81st Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.91° N 75.99° W

81st Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's 81st Street sea temperature is
26.6° C
0.9° 

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 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, SSE swell with 80 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s 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 1.3m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 19th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 19th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 16th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’m staring at the charts for 81st Street for the next 16 days, and I gotta be honest with you—it’s a ghost town out there. The first real sign of life doesn't show up until the final few days. From August 14th all the way into the last week, it’s a flat, blown-out mess. We’re talking about a big, empty gap with no surf to speak of.

For the first week and a half, wave heights are barely cracking 0.6ft to 1ft, with sloppy winds and short-period junk. The combined energy is almost always in the weak range, often under 100. You’d be wasting your time.

Then, right at the end, we get a tiny pulse. The best of a bad bunch is on Saturday, August 29th. The afternoon session at 81st Street is the only real standout. The swell is still tiny, only 1ft, but it’s coming from the SE with a longer period of 12 seconds. That’s the only thing giving it a bit of shape. The combined energy hits 129 (moderate), which is the highest we see all window. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy but not howling. It’s not good, but it’s the best we’ve got.

Before that, the morning of the 29th is smaller, and the 27th and 28th have slightly bigger swells but with shorter periods and worse wind. The 27th afternoon has an ESE swell at 2ft with a 12-second period and glassy wind, but the energy is still only 92. It’s a tease.

The water temp is sitting around 80°, which is about normal for this time of year.

Look, if you’re a beginner, those tiny waves might be ok for a splash, but the consistent lack of energy means you’ll be sitting on a board doing nothing. For anyone else, it’s a kite-surfing setup on the days with a bit of wind and chop, not a paddle-surfing one. We’ve got a long, dry run here. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a blank. Don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

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Sunday
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Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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29
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36
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28
Wind (km/h)
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5
ESE
15
N
15
NNE
15
ENE
15
SE
20
SE
25
SSE
20
WSW
10
W
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NNE
5
SSW
10
N
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ESE
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SSE
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SSE
30
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15
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25
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High Tide
10:20AM1.03m
10:38PM1.01m
11:05AM1.03m
11:22PM0.96m
11:50AM1.02m
00:06AM0.89m
12:35PM0.99m
00:49AM0.82m
1:22PM0.95m
1:36AM0.77m
2:11PM0.92m
2:26AM0.73m
3:06PM0.89m
3:23AM0.70m
Low Tide
4:08PM-0.04m
4:30AM-0.05m
4:58PM0.00m
5:11AM-0.01m
5:47PM0.06m
5:51AM0.04m
6:36PM0.12m
6:32AM0.09m
7:28PM0.19m
7:16AM0.15m
8:23PM0.24m
8:05AM0.20m
9:22PM0.28m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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