Surf Forecasts:
81st Street surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 256 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2PM. 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 81st Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for 81st Street.
Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days look pretty grim around here. We’ve got a real flat spell on the horizon. From the start of the period on Monday, August 3rd, right through to the end, we’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf. There’s no standout session, no real window where I’d even bother waxing the board. The first few days show some small, weak energy, but it’s just not working for us.
We kick off on Monday morning, August 3rd, with a little 5ft SSE swell, period a short 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (226), but it’s a messy, cloudy morning with a 16 mph SSW cross-off wind. It’s clean enough, but the quality is poor. The water temp is a warm 78°F, which is about average for this time of year. That afternoon, the wind drops a touch, but we get a risk of thunderstorms and the swell period drops to 7 seconds – still not doing us any favours.
Tuesday, August 4th, the swell drops right off to 2ft and the wind turns cross-on from the ESE. It’s small, weak, and ugly. The energy is a measly 63. Wednesday and Thursday are even worse, with tiny 1ft to 1ft slop and periods so short, 4 to 6 seconds, you’d barely feel a bump. The energy numbers are in the low teens and twenties. Pure doldrums.
The second week doesn’t offer any hope. From Friday, August 7th, right through to Tuesday, August 18th, we’re stuck with flat, weak, and mostly cross-off or cross-on conditions. There’s a brief moment on Monday morning, August 10th, with a clean offshore WSW wind, but the swell is only 2ft with a 6-second period – not enough to push a sea gull. Even on Tuesday, August 11th, when we get a glassy morning with zero wind, the swell is a pathetic 1ft. The energy is 14. It’s like a lake out there.
The little bump on the 18th (Tuesday afternoon) with 2ft SE swell and 8-second period only gives us a combined energy of 70 – still weak, and it’s a cross-shore breeze. Not worth the drive.
So, the bottom line: there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. Don’t get your hopes up. 81st Street is an inconsistent spot, and this is one of those stretches where it just doesn’t fire. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, it’s better to grab a cold one and wait for the next proper swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | NE 5 | SSE 4 | E 10 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | E 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 226 | 220 | 93 | 58 | 62 | 54 | 4 | 37 | 2 | 10 | 52 | 2 | 24 | 24 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 32 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 5:14PM1.01m | 5:43AM0.77m | 6:21PM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:11AM0.08m | 11:35PM0.12m | 11:21AM0.05m | 00:36AM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 30 |
Feels °C | 26 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 7 | SE 8 | NE 4 | SSE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | E 10 | SE 6 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 6 | E 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 93 | 58 | 3 | 54 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 2 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 13 | NNE 3 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | E 9 | — | E 10 | — | E 11 | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 7 | E 9 | E 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 14 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 12 | — | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | — | — | SE 7 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | WSW 3 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | WSW 3 | S 5 | SW 3 |
| kJ | 226 | 220 | — | — | 62 | — | 52 | 37 | 41 | 20 | 52 | 55 | 1 | 24 | 36 | 18 | 13 | 41 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 198 | 198 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 10 | 193 | 0 | 279 | 363 | 2314 | 431 | 255 | 407 | 205 | 109 | 490 | 193 | 185 | 216 | 887 |
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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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