D Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.08° N 117.32° W

D Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's D Street sea temperature is
22.8° C
2.8° 

D Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


D Street surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 437 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 (Aug 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 17th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 17th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 16th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for D Street over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a long, hard look at what's coming our way for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it's a bit of a tough stretch for D Street. We're looking at a consistent southwest groundswell, but it’s small and the quality just isn't there for most of the run. There's a lot of 'poor conditions' and 'marginal' flags in the data, so we're going to have to be patient. The water is sitting at a balmy 73°F, which is nearly 5° warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least the wait will be comfortable.

The forecast is pretty bleak right out of the gate. We kick off on Sunday morning with a bit of 3ft swell from the SSW, but the wind is onshore from the W at 9 mph, and the wave energy is moderate (539). The official call is marginal, and honestly, it looks like a frustrating session. The afternoon doesn't get any better. Monday and Tuesday are more of the same: tiny 2ft to 3ft swells, onshore wind, and poor conditions. The combined energy drops for sure, a sign things are flat and weak. Wednesday and Thursday are no good either, with the wind turning cross-onshore. From Friday the 21st onwards, the swell really fades, dropping to 2ft to 3ft, with light cross-onshore winds. The energy numbers are consistently under 400, indicating weak, unappealing waves.

We hit a rough patch from the 20th to the 28th where the swell size is minimal and the conditions are poor to marginal. There's a glimmer of hope on the 22nd and 23rd, with a 3ft swell carrying a longer period of 19 seconds from the SW, but it's still a cross-onshore wind, and the spot is a sandbar which won't hold that long-period groundswell well. It’s a tough sell.

Now, after what feels like an eternity, things start to look a little more interesting right at the very end. The standout window, and I mean the only one worth circling on your calendar, is Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th. On Saturday the 29th, we finally get a 3ft swell from the SSW, but more importantly, the wind goes light and offshore from the W at 6 mph. The combined energy jumps to a solid 612 in the morning, and even 655 in the afternoon. The report calls it marginal, but with glassy conditions and that energy level, it’s the best we’ve seen. It's a small but clean window for a log or a fun fish. Sunday the 30th is similar, with a 3ft to 3ft SSW swell and light offshore winds from the WSW. The energy is still decent at 470 in the morning. That's your session. It’s not big, but it’ll be clean.

Don't get any big ideas for the following Monday. The resurgent swell fades again with the wind turning cross-onshore. That’s it. Two weeks of waiting for one or two glassy mornings. A real test of patience.

The long-range call for the 29th and 30th is promising, but we’re a week and a half out, so temper the expectations. For now, clean up your gear and wait for that light wind window.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
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SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
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0.9
SSW
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0.9
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16
0.8
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15
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0.8
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14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
443
367
367
264
316
232
243
339
382
387
242
236
236
170
156
137
98
90
239
222
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
W
15
WNW
5
WNW
10
WSW
15
W
0
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10
WSW
10
WSW
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High Tide
00:34AM1.60m
1:01PM1.93m
1:35AM1.37m
1:41PM1.88m
3:23AM1.21m
2:33PM1.82m
3:47PM1.79m
8:25AM1.36m
5:06PM1.83m
8:27AM1.43m
6:08PM1.91m
Low Tide
6:46PM0.75m
6:24AM0.77m
7:51PM0.79m
6:46AM0.96m
9:15PM0.81m
7:01AM1.12m
10:59PM0.76m
00:19AM0.65m
10:08AM1.35m
1:10AM0.54m
11:57AM1.32m
1:47AM0.43m
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7:34
7:31
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Temp °C
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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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