. Water temp is sitting at a very unusual 72°, much warmer than normal for this time of year, which feels a bit weird.

The first real gap is a long one – from now up until around Wednesday, September 20th, it’s pretty much a write-off. You’re looking at a mix of cross-on winds, weak swells, and marginal surf that’s either too small or too messy. That’s over a week of nothing to get excited about.

Around Sunday, September 20th morning, things perk up just a little. There’s a clean window with light offshore winds from the WSW at 6 mph, and a 3ft swell from the SW with a solid 17-second period. That’s some proper groundswell energy, with moderate combined energy (578). That long period will make for cleaner shaped waves, but on a sandbar it can sometimes be a bit too straight. Still, this is the standout in the whole forecast. It’s a small swell, so it’s manageable for all levels, and the light offshore wind should keep it glassy.

The next day, Monday, September 21st, holds up with similar conditions – morning offshore winds from the W at 6 mph and a 3ft SW swell (17-second period). The combined energy ticks up to 636, still moderate. It’s not pumping, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see in the whole 16-day window. The afternoons get a bit of a cross-on wind from the W at 9 mph, but still manageable. Crowds are likely at D Street, but for this kind of clean, small groundswell, it’ll be worth it.

Tuesday, September 22nd, morning stays clean with cross-offshore wind and a 3ft SW swell (16-second period). The afternoon shifts to light offshore from the W at 9 mph. Consistent, but not a massive step up.

Wednesday, September 23rd, morning is another clean one – light offshore from the W at 6 mph, and a 3ft SW swell (16 seconds). The combined energy is moderate at 575. It’s a solid morning session.

All in all, this isn’t a blockbuster forecast. The first week plus is a total loss. The only real window to get wet is from September 20th through 23rd, with the mornings being the best bet for clean, lined-up waves. The long period swell is the main draw, but on a sandbar, it might feel a bit fat. Still, if you’re keen, those mornings are the ones to circle on the calendar.

Stay patient, boys. Longer-range stuff is always a bit of a gamble, but this little run looks promising enough if the wind holds.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
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
10:56AM2.09m
11:29PM1.68m
11:24AM2.06m
00:18AM1.49m
Low Tide
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
5:27PM0.50m
5:04AM0.79m
6:13PM0.56m
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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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