57th Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.22° N 74.64° W

57th Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's 57th Street sea temperature is
25.3°C
3.4° 

57th Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


57th Street surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, SSW swell with 131 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 10th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 10th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 10th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 57th Street over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. Looking at the 16-day window, there’s a big fat nothing on offer for surfers. The first recommendation doesn’t come until the 6th of September, and even then, it’s a dud. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, weak, or blown-out conditions that just aren’t worth the paddle out. The only break in the mix is 57th Street, a sandbar setup that’s fairly consistent, but the swell energy never gets enough juice to make it interesting.

The whole period is a write-off. The water temperature is sitting at 78°F with a massive anomaly of 6°F warmer than normal, which is very unusual for this time of year. But even that warm water won’t make the surf any better. The combined energy of all swells directed here is weak, mostly in the double digits or low triple digits, peaking at a measly 105 (moderate) on the morning of Thursday the 10th of September, but even then, the swell height is only 4 ft and the wind is cross-offshore, not clean enough to make it worthwhile.

The first few days are a total bust. September 6th has a 2 ft easterly windswell with a short period of 6 seconds and cross-on wind. That’s just poor surf conditions. The 7th and 8th are even smaller, with 1 ft and 0.7 ft. The 9th has a bit more height but a terrible 4-second period and strong cross-on wind, making it choppy and messy. The 10th has a 4 ft swell from the SSW, but the combined energy is only 105, and the wind is cross-offshore, not ideal. The 11th and 12th are tiny and clean but weak. From the 13th onwards, it’s a steady diet of small, onshore, or cross-shore slop, with swell heights barely reaching 2 ft.

The only slight glimmer of hope is on the morning of Thursday the 10th of September, with a 4 ft swell from the SSW and a 6-second period. The combined energy is 105 (moderate), and the wind is cross-offshore and clean. But that’s not a standout, it’s just the least bad option. The wave comment says “poor surf conditions” and the score is zero. For a beginner-friendly break like 57th Street, it’s just not enough.

The rest of the forecast is a desert. The 12th and 17th have glassy conditions, but the swell is only 0.7 ft, so you’d be bobbing on a lake. The 18th, 19th, and 20th see a little more strength from the southeast, with periods hitting 11–12 seconds, but the swell is tiny and the wind is onshore or cross-on. The 21st has a clean offshore wind, but again, the swell is 1 ft. Nothing breaks the pattern.

If you’re a kite surfer, the afternoon of the 20th of September might be interesting: a 4 ft southerly swell with 16 mph cross-on wind, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a hard pass. Otherwise, this is a blank run. For this area, that’s not unusual. It tends not to stay poor for long, but right now, the forecasts are not promising.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Sat morning).

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
6
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.7
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.9
S
4
1.4
SSW
6
1.1
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6
0.9
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6
0.8
S
6
0.4
SE
10
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6
0.4
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0.2
ESE
9
0.3
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9
0.3
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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27
29
27
15
6
6
13
10
28
126
95
57
43
23
10
9
8
14
15
Wind (km/h)
15
E
5
NNE
10
NNE
15
S
10
W
10
WNW
10
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
25
SSW
35
SSW
25
WSW
15
WNW
15
W
20
NNW
20
NW
10
N
5
ENE
10
SSE
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
8:40AM1.45m
8:54PM1.45m
9:23AM1.47m
9:37PM1.39m
Low Tide
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
2:46PM-0.06m
3:12AM-0.11m
3:32PM-0.05m
3:52AM-0.07m
rain showers
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6:35
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7:22
7:20
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 mm
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11
Temp °C
22
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Feels °C
21
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25
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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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