
Surf Forecasts:
57th Street surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSW swell with 182 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with NE 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 57th Street in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 57th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. This forecast window is a tough one. We’re looking at sixteen days out, but honestly, there’s barely a ripple worth paddling for. The surf is small, the periods are short, and the quality is just… poor. If you’re jonesing for a wave, you might be better off finding a new hobby for a bit.
The pick of the litter, if you can call it that, is 57th Street. But it’s not saying much. It’s a sandbar, so it needs a certain swell to get going. The good news is it’s fairly consistent, and the water is running about 77°, which is a solid five and a half degrees warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a real anomaly, so at least the water will feel great, even if the surf doesn’t.
We start with a real dud. Friday morning has a tiny 1ft of southeast swell, but with only 8 seconds of period, it’s lacking any push or shape. The wind is offshore, which is nice, but it’s not enough to make this worthwhile. Expect a long stretch of nothing before anything even gets close to rideable.
Saturday is more of the same – basically flat. Sunday sees a slight bump to 2ft but the period drops to 4-5 seconds. That’s just wind chop. It’s a complete mess and not worth your time.
The middle of the week offers a bit of a pulse. On Wednesday the 9th, we see the swell start to fill in a touch, reaching 4ft by the afternoon. It’s from the south with a period of 5 seconds, so it’ll be lumpy and disorganized. The wind is cross-shore and messy, so it would be a battle. This looks more interesting for the kite surfers than for us paddle guys.
Thursday the 10th brings the strongest winds of the period, a fresh 19 mph breeze from the northwest. It’s offshore, and it cleans up that 3ft of south swell. It will be clean, but it’s still just a weak, short-period swell. Maybe a couple of closeouts for the desperate.
Then we hit a lull again. For several days after that, there’s just nothing on the table. Tiny waves, windy conditions, and no quality. It’s a grim stretch.
The next slightly interesting bit arrives on Monday, September 14th. We see 3ft of southwest swell with a 5-second period. The morning wind is light and cross-offshore from the west. It’s clean, but again, the swell is weak and the period is poor.
Moving into the final few days, the swell drops back down to ankle-biters. The standout note for the end of the week is the period on the 18th and 19th. It jumps up to 12 seconds, but the swell height is only 0.5ft. That is a long-period groundswell with absolutely no energy behind it. It’s a tease. It won’t break properly on a sandbar anyway. All show, no go.
So, bottom line: this is a blank run. There are no standouts, and no good surf options in this whole sixteen-day window. It’s more normal for this area than you’d think to have a stretch this poor. But don’t lose hope. The spot is fairly consistent overall, so it tends not to stay flat forever. Forecasts can change, so we’ll keep an eye on it. Until then, keep the board in the car, but don’t get too excited.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | E 4 | E 5 | E 7 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 |
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11 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 38 | 35 | 30 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 29 | 71 | 182 | 55 | 21 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:04PM1.33m | 2:46AM1.06m | 3:11PM1.33m | 3:56AM1.07m | 4:21PM1.34m | 5:06AM1.13m | 5:29PM1.38m | 6:10AM1.22m | 6:29PM1.44m | 7:05AM1.32m | 7:22PM1.48m | 7:54AM1.40m | 8:09PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:54PM0.22m | 8:47AM0.20m | 10:07PM0.18m | 10:04AM0.17m | 11:10PM0.10m | 11:10AM0.11m | 00:05AM0.02m | 12:09PM0.05m | 00:56AM-0.05m | 1:04PM-0.01m | 1:44AM-0.10m | 1:56PM-0.05m | 2:29AM-0.12m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 6 | S 6 | S 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 |
11 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 38 | 35 | 30 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 55 | 21 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | S 5 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | SE 9 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 |
2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | E 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | — | SE 8 | S 5 | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | E 8 | — | W 4 |
1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 6 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | W 2 | — | — | S 6 | — | E 4 | E 5 | — | — | SSE 2 | SW 3 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | W 3 | W 3 | N 3 |
1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | 12 | 17 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | 18 | 29 | 71 | 182 | 7 | 8 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 289 | 255 | 562 | 593 | 506 | 409 | 167 | 313 | 25 | 64 | 313 | 25 | 120 | 769 | 283 | 287 | 283 | 1169 | 109 | 1540 | 195 |
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Information about the 57th Street Surf forecast
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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