
Surf Forecasts:
57th Street surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with 147 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 57th Street this week:
The surf forecast for 57th Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 57th Street in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 57th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’m looking at the next 16 days for 57th Street. Gotta be honest, this stretch is looking pretty bleak for us. There’s a long quiet spell ahead, and it’s going to be a while before we see anything worth a paddle.
Right now and for the first week or so, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell. The combined wave energy is mostly in the double digits, often under 60 (53), and the swell heights are hovering around 1ft to 3ft, with periods mostly around 5 to 7 seconds. That’s small, short-period windswell, and it’s just not going to shape up into anything decent. The water temp is sitting at 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only good news. The winds are mostly cross or cross-off, but they’re not making up for the lack of size. We’re looking at a solid 10-day stretch here where the surf is just poor, with a lot of clean conditions but absolutely no power behind them.
Now, there’s a glimmer of hope if you’re patient. The first real change starts around Tuesday, the 18th of August. We see a slight bump in swell size, with the morning showing 4ft from the ESE with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 134 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-off from the W, keeping things clean. This is about as good as it gets in this outlook, and it’s only a “surfable but very ordinary” situation. The morning of the 19th gets a bit of onshore wind, but by the afternoon of the 19th, we see a similar 4ft from the ESE, with a period of 8 seconds, and the energy climbs to 221 (moderate). The wind goes light cross-off from the WSW, making for clean conditions. That afternoon session on the 19th is the best we’ve got, but it’s still not a standout; it’s just the least bad option.
The 20th of August throws a bit of a curveball. The swell height hits 5ft from the S with a period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy spikes to 428 (strong wave energy). But that’s a short-period swell, and the wind is howling from the W at 19 mph, so it’s going to be a messy, blown-out mess. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session. The following days drop back down to tiny, weak surf.
So, if you’re looking for a wave, circle the afternoon of Wednesday, the 19th of August. It’s going to be the cleanest of the bunch with a little bit of push, but temper your expectations. It’s a long wait for very ordinary conditions. Keep an eye on the forecasts, though—it tends not to stay this quiet forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | S 5 |
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29 | 25 | 59 | 59 | 24 | 91 | 56 | 38 | 52 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:22PM1.35m | 4:02AM1.06m | 4:31PM1.38m | 5:14AM1.09m | 5:40PM1.43m | 6:21AM1.16m | 6:43PM1.49m | 7:20AM1.25m | 7:38PM1.54m | 8:13AM1.33m | 8:28PM1.55m | 9:02AM1.38m | 9:16PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:57AM0.15m | 10:19PM0.17m | 10:10AM0.13m | 11:23PM0.10m | 11:16AM0.08m | 00:21AM0.02m | 12:18PM0.02m | 1:16AM-0.06m | 1:16PM-0.03m | 2:08AM-0.12m | 2:12PM-0.07m | 2:57AM-0.16m | 3:04PM-0.08m | 3:43AM-0.16m | |||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 7 | ESE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 5 |
22 | 8 | 10 | 33 | 23 | 47 | 56 | 5 | 30 | 27 | 4 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 10 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | — | — | E 11 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 7 | SE 11 | E 11 | SE 10 |
— | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 2 | WSW 2 | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | — |
29 | 25 | 59 | 59 | 24 | 91 | — | 38 | 52 | — | 25 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 662 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 91 | 0 | 1110 | 976 | 44 | 255 | 1420 | 289 | 289 | 2481 | 454 | 289 | 177 | 255 |
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The above surf forecast table for 57th Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 57th Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 57th 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 (57th 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 57th 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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