Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,399 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 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. 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+) | 11PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks for D Street. Let’s be straight with you: it’s not a classic run, but there’s a moment in there that could get the blood pumping.
Alright, so the first half of the outlook is a bit of a grind. The water is sitting at 73°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, a feel-good factor for sure, but the waves are a hard sell. The early part of the forecast period, Sunday 6 September afternoon, shows a solid 5ft south swell with a 13-second period, but the 16 mph north crosswind is going to make it a messy, choppy affair. The combined energy is strong at 1321, but it’s a messy one. Monday the 7th has a similar story: 6ft SSW swell, but a cross-on wind keeps it lumpy. The numbers are there, but the conditions are fighting it.
We have to wait a while for the real standout. Wednesday 9 September afternoon is the moment to circle. The swell drops to 3ft from the southwest, but the period is a very long 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and the forecast expects very good surf conditions. The combined energy is still moderate at 517, but with that length of period and glass, this is a clean, lined-up wave for the more experienced crew. The swell direction is a perfect match for the optimum SW direction. This is the best on offer, no question.
After that brief window, it falls away. The rest of the week into the second weekend sees dropping swell and persistent cross-on or onshore winds. The best of the rest is a string of 3ft to 4ft SSW swells around Thursday 10 and Friday 11 September, but they’re all marred by cross-on winds. The energy stays moderate (in the 500-600 range), but the quality just isn’t there for a paddle.
The second week is a quiet affair. From around Sunday 13 September onwards, the swell is small and inconsistent, with most readings under 3ft. The winds are mostly onshore from the west or southwest, keeping the ocean bumpy. The combined energy drops into the lower hundreds, and there’s no real standout. A few glimpses of 3ft to 3ft SW swell with a long period (17-19 seconds) pop up, but the onshore wind kills it. It’s a period for checking the forecast again, not for planning a session.
If you’re itching for a paddle, the glassy Wednesday afternoon is your only real shot. The rest of the window is a waiting game. The water is warm, but the waves are stubborn.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 839 | 1363 | 993 | 916 | 387 | 246 | 232 | 151 | 214 | 326 | 419 | 547 | 496 | 483 | 465 | 360 | 355 | 248 | 208 | 160 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:01PM2.14m | 8:09AM1.64m | 7:00PM2.24m | 8:37AM1.76m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:27AM0.18m | 12:55PM1.08m | 2:07AM0.11m | 1:47PM0.90m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 |
| kJ | 839 | 1363 | 993 | 916 | 387 | 246 | 232 | 145 | 101 | 326 | 419 | 547 | 496 | 483 | 100 | 71 | 355 | 66 | 47 | 42 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | WSW 11 | SW 19 | W 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 8 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 435 | 11 | 57 | 2 | 277 | 201 | 154 | 151 | 214 | 74 | 82 | 16 | 24 | 70 | 465 | 360 | 48 | 248 | 208 | 160 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | NW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 33 | 5 | 10 | 57 | 50 | 111 | 112 | 130 | 133 | 117 | 31 | 34 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 14 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 8 | 47 | 47 | 30 | 46 | 30 | 30 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 24 | 24 | 94 | 14 | 94 | 276 | 0 |
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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).
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