
Surf Forecasts:
81st Street surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, ENE swell with 94 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 81st Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's get into it.
Honestly, the outlook for 81st Street over the next 16 days is a real downer. We are looking at a long stretch of nothing worth getting wet for, with barely a whisper of surf for the first two weeks. The first real chance of anything surfable doesn't show up until the morning of Sunday, the 20th of September, and even then it’s a very ordinary offering.
The water temp is sitting at a very unusual 81°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it won't be cold while you’re staring at flat waves.
Starting now and through until the 19th of September, it is essentially a flat spell. You’ve got days of tiny 0.6ft to 1ft slop, mostly with short, weak periods of 4 to 10 seconds. The combined swell energy barely ever cracks 100, with most readings sitting between 12 and 102, which is weak to just barely moderate. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, ruining any chance of shape. There is a brief moment on the morning of Thursday, the 10th, with a clean offshore wind from the WSW, but the swell is only 2ft with a 5 second period from the S. That’s not surf, that’s just a bump on the water.
Later in the run, on Thursday, the 17th of September, we see a spike to 4ft from the ENE, with combined energy hitting 128. That is moderate energy, but the wind is cross-onshore and the period is a weak 6 seconds. It’s going to be a messy, choppy mess and it is noted as poor surf conditions. Not one to get excited about.
The only flicker of hope is on the morning of Sunday, the 20th of September. We get a weak 2ft from the E with a short 5 second period, combined energy of just 43 (weak). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SSW though. The report calls it "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions". That's about as good as it gets here. It's a beach break and it’s very inconsistent, so don't expect much. It might offer a few tiny, weak rollers for a beginner to practice on, but that is being generous.
Overall, this is a tough stretch. With only a couple of days offering anything at all, and those days being marginal at best, you’re better off doing something else. If you’re a kite surfer, the afternoon of the 7th of September has 3ft onshore wind and might give you something to do, but for a paddle surfer, this is a write-off. Forecasts can change, but right now, there's nothing to chase.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 4 | ESE 9 | S 5 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ESE 9 |
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6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 94 | 84 | 54 | 36 | 34 | 28 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:54PM1.01m | 4:26AM0.79m | 5:06PM1.02m | 5:37AM0.84m | 6:11PM1.04m | 6:40AM0.91m | 7:09PM1.06m | 7:35AM0.98m | 8:00PM1.07m | 8:25AM1.04m | 8:46PM1.06m | 9:11AM1.09m | 9:30PM1.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:51AM0.16m | 10:17PM0.21m | 10:05AM0.15m | 11:22PM0.16m | 11:18AM0.12m | 00:19AM0.11m | 12:23PM0.07m | 1:09AM0.05m | 1:21PM0.03m | 1:55AM0.01m | 2:13PM0.01m | 2:37AM-0.01m | 3:02PM0.01m | 3:17AM-0.00m | |||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 33 | 33 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
6 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 54 | 36 | 34 | 28 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | S 6 | E 10 | — |
3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | S 5 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 11 |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NNE 3 | — | ENE 6 | NE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | E 6 | — | — | SE 5 | SSE 3 | SW 2 | SE 4 | SSW 5 | WSW 4 | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 3 |
6 | 1 | — | 7 | 2 | 19 | 94 | 84 | — | — | 13 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 84 | 24 | — | 5 | 16 | 12 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 310 | 2021 | 254 | 450 | 530 | 306 | 280 | 223 | 164 | 126 | 1287 | 4 | 91 | 490 | 919 | 126 | 350 | 271 | 530 | 562 | 309 |
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Information about the 81st Street Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for 81st Street may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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