D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at D Street.

Right now, we’re lookin’ at a pretty flat start. Friday July 17 through Saturday July 18? Nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for – tiny weak swell, cross-on wind, and the water’s runnin’ way warmer than normal for this time of year, a solid 6°F above average. That’s unusual, but it ain’t gonna help the waves.

Sunday July 19 shows a little pulse – 3ft to 3ft from the SW, period around 17 seconds – but the wind’s still cross-on or onshore, keepin’ things messy. The energy is gettin’ up there though, around 705 to 1047 (moderate). Still, it’s only marginal at best.

Monday July 20 through Wednesday July 22 stays in that same rut: waist-high SW swell, onshore wind, poor conditions. Thursday July 23 is a bit better with lighter wind, but still onshore and small.

Now, here’s where it gets a little interestin’. From Friday July 24 through Monday July 27, we see a slow build. Swell heights creep up to 4ft–5ft from the SSW, and the period holds steady in the 13–19 second range. The wind flips to onshore but light – 6–9 mph – so it’s not totally trashed. The combined energy jumps into the 1200–1600 range, which is strong. That’s the best window on offer. Still, D Street is a sandbar, exposed, and long-period SW/SSW swell can break a bit too straight here. And with crowds often around, it won’t be empty. But if you’re a beginner lookin’ for a cleanish wave, this is your shot.

Tuesday July 28 to Thursday July 30 holds similar size but the wind goes cross-on again, choppin’ it up. The real standout? I’d say Saturday July 25 afternoon – 3ft but with a 21-second period and light onshore wind, plus strong energy (1261). That’s a long, slow groundswell that might offer some fun lines if you time it right. Or Monday July 27 afternoon – 5ft, 19-second period, light onshore, energy 1642. That’s the biggest push of the whole forecast.

After that, Friday July 31 sees a spike to 7ft from the S, period 14 seconds – that’s gettin’ big for beginners, and with onshore wind it’s gonna be a messy closeout. Then it fades fast into early August.

Bottom line: no true standouts, but the last week of July has the most juice. If you’re desperate, go for the 25th or 27th. Otherwise, keep your board in the car and wait for a better window.

Rusty.

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