Surf Forecasts:
81st Street surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with 131 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with ENE 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 81st Street over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about 81st Street. This is a beginner-friendly spot that's inconsistent at the best of times, and we're looking at a pretty quiet 16-day window. The water's sitting at 80° with a touch warmer feel than average – not a game changer but nice.
The first half of the period is dead. From Tuesday morning the 7th right through to the 12th, it's all poor surf conditions – tiny dribbles, onshore winds, no energy worth paddling for. You're looking at a solid six-day gap with nothing rideable.
Finally, on Monday morning the 13th, we get a little pulse: 2ft from the ENE, period a short 5 seconds, combined energy a weak 44, but at least the wind is cross-off from the NW at 9 mph, keeping the surface clean. It's surfable but very ordinary – a small, weak wave for a beginner to poach a few. The crowd factor here is "sometimes" so you might have company, but it won't be packed.
Then it goes quiet again. Wednesday the 15th has a brief offshore moment (1ft from the E, period 6s, clean) but still score zero – too small to call it a go. The next real chance doesn't show up until Sunday afternoon the 19th. That's the best we've got in the whole run: 5ft swell from the SSE, period 8 seconds, combined energy of 280 – moderate and by far the biggest of the fortnight. Wind is gentle cross-shore (SSE 9 mph) so a little cross-chop on the face, but it's rideable. The break is inconsistent, so you'll have to wait for sets, but that size at a beginner spot is borderline – still okay for learners, but might push your comfort zone. This is the standout, even if it's not perfect.
After that, Monday and Tuesday the 20th and 21st are messy and weak again. Then on Wednesday afternoon the 22nd – that's over two weeks out – we get another slight window: 2ft from the SE, period 7s, combined energy 46, but with a light offshore from the SW at 3 mph and glassy conditions. Tiny but clean, surfable but very ordinary. Again, only for those itching for a shortboard or a longboard cruise.
Honestly, this is a lean spell. 81st Street rarely fires, and this forecast doesn't offer any proper pumping days. The 19th afternoon is your best bet if you're keen, but keep expectations low. Forecasts can change, but for now, the ocean's taking a nap.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 4 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 6 |
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 kJ | 18 | 18 | 21 | 30 | 34 | 77 | 52 | 48 | 34 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 49 | 42 | 40 | 30 | 43 | 39 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:22PM0.91m | 2:40AM0.76m | 3:20PM0.94m | 3:43AM0.73m | 4:23PM0.97m | 4:49AM0.73m | 5:27PM1.01m | 5:55AM0.75m | 6:30PM1.05m | 6:58AM0.78m | 7:31PM1.08m | 7:58AM0.82m | 8:28PM1.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:29PM0.15m | 8:27AM0.06m | 9:35PM0.13m | 9:25AM0.05m | 10:42PM0.10m | 10:27AM0.02m | 11:47PM0.06m | 11:31AM-0.01m | 00:48AM0.01m | 12:34PM-0.05m | 1:45AM-0.04m | 1:35PM-0.08m | 2:38AM-0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 51 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 34 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | — | ESE 10 | SE 4 | ESE 10 | E 6 |
| kJ | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 3 | 22 | 52 | 48 | 34 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 9 | — | 9 | 5 | 9 | 39 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | E 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 11 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 7 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NNW 3 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 5 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 9 | 24 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 12 | S 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | NNE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | E 7 | — | — | — | WNW 2 | — | NW 3 | N 3 | — | — | ESE 9 | E 4 | E 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 14 | 18 | 30 | 34 | 77 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 6 | — | — | 49 | 42 | 40 | 30 | 43 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 152 | 2861 | 152 | 190 | 255 | 198 | 14 | 60 | 0 | 4 | 91 | 91 | 178 | 1232 | 254 | 254 | 937 | 493 | 0 | 254 | 254 |
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