81st Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.91° N 75.99° W

81st Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's 81st Street sea temperature is
26.3°C
1.0° 

81st Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


81st Street surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, SE swell with 35 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 81st Street this week:

The surf forecast for 81st Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 81st Street in the next 16 days are 0.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 4s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 4s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 81st Street over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk 81st Street in feet and degrees.

Honestly, the next week and a half is quiet. Real quiet. The water is 79°, which is pretty normal for the time of year, but the surf is just not there.

From now through the end of August, the swell is tiny—0.7ft to 1ft. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, with a few glassy moments like Tuesday afternoon (25th August) and Monday afternoon (31st August). But the energy is weak (the combined energy of all swells directed here is only 15 to 44), and the period is short, around 7-8 seconds. Not enough to get excited about.

Things start to pick up around the 1st of September. A longer-period groundswell from the east arrives, pushing the swell to 2ft on Tuesday, then up to 3ft by Wednesday the 2nd. The energy jumps to 539 on Wednesday morning, but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s messy.

The best day is Thursday the 3rd of September. The swell is 3ft from the ESE, with a solid 12-13 second period, giving it real push. The combined energy is strong at 378 to 399, and the wind turns offshore in the morning from the WSW, making it clean. This is the one to go for. The spot is inconsistent and a beginner spot, so when it works, it’s a gem. The crowd factor is "sometimes," so you might have company, but the offshore wind will keep it smooth.

After that, it fades. Friday and Saturday return to 2ft to 3ft, but the wind turns poor and the swell direction is messy. Energy drops to 138-236.

In the second week, the 7th of September offers a 3ft ENE swell with a clean cross-offshore wind, but the period is short (9-10 seconds) and the energy is only 157-163. Surfable, but nothing special.

To sum it up: Thursday the 3rd of September is your best bet. The rest of the 16 days is mostly a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:20AM0.77m
6:46PM0.94m
7:08AM0.82m
7:28PM0.98m
7:52AM0.87m
8:08PM1.00m
8:32AM0.93m
8:46PM1.02m
9:10AM0.98m
9:23PM1.02m
9:47AM1.02m
10:01PM1.01m
Low Tide
00:10AM0.25m
11:55AM0.22m
00:54AM0.21m
12:44PM0.20m
1:33AM0.17m
1:30PM0.16m
2:09AM0.13m
2:14PM0.14m
2:43AM0.10m
2:56PM0.12m
3:17AM0.08m
3:38PM0.11m
3:51AM0.06m
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Information about the 81st Street Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for 81st Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 81st Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 81st 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 (81st 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 81st 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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