Surf Forecasts:
81st Street surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 140 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 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 on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
It's a pretty bleak start to the outlook, I'm not gonna lie. For a good stretch here, we're looking at a whole lot of nothing. The first surf worth paddling out for doesn't show up until Sunday the 19th, so we're talking about a solid five-day gap with no recommendations. For the first few days, the energy is just too weak, with combined swell energy readings as low as 10 (moderate energy) and the swell direction is all wrong for 81st Street. It's a real waiting game.
Sunday the 19th is when things finally start to flicker to life. It's not a classic, but it's the first real chance. We're looking at small but clean conditions. The morning has a moderate offshore wind from the WSW, which will be a welcome sight, and the swell is a small 3 ft from the SSE. The combined energy is still weak (72), but it's surfable. The afternoon glass-off is the real highlight here. With the wind dropping to zero and the sea going glassy, those 3 ft SSE waves will be about as clean as it gets. It's a beginner-friendly size, so it's a good time to get the foamie out. The break is inconsistent, so you'll be waiting for sets, but the conditions will be perfect for them.
Monday the 22nd sees a bit more push, but the wind is a letdown. The ESE wind is onshore, and the 4 ft ENE swell is getting chopped up. The energy is moderate (128), but the quality is poor. Not a great combo.
Thursday the 23rd offers another solid window. The morning has a clean, gentle offshore from the WSW. The swell is 3 ft from the ENE, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 175. It's another small, clean session for those who want to work for it.
Friday the 24th morning is similar, with a moderate offshore wind and 3 ft SE swell. The energy is weak (75), but the conditions are clean. It's a morning for the early birds.
Monday the 27th is the standout in the second week. The morning has a good offshore wind from the SW, a clean 3 ft swell from the SE, and the combined energy is a solid 120 (moderate). The afternoon keeps it clean with a gentle cross-offshore breeze and 3 ft ESE swell. For the second week, this is the best bet on offer.
Tuesday the 28th afternoon is a bit of a wild card. The wind is up to a fresh 19 mph from the S, which is cross-offshore, and the swell is 3 ft from the SE. The combined energy jumps to 203 (strong), but with that wind, it's going to be a battle. Only for the strong paddlers and those who want a clean, windy session.
So, to sum it up: the first real chance is on Sunday the 19th for a glassy, small-wave session. For the best overall quality in the second week, aim for Monday the 27th. The rest of the window is mostly poor or just ordinary.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed night, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat night, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 9 | E 7 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | E 15 | E 15 | SSE 4 | NE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 13 | E 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 60 | 25 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 68 | 72 | 140 | 51 | 30 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:28PM1.10m | 8:55AM0.87m | 9:22PM1.10m | 9:49AM0.91m | 10:13PM1.07m | 10:41AM0.93m | 11:03PM1.02m | 11:32AM0.94m | 11:51PM0.96m | 12:23PM0.94m | 00:39AM0.88m | 1:13PM0.93m | 1:28AM0.81m | 2:04PM0.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:38AM-0.08m | 2:34PM-0.10m | 3:28AM-0.11m | 3:30PM-0.11m | 4:16AM-0.11m | 4:25PM-0.09m | 5:02AM-0.10m | 5:19PM-0.05m | 5:47AM-0.07m | 6:14PM0.00m | 6:32AM-0.02m | 7:09PM0.06m | 7:17AM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
 | 8:23 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 35 | 27 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 35 | 29 | 31 | 36 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | S 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 60 | 25 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 68 | 72 | 140 | 51 | 30 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 5 | SE 6 | E 6 | ESE 9 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 15 | E 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 12 | E 12 |
| kJ | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 7 | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | E 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 9 | E 13 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 2 | WSW 3 | SSE 3 | SW 3 | W 3 | SSE 3 | S 4 | — | NE 4 | E 4 | SSE 3 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SW 4 | SW 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 32 | — | 6 | 4 | 3 | 57 | 93 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 255 | 126 | 1346 | 60 | 152 | 568 | 530 | 530 | 380 | 516 | 1160 | 1235 | 610 | 1224 | 2684 | 213 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 244 |
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