Surf Forecasts:
81st Street surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SSE swell with 238 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 (Jul 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 81st Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, my friend, it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, frustrating gap before anything even gets close to worth paddling out for. For the first week or so, you’re better off staying on the beach. The first real glimmer of hope doesn't show up until Wednesday, July 22nd, and even then it’s just a marginal window.
The standout of the whole period, if you can call it that, is 81st Street on the morning of Wednesday, July 22nd. We’ve got a south swell pushing in at 4ft, coming from the S, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is swinging offshore from the SW at 19 mph, which will clean things right up. The wave energy is moderate (201). For a spot that’s usually inconsistent, this is a rare chance to get a few clean ones. The water temp is sitting around 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. Keep in mind, this is a beginner-friendly break, so with the swell at 4ft, it’s getting towards the upper end of what’s fun for a learner, but still manageable.
After that, the rest of the outlook is pretty grim. The morning of Monday, July 28th, sees a small window with a 1.0ft ESE swell and a 9-second period, with offshore wind from the W at 9 mph. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The combined energy is a weak 40. You’ll get a few crumbly little waves, but nothing to write home about.
The same goes for the mornings of Monday, August 3rd, and Tuesday, August 4th. We’re looking at small, knee-high waves in the 2ft to 3ft range from the SSE, with offshore winds. The energy is weak (40-54), and the conditions are described as “surfable but very ordinary.” It’s not a washout, but you’ll be scratching for anything with a bit of push.
For the rest of the time, it’s a write-off. Weak swells, poor winds, or just flat. The spot is inconsistent anyway, so a blank run like this isn’t totally unusual. Keep your eyes on the charts; things can change, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 71mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, light winds from the NE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 12 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ENE 5 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 15 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 204 | 201 | 123 | 158 | 60 | 79 | 25 | 27 | 81 | 37 | 37 | 48 | 29 | 55 | 23 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:04PM0.91m | 2:19AM0.75m | 2:57PM0.89m | 3:12AM0.70m | 3:52PM0.87m | 4:08AM0.67m | 4:48PM0.87m | 5:05AM0.67m | 5:42PM0.87m | 6:00AM0.68m | 6:32PM0.89m | 6:51AM0.71m | 7:18PM0.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:06PM0.12m | 8:03AM0.08m | 9:05PM0.16m | 8:52AM0.12m | 10:04PM0.19m | 9:44AM0.15m | 11:02PM0.20m | 10:38AM0.16m | 11:55PM0.19m | 11:32AM0.16m | 00:44AM0.17m | 12:23PM0.15m | 1:28AM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 41 | 5 | 7 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 33 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 33 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 5 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 15 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 123 | 158 | 60 | 46 | 25 | 27 | 62 | 37 | 37 | 20 | 20 | 55 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | SE 8 | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | — | ENE 5 | ENE 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 79 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | — | 9 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | — | — | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | E 4 | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SW 4 | SW 4 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 4 | ESE 8 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | NE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 9 | 2 | 24 | 50 | 204 | 201 | 16 | 24 | 52 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 81 | 15 | 19 | 48 | — | 13 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 152 | 152 | 842 | 1140 | 1140 | 612 | 223 | 2 | 0 | 243 | 245 | 255 | 247 | 612 | 216 | 255 | 255 | 255 | 190 | 806 | 4 |
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