Surf Forecasts:
81st Street surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, SSE swell with 33 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 81st Street this week:
The most powerful waves expected at 81st Street in the next 16 days are 0.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
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 the next 16 days are serving up for us at 81st Street.
Honestly, mate, I’m looking at this run and it’s a flat spell for the most part. For a solid stretch, from now all the way into the second week, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves and a whole lot of “poor surf conditions” flags. The forecast shows a lot of days with swell heights barely pushing 1 ft to 2 ft, with periods mostly around 6 to 8 seconds. That’s short period windswill, not groundswell. The combined swell energy is mostly weak, in the single or low double digits. It’s going to be a real struggle to get a ride.
There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations. We’re looking at a long stretch of flatness. The first hint of anything slightly better shows up around Friday, the 21st of August. The morning sees a bump to 2 ft from the SSE with a 7-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off breeze, keeping it clean. The energy climbs to 102, which is still only moderate, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The conditions are described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," so it’s a 1/10 call. Not a standout by any means.
Following that, Saturday the 22nd has a similar sized 3 ft swell but from the NE, with a very short 4-second period and clean morning winds. The energy is low at 41. Again, it’s rideable but nothing to write home about.
The water temperature is around 80°F with a 2°F anomaly, which is a bit warmer than usual for this time of year. It’s noticeable but not extreme.
Basically, if you’re desperate to get wet, the mornings of Friday the 21st or Saturday the 22nd are your best, and honestly only, shots. Even then, keep the expectations low. This is one of those periods where the ocean just isn’t cooperating for paddle surfing. The setup, with those small, short-period windswells and consistent onshore or cross-shore winds later in the day, might actually look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on the afternoons.
It’s a tough outlook for 81st Street. Usually, the consistency isn’t great here, and this run proves it. Forecasts can always change, but as it stands, it’s a pretty blank run.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed night, calm by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | NE 3 | SE 7 | NNE 4 |
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 kJ | 13 | 17 | 11 | 21 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:21PM1.05m | 6:48AM0.82m | 7:21PM1.08m | 7:47AM0.89m | 8:16PM1.09m | 8:41AM0.95m | 9:06PM1.09m | 9:32AM1.00m | 9:53PM1.06m | 10:20AM1.03m | 10:38PM1.01m | 11:05AM1.03m | 11:22PM0.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:21AM0.05m | 00:36AM0.06m | 12:27PM0.01m | 1:30AM0.01m | 1:28PM-0.03m | 2:19AM-0.04m | 2:24PM-0.05m | 3:05AM-0.06m | 3:17PM-0.06m | 3:48AM-0.07m | 4:08PM-0.04m | 4:30AM-0.05m | 4:58PM0.00m | ||||||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 26 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 25 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | E 9 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 4 | SE 7 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 11 | 21 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | N 3 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 6 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | E 13 | NE 4 | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 13 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | — | E 8 | SE 8 | — | E 7 | — | E 10 | E 13 | E 7 | E 13 | E 12 | E 9 | SE 9 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | SE 7 | S 4 | W 3 | — | SW 2 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | SSE 6 | W 3 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | E 3 | NE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 17 | 16 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 11 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 6 | 11 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 152 | 367 | 310 | 887 | 1232 | 280 | 254 | 380 | 152 | 1155 | 1155 | 310 | 152 | 152 | 178 | 255 | 629 | 254 | 255 | 1271 | 255 |
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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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