
Surf Forecasts:
81st Street surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, S swell with 319 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period with S 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 81st Street in the next 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 81st Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's get straight into it, because we've got a bit of a bleak picture here at 81st Street. The entire 16-day window is looking really flat and uninspiring. There are no good surf options on offer, I'm afraid. We're looking at a long stretch of minimal swell and poor conditions, with a gap of over a week where there's practically nothing to get excited about. The water temperature is sitting at 80°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's about the only interesting thing going on.
The first few days, from the 14th through the 18th, are basically a washout. You're looking at tiny, weak waves – mostly around 0.7ft to 1ft – with a combined energy that's barely a whisper (27 to 13). The wind is all over the place, mostly cross or cross-on, making it choppy and messy. On Wednesday morning the 15th, there's a brief moment of offshore wind, but with only 1ft of swell and a short period of 9 seconds, it's just not enough to do anything with.
We finally get a slight pulse on the 19th and 20th of July, with the swell bumping up to around 3ft from the SSE. The energy picks up a bit, hitting 80 and 72 respectively, but it's still a weak, short-period swell. The kicker is that the wind is offshore on the Sunday morning and Monday morning, which is a positive, but the waves are still just "surfable but very ordinary." You could get a few ankle-biters if you're desperate, but it's not worth paddling out for.
Through the rest of the week and into the next, it's more of the same – tiny waves, onshore winds, and a lot of chop. There's a moment on the 25th that looks glassy, with 2ft from the ESE, but it's a weak swell and the energy is still low (55). It's clean, but you'd be lucky to find a rideable face.
The swell does try to push a bit on the 27th, hitting 5ft from the SE with a moderate energy reading of 145, but the period is a terrible 5 seconds. That's just wind swell garbage, and it's coming with strong onshore winds. It's not going to be surfable, and honestly, with that much wind and chop, it's looking more like a kiteboarding session than a paddle surf day.
So, to sum it up: there's no standout, no hidden gem, nothing to get the stoke up for. It's a flat spell, and it's pretty normal for this area to have these blank runs. The last hope is a quick offshore on the 28th morning with 3ft from the SE, but it's a weak, short-period wave. The forecast can always change, but for now, keep the board in the garage.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed night, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
11 | 6 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 127 | 76 | 75 | 119 | 51 | 70 | 20 | 91 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 2:19AM0.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:06PM0.12m | 8:03AM0.08m | |||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | |
8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | 8:19 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 9 | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 35 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SE 5 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | E 12 | — | SE 8 | SSE 8 |
11 | 5 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 127 | 76 | 75 | 119 | 3 | — | 20 | 91 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 16 | ESE 8 | E 15 | E 15 | ESE 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | NNE 3 | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 12 | E 11 | E 12 | — |
8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | E 15 | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 13 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | WSW 3 | SSE 6 | S 4 | SW 4 | SSE 3 | S 4 | — | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | SW 3 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 5 | SW 4 |
— | 3 | 1 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 23 | — | 2 | 30 | 26 | 41 | — | — | — | 9 | 51 | 70 | 47 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 965 | 91 | 152 | 474 | 530 | 1358 | 367 | 967 | 1232 | 2231 | 1358 | 177 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 584 | 0 |
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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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