
Surf Forecasts:
57th Street surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, ESE swell with 83 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with SSW 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 (Jul 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 57th Street over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Well, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: if you’re looking for a proper surf in the next couple of weeks around here, you’re gonna be mostly disappointed. The whole 16-day window is a tough stretch for 57th Street. There are some brief moments where it might be worth a paddle, but honestly, not a single day stands out as a proper standout.
The first real chance of any rideable waves comes on the morning of Thursday, July 10th. You’ll see a small pulse of swell push in from the SSE, around 3 ft, with a short, weak period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is still low at 119, so it’s not exactly pumping. The issue is the wind – a moderate cross-onshore breeze from the SSW at 12 mph will chop things up. It’s not good, but it’s the first sign of life after a long flat spell.
Friday afternoon, July 11th, brings a bit more size – swell from the S at 4 ft, period still a weak 7 seconds, and energy up to 158. But the wind gets fresh and lumpy from the south at 19 mph, cross-onshore and messy. Not really a session to get excited about.
There’s a flicker of hope for the morning of Saturday, July 12th. The swell drops back to 4 ft from the SSE, period improves to 9 seconds, and the wind turns cross-offshore from the west at 12 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 191, and the conditions are described as clean. This is the best call in the whole outlook – a morning window with a bit more shape and less chop. But it’s still ordinary, not epic.
The afternoon of the same day goes offshore from the NNW, but the swell drops to 3 ft and energy fades to 86. Surfable but nothing special.
After that, it’s back to small, weak, and often choppy conditions for the rest of the window. There’s a glassy morning on Monday, July 14th, with a tiny 1 ft swell from the SSE – barely a ripple. The water is sitting at a touch warmer than normal, around 71°, which is a bit unusual for this time of year, but that doesn’t help the surf.
Honestly, folks, this is a real quiet period for 57th Street. The best you can hope for is a few cleanish, small waves on the morning of July 12th. If you’re a beginner, the swell never really gets over 5 ft here, so you won’t be out of your depth, but you’ll be fighting a lot of chop most days. For the experienced crew, there’s just not enough power or push to get excited about. Keep an eye on the forecasts – it can’t stay this flat forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 37°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
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33 | 21 | 32 | 8 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 23 | 28 | 47 | 46 | 62 | 72 | 57 | 46 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 10:20AM1.08m | 10:23PM1.31m | 11:00AM1.08m | 11:00PM1.28m | 11:40AM1.10m | 11:40PM1.24m | 12:22PM1.14m | 00:25AM1.20m | 1:07PM1.19m | 1:15AM1.16m | 1:54PM1.24m | 2:09AM1.12m | 2:46PM1.30m | 3:09AM1.09m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:13PM0.18m | 4:52AM0.04m | 4:50PM0.20m | 5:26AM0.05m | 5:28PM0.22m | 6:00AM0.07m | 6:10PM0.24m | 6:36AM0.08m | 7:04PM0.26m | 7:21AM0.10m | 8:13PM0.27m | 8:17AM0.11m | 9:28PM0.23m | ||||||||
5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 37 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 31 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 33 | 29 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 10 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
17 | 21 | 21 | 7 | 23 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 23 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 62 | 72 | 57 | 46 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | SE 7 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | E 10 | SE 10 | E 12 | SE 9 | S 5 |
21 | — | — | 7 | — | 22 | 21 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 |
— | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | S 4 | S 5 | — | S 5 | SSW 4 | — | SW 3 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ESE 2 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | — |
33 | 20 | 32 | — | 11 | 20 | — | 2 | — | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 28 | 47 | 46 | 1 | 6 | 14 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 1176 | 15 | 120 | 1177 | 3 | 1104 | 84 | 13 | 2218 | 2344 | 981 | 1420 | 1177 | 593 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 42 | 39 | 0 |
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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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