Surf Forecasts:
81st Street surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 263 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 81st Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you—this 16-day outlook is a tough one. For 81st Street, we’re looking at a long stretch of mostly poor surf with very few windows worth paddling out for. The water’s sitting at a warm 77°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Let’s break it down.
The first good sign doesn’t appear until Wednesday, August 5th, in the morning. Swell bumps up to 2 ft from the SE with a period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy is a weak 44. Winds are light from the SSW at 6 mph, keeping it clean. It’s only a 1 out of 10 for quality, so it’s barely surfable—small, short-period stuff that’s more for getting wet than scoring. After that, we hit a dry spell: nothing worth mentioning from Wednesday afternoon right through to Friday, August 8th.
On Saturday, August 8th, morning offers a glimmer. Swell is 2 ft from the SE, period 7 seconds, moderate energy at 56. The wind flips to offshore from the SW at 9 mph, giving you clean, smooth lines. It’s still a 1 out of 10, so it’s ordinary, but the offshore breeze makes it the best of a bad lot. After that, it’s back to poor conditions for days—through to the end of the forecast on August 16th.
The standout here—if you can call it that—is the Saturday morning, August 8th. It’s the only time we get a proper offshore wind and clean surf. The swell is small, straight from the SE, with a period of 7 seconds, so it’s not going to light up the point. But for a beginner-friendly spot that’s inconsistent, it’s your best bet. No other surf breaks are on offer, so this is it.
If you’re not keen on tiny, marginal waves, this period is a write-off. The forecast can change, but for now, 81st Street is a quiet one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun night, light winds from the WSW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 4 | E 13 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 11 | SE 6 | SSE 4 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 8 | 12 | 22 | 47 | 120 | 237 | 164 | 181 | 117 | 37 | 1 | 52 | 39 | 50 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 34 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:54AM0.91m | 11:05PM0.94m | 11:33AM0.94m | 11:45PM0.90m | 12:15PM0.96m | 00:29AM0.86m | 1:01PM0.97m | 1:19AM0.81m | 1:55PM0.98m | 2:16AM0.77m | 2:56PM0.98m | 3:21AM0.74m | 4:04PM0.99m | 4:32AM0.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:40PM0.11m | 5:00AM0.06m | 5:24PM0.12m | 5:36AM0.06m | 6:12PM0.14m | 6:17AM0.07m | 7:07PM0.16m | 7:03AM0.08m | 8:08PM0.17m | 7:58AM0.09m | 9:16PM0.18m | 9:02AM0.09m | 10:27PM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 8 | — | E 13 | SE 7 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 9 | — | E 10 | SE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 6 | E 9 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 8 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 164 | — | 3 | 37 | 1 | 31 | 2 | — | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 12 | — | — | E 10 | — | E 11 | ESE 7 | NE 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 13 | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SW 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | S 4 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 12 | 22 | 47 | 120 | 237 | 7 | 181 | 117 | — | 47 | 52 | 39 | 50 | 69 | 24 | 48 | 51 | 9 | 34 | 44 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 152 | 1224 | 842 | 887 | 937 | 923 | 923 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 164 | 342 | 0 | 363 | 10 | 363 | 612 | 411 | 91 | 216 | 213 |
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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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