
Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,100 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for D Street over the next couple of weeks.
We’re in for a pretty drawn-out, lackluster stretch. The water is sitting at 74°, and that’s a massive 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – seriously unusual, like the ocean’s been sitting in a hot tub. The consistent theme here is cross-onshore or onshore wind, and the recommendations are all pretty low grade, so we’re not talking about any epic sessions. The best of a very average bunch is likely the very end of the run.
The outlook starts on Monday the 20th of July, but honestly, it’s a rough start. Monday morning we’ve got 3 ft of SW swell coming in at 15 seconds, but that 15 km/h cross-on from the SW is already making it choppy and messy. The afternoon doesn't get any better with the wind going onshore. This pattern keeps up through Tuesday and Wednesday – small waist-high waves, but the wind is just never our friend. The wave energy is moderate, around 587 (Monday morning) up to 710 (Tuesday morning), but it’s wasted on the conditions.
Thursday the 23rd sees a bit of a bump, with the swell pushing to 5 ft from the S in the morning, with a period of 13 seconds. The wind is still a problem, though – onshore and light, but it’s not clean. The energy is picking up (867 in the morning, 937 in the afternoon), but the sets will be lumpy.
Friday the 24th and into the weekend, we get a very long period swell arriving. On Saturday morning the 25th, we’re seeing 3 ft of SSW swell with a period of 21 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, but it’s still cross-on. The wave energy is strong (1102), but with that long period and a cross-onshore breeze, it’s going to be tricky; long period swells like this don’t love a straight beach break, and they’ll be inconsistent. Saturday afternoon gets a bit cloudier and choppier. Sunday the 26th is more of the same with 4 ft of SW swell at 19 seconds and a cross-on breeze.
The one little window that might be worth a look is the very end of the forecast. On Friday the 31st of July, we get a 5 ft S swell in the morning, building to 6 ft in the afternoon, with a period of 13-14 seconds. The wind is offshore from the W, light to gentle, and the wave energy is strong (1097 and 1132). This is the standout of the whole run – the biggest, cleanest looking window with offshore wind. Keep in mind, this is 6 ft, so it’s getting a bit too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s the best chance for a decent wave. The early morning of Tuesday the 4th of August also shows a 5 ft S swell with 15 second period and offshore wind, and the energy is very strong (1403), but that’s still a long way off and less certain.
After the 31st, things drop off hard. The 1st and 2nd of August are flat and weak, with poor to no surf. The wind stays onshore or cross-on, and the wave energy plummets to 271-407. That’s a real blank stretch.
So, if you’re waiting for something, pencil in Friday the 31st of July. It’s the only day that looks like it could offer a few decent, clean sets. For the rest, it’s a lot of chop and cross-on frustration.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
344 | 367 | 412 | 506 | 474 | 551 | 437 | 431 | 943 | 806 | 673 | 787 | 341 | 599 | 664 | 799 | 551 | 1004 | 863 | 735 | 799 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 3:02PM1.87m | 3:37AM1.29m | 3:53PM1.88m | 5:50AM1.24m | 4:47PM1.90m | 7:36AM1.30m | 5:41PM1.94m | 8:29AM1.38m | 6:30PM2.00m | 9:02AM1.44m | 7:14PM2.07m | 9:28AM1.49m | 7:53PM2.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:03AM0.79m | 10:06PM0.88m | 8:41AM0.98m | 11:35PM0.77m | 9:32AM1.13m | 00:42AM0.64m | 10:46AM1.22m | 1:31AM0.51m | 12:00PM1.25m | 2:10AM0.40m | 12:56PM1.23m | 2:45AM0.31m | 1:39PM1.18m | 3:16AM0.24m | |||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
235 | 242 | 412 | 506 | 474 | 551 | 437 | 431 | 943 | 806 | 673 | 787 | 339 | 599 | 498 | 241 | 419 | 1004 | 863 | 735 | 799 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 15 | S 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 26 | W 6 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
344 | 367 | 122 | 199 | 62 | 27 | 165 | 306 | 43 | 55 | 171 | 74 | 341 | 54 | 664 | 799 | 551 | 336 | 59 | 57 | 48 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 13 | WNW 5 | SW 11 | WNW 4 | W 5 | SSW 7 | SW 19 | SW 6 | SW 18 | SW 26 | W 7 | SSW 24 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 |
8 | 9 | 172 | 5 | 30 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 130 | 6 | 49 | 171 | 74 | 368 | 36 | 62 | 59 | 41 | 138 | 121 | 103 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 5 | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 5 | — | 4 | — | — | 21 | — | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 15 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 113 | 24 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 24 |
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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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