57th Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.22° N 74.64° W

57th Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's 57th Street sea temperature is
24.8°C
2.5° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSW swell with 144 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with SE 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 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 57th Street in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 9th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Look, I've got to be straight with you—this 16-day stretch for 57th Street is about as flat as a billabong in a drought. We're looking at a run of tiny, weak slop that barely qualifies as surf. The first proper session worth paddling out for doesn't show until Monday the 7th, and even then, it's only just surfable. Before that, we've got a brutal gap from now through the weekend with nothing but knee-high dribble and poor conditions.

That whole first week, from Wednesday the 2nd right through to Sunday the 6th, it's all under 3ft. The swell energy is pathetic, hanging around 15 to 98, so barely a whisper of power. Winds are messy, cross-shore or cross-on, and the water is a balmy 77°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—a nice surprise for your skin, but it can't fix the flatness.

Monday the 7th morning finally gives us a little pulse. 57th Street will see a 2ft wave from the east, with a period of 9 seconds. The morning is clear with a gentle WNW cross-off breeze, keeping it clean. The swell energy is still low at 58, and the waves are described as 'surfable but very ordinary'—that's the best we get for a while. Trust me, you'll be scratching for anything. Tuesday the 8th jumps up slightly with a 4ft swell from the south on the afternoon, but the period is a miserable 4 seconds and it's cross-shore with chop, so it'll be a mess.

After that, we slip back into a lull of tiny stuff until Wednesday the 16th. On the 16th, Wednesday morning and afternoon, we get another tiny bump: 3ft from the east at 6 seconds. The winds are light and clean, glassy on the afternoon with a slight air, so it'll look pretty but with hardly any push. Then Thursday the 17th is our best bet of the whole run. The morning has 2ft from the east-southeast with a 7-second period, light offshore NNW breeze, clean conditions, and a combined energy of 73. The afternoon is slightly better—3ft, 8-second period from the east-southeast, light WSW cross-off breeze, and the energy climbs to 93. It's still small, but for this area, that Thursday the 17th afternoon is the standout. It's clean, the wind is good, and there's just enough there for a longboard or a foamie.

Crowds are a 'sometimes' problem here, but with waves this small, you won't have to fight for scraps. Given the tiny swell and frequent cross-shore wind, this setup honestly looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on most days.

There's no big swell hiding in the wings. The whole 16-day window is a quiet stretch, but that Thursday the 17th afternoon is your moment. Get out there early and make the most of it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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High Tide
00:38AM1.13m
1:02PM1.35m
1:40AM1.09m
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
Low Tide
6:30PM0.16m
6:25AM0.11m
7:36PM0.21m
7:27AM0.17m
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
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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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