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Ideal surf conditions at D Street

Swell window
S, NW
Best swell direction
SW
Swell size
2ft - 10ft
Swell breaks over
Sand
Wave types
Beach
Wave directions
Left, Right
Wind window
E
Best tides at
Mid
Skill Level
Intermediate, Expert
Seasons
Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer
Board types
Shortboard

D Street surf guide

Surf: Fairly good beachbreak just south of Moonlight. Sometimes hollow and powerful; usually has some kind of rideable surf when all else is flat. Best with medium tides and peaky SW swells. Very crowded. Blows out easily. Directions: Access is at foot of D Street. Park along surrounding streets. Surf: General: D Street in Encinitas is a well-used beachbreak that can be fun at waist-high and blissful at overhead when all the elements come together. Exposed to a wide array of swells, it’s a dependable go-to spot in the summer months and when the combo swells come together in the autumn. The more straight-on the swell, the more likely it is to close out, which is a frequent occurrence here. A sunny Saturday or Sunday can get pretty busy, and when D Street is doing its thing, the vibe in the water gets more competitive. Dawn patrols and evening glass-offs are optimal, as the afternoon winds can pick up around here. Tides: D Street is best when the swells are able to properly hit the bottom, which means mid to low tide is your best bet. Too much water and things will start to slow down. Size: D Street is fun and playful when it’s knee-high, but has the potential to hold up to double-overhead surf on a good day. Wind: E, NE Swell: W, WNW, NW, SW Bottom: There are some rocky reefs out the back that can make things interesting, but on an average day, D Street is a user-friendly, sand-bottom beachbreak. Paddling: A mellow paddle when it’s below chest-high, after that expect to feel the burn. Spot Rating: Located in one of San Diego’s most fertile surfing grounds, D Street is certainly no secret spot. Fun when it’s small, really fun when it’s crossed-up and firing. Access: There’s ample public parking in the area, but it does get busy on the weekends and space is limited. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Because it appeals to everyone from the first-timers when it’s small to the seasoned local pros when it’s firing, there’s always somebody out at D Street when it’s decent. When it’s pumping, it can be a zoo. Local Vibe: With plenty of really good surfers in the area, the better the surf, the more competitive the vibe. Environment: Pretty clean on the daily, but like anywhere in Southern California, caution should be exercised after periods of heavy rains. Hazards: Stingrays, rip currents, shallow sandbars at low tide. Season: A dependable, well-utilized spot in North San Diego County that has waves most of the year. Picks up the SW swells of summertime and is exposed to energy from the North Pacific, too, so winter can be super consistent and really fun when swells start stacking up back to back. Spring can be a disappointment, as the swells slow down and onshore winds become an issue.

Written by Joris de Ruiter

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