D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s check out what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a slow start. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf, but there’s a little light at the end of the tunnel. The water is a balmy 73°, which is a huge 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – you won’t need a thick suit.

The first real chance is on Saturday, August 15th, in the afternoon. D Street’s got a 4ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a long 16-second period. The energy is moderate (737). The wind is offshore from the W at 9 mph, so it’ll be glassy. The notes say *marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions*, so it’s not a classic, but it’s the best we’ve got to start. The swell is small enough for beginners, but that long period will give it some push.

Sunday the 16th is similar, with a 3ft SSW swell and the same 15-second period. The morning is the pick with light offshore winds, energy dropping a bit (539). After that, it’s a slow fade.

From Monday the 17th all the way through to Friday, August 28th, we’re in a real flat spell. Swell heights hang between 2ft and 3ft, and most days are flagged as “poor surf conditions” or “marginal.” The wind is mostly light offshore, but there’s just no juice in the water. That’s a solid gap of nearly two weeks where you’re better off doing something else.

Now, the real standout – and it’s a long way out, so don’t book the day off yet – is the end of the run. On Friday, August 28th, the afternoon shows a jump: a 4ft SSW swell with a 16-second period. The energy goes strong (1041). Light offshore wind from the WSW at 6 mph. That’s a proper groundswell hitting the sandbar. Then Saturday the 29th morning holds 4ft SSW with a 17-second period and energy still strong (1021). Same clean offshore wind. That’s the best on offer, without a doubt. It’s a wait, but that’s the one to keep an eye on. The waves should have some shape and power for the size.

For the rest of the time, there’s just not much to get excited about. If you’re really keen, the Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th morning sessions are your only real options until that late August pulse.

Rusty.

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