
Surf Forecasts:
D Street surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 921 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period with SW 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 (Aug 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. 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+) | 2AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Well, I’ve got to be straight with you—these next 16 days are a tough watch for anyone with a surfboard around here. There’s no real standout session, and the reports are pretty bleak. The first glimmer of anything surfable doesn’t show up until Thursday the 13th, and even then, it’s marginal at best.
For most of the run, the swell is tiny—around 2 ft to 2 ft—with short periods mostly below 18 seconds, and the wind is onshore or cross-onshore almost all day, every day. The combined wave energy is weak to moderate, ranging from 322 to 471 (moderate energy) early on, then climbing into the 500s and 600s (moderate to moderately strong energy) around the 14th and 15th, but the quality just isn’t there. You’re looking at choppy, messy conditions that are better for a kite than a paddle.
The only slight hope is D Street. This spot is a beachbreak sandbar, fairly consistent, but it’s exposed to the SW and the optimum swell direction is SW, so it lines up. But the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, with moderate breezes that’ll leave things pretty lumpy. The water temperature is 76°, which is 8° warmer than usual for this time of year—that’s very unusual, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.
Thursday the 13th morning is the first time things creep up to a “marginal” call. Swell height is 2 ft from the SW, period 16 seconds—a long period groundswell—with a light cross-onshore breeze. The combined energy is 338, weak to moderate. The long period might help shape the waves a bit, but at a beachbreak, it can make things a bit straight and tricky. Not for beginners.
That afternoon and through to Saturday the 15th, the swell builds a little, hitting 3 ft to 4 ft from the SSW, but the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore with moderate breezes, and the energy climbs to 768 (moderate-strong) by Friday afternoon. Still, the reports are all “marginal surf” or “poor”. You might find a clean-up set, but expect a lot of waiting for not much.
Sunday the 16th features similar conditions: 4 ft SW swell, period around 14-15 seconds, light onshore wind, and combined energy around 527-592. Still marginal.
After that, Monday the 17th through the rest of the second week, the swell drops back to 1 ft to 3 ft, and the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore. The energy fades to below 500 (weak to moderate). It’s pretty much a write-off. If you’re desperate, you could paddle out on one of the marginal mornings with the lightest breeze, but don’t get your hopes up. There’s no standout. For the vast majority of this period, you’re better off doing something else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
186 | 184 | 129 | 319 | 316 | 230 | 264 | 306 | 255 | 353 | 276 | 292 | 404 | 921 | 417 | 683 | 666 | 544 | 482 | 482 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:56PM2.46m | 9:39AM1.70m | 8:45PM2.49m | 10:13AM1.79m | 9:31PM2.43m | 10:46AM1.87m | 10:16PM2.30m | 11:19AM1.93m | 11:00PM2.09m | 11:52AM1.96m | 11:45PM1.85m | 12:25PM1.96m | 00:34AM1.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:10AM-0.05m | 2:33PM0.92m | 3:48AM-0.05m | 3:23PM0.82m | 4:24AM0.03m | 4:11PM0.75m | 4:58AM0.17m | 5:00PM0.72m | 5:29AM0.35m | 5:51PM0.72m | 5:58AM0.56m | 6:46PM0.75m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
139 | 137 | 129 | 319 | 316 | 230 | 264 | 306 | 255 | 353 | 276 | 255 | 404 | 921 | 417 | 683 | 666 | 544 | 482 | 482 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | W 4 | SW 14 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
186 | 184 | 114 | 49 | 56 | 47 | 61 | 47 | 60 | 59 | 52 | 292 | 251 | 9 | 191 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | S 11 | WNW 12 | S 12 | W 5 | W 11 | W 13 | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 |
39 | 33 | 74 | 75 | 45 | 50 | 47 | 22 | 23 | 44 | 149 | 21 | 14 | 44 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | — | W 8 | WNW 12 | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 8 | — | — | SW 11 | — | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
1 | — | 5 | 28 | — | — | 17 | 6 | — | 12 | — | — | 96 | — | 14 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 28 | 37 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 0 | 47 | 46 | 0 | 47 | 95 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 8 | 46 | 47 | 8 | 46 | 47 | 46 |
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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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