Surf Forecasts:
81st Street surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, SSE swell with 103 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 81st Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about what's on offer. Honestly, looking at the next 16 days, it's a pretty bleak stretch for 81st Street. We're staring down the barrel of a long run of small, weak surf and it's going to be a challenge to find a decent wave.
The water is sitting at 76° which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a good spring suit.
We're kicking off on the 27th of July with nothing. The forecast from the 27th right through to the morning of the 7th of August is all "poor surf conditions" and scores of zero. That's a solid gap of over a week with nothing worth paddling out for. The combined swell energy is weak, mostly under 100 (e.g. 30, 23, 48), with tiny waves under 2ft. The swell is coming from the ESE and SE, which is fine for the break, but it's just too small and short-period (7-8 seconds) to do anything with. The winds are mostly cross or cross-off, but it doesn't matter because there's no power in the ocean.
Now, on the morning of the 7th of August, things get just barely interesting. It's not a standout, but it's the only thing worth mentioning. The morning of Friday the 7th shows a little bump in energy to 60 (combined energy of all swells directed here) and the swell ticks up to just under 3ft from the SSE. The wind goes glassy, which is a massive positive. The comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It's tiny, but glassy and clean. If you're desperate, you could get a few knee-high walls. The period is still only 7 seconds, so it's weak, short-period windswell. After that, it drops right back to nothing for the rest of the run.
So, here's the honest truth: there's no "best on offer." The only real option is that glassy morning on the 7th of August for a beginner looking for a tiny, clean wave. The swell direction is optimal for the break (ESE in the guidance), so the angle is right, but the size is just pitiful. For anyone else, it's a kite-surfing setup with the cross-shore winds, but definitely not a surf session. The forecast is reliable for the near-term, and honestly, it doesn't look like it's going to change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | NE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 22 | 24 | 34 | 74 | 42 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 45 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:22AM0.78m | 8:39PM0.96m | 9:02AM0.82m | 9:16PM0.97m | 9:40AM0.85m | 9:52PM0.97m | 10:18AM0.88m | 10:28PM0.96m | 10:54AM0.91m | 11:05PM0.94m | 11:33AM0.94m | 11:45PM0.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:08AM0.12m | 1:54PM0.12m | 2:46AM0.10m | 2:37PM0.11m | 3:20AM0.08m | 3:18PM0.11m | 3:54AM0.06m | 3:58PM0.11m | 4:27AM0.06m | 4:40PM0.11m | 5:00AM0.06m | 5:24PM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 8:15 | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — |
mm | 4 | — | — | 39 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | 4 | 7 |
Temp °C | 23 | 26 | 30 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 22 | 24 | 4 | 74 | 42 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | SE 8 | — | SSE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 8 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 3 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 8 | — | 7 | 8 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 3 | SSE 4 | S 6 | N 3 | N 3 | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | — | N 3 | — | SE 3 | ESE 7 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 34 | 137 | 5 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 20 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 45 | 84 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1273 | 739 | 1176 | 919 | 0 | 14 | 126 | 91 | 164 | 126 | 152 | 152 | 418 | 164 | 530 | 612 | 570 | 363 | 923 |
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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).
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