Surf spot

D Street

Forecast conditions and map view for D Street in USA, California, San Diego County. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, California, San Diego County
Coordinates: 33.0455, -117.2983

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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.9	1	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	WSW	WSW	WNW	SSW	WNW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wave period (s)	11.9	11.7	11.5	11.3	11.3	9.3	4.5	4.3	4.4	4.7	4.8	5	5	4.3	4.7	4.1	6.9	6	5.8	6.5	6.9	4.7	4.8	4.1	5.1	7.3	10.9	7.5	10.5	13.3	13.2	12.9	12.8	12.7	12.8	13.3	13	12.8	12.3	11.9	11.8	13.5	13.3	13.2	13.1	12.8	12.8	12.3	12.2	11.9	11.8	11.8	11.6	11.3	11.2	11.1
Wave energy (kJ)	147	142	130	126	117	76	16	18	22	30	33	35	31	17	18	15	49	64	64	50	44	18	15	11	14	23	51	23	51	81	94	91	104	101	110	110	114	111	123	117	120	99	95	94	93	76	75	81	80	71	65	64	61	58	58	56
Wind speed (km/h)	9.7	7.2	7.4	13.3	16.2	12.6	9.5	6.5	5.5	5.6	8.3	13.2	17.1	13.7	8.2	6.6	7.8	7.8	8	14.2	16.8	14.4	9.4	8.7	6.9	6.5	5.3	11.2	16.8	13.2	8.3	5.4	4.7	1.8	3.1	10.8	15.2	11.9	8.6	6	4.1	5.6	4.5	11.3	15.2	13.1	9.1	6.5	6	3.9	5.6	11.9	14.1	12.8	7.6	6.2
Wind direction	SCross	SSWCross-on	SSWCross	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SCross	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross	SCross	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SCross	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WSWOnshore	WGlassy	WGlassy	WSWGlassy	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	NWGlassy	NNWCross-on	NNWGlassy	WOnshore	WOnshore	WNWOnshore	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NWGlassy	NWCross-on	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWOnshore	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on

D Street is a well-known surf spot in Encinitas, San Diego County, California. It’s a classic North County beachbreak with a lively local surf scene and easy access from town.

Quick description

Type: Beachbreak
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, though it can be surfed by beginners on smaller, softer days
Wave quality: Can produce fast, punchy peaks with fun lefts and rights
Consistency: Fairly consistent compared with many beachbreaks, especially when a clean swell is running
Crowd: Usually busy, especially on weekends and during good swell conditions

Conditions and characteristics

Sandbars: The wave quality depends heavily on shifting sandbars, so the shape can change seasonally and after storms
Swell direction: Often works well with W to NW swells
Wind: Best in light offshore or glassy conditions; onshore winds can make it messy quickly
Tide: Can be tide-sensitive, with some sections working better around mid tide

Hazards and notes

Crowds and competition: Because it’s a popular local break, etiquette matters
Beachbreak currents: Rip currents and changing shorebreak can make it less forgiving
Shallow sandbars: Can get shallow and powerful, especially on bigger days

Overall vibe

D Street is a fun, accessible, and often lively San Diego County surf spot that can deliver quality beachbreak surfing when the sand and swell line up. It’s a solid spot for surfers looking for fast, playful waves close to town.