57th Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.22° N 74.64° W

57th Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's 57th Street sea temperature is
25.7° C
2.2° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, S swell with 222 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 17th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 17th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 17th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what we’ve got on the cards. To be straight with you, the next 16 days are looking pretty flat and lean around 57th Street. There’s a whole lot of nothing in the first week, with a few scattered moments that a kite boarder might enjoy more than a surfer. The only real time to feel a bit of hope kicks off right at the tail end of the outlook, around the 27th and 28th of August.

The whole stretch starts out with tiny, weak pulses. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th are all about knee-high slop at best – 0.3 ft to 0.7 ft. The wind is mostly cross or cross-off, so it’s clean, but there’s just no push. Combined energy is barely registering, down around 6 to 9. It’s frustrating.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th see a tiny bump in size, up to 2 ft, but that’s a short-period windswell. By Sunday afternoon, we’ve got a 4 ft southerly swell rolling in, but it’s blown out by 19 mph cross-onshore wind. The combined energy hits 93, which is still weak, and the conditions are lumpy. That afternoon is likely more for the kite crew than paddle surfers.

Monday the 17th offers a small glimmer. The morning is glassy, with a 3 ft SSE swell, period around 7 seconds. Combined energy is 65 – still weak. It’s surfable but ordinary. If you were desperate and had a log, you might get a dribble, but it’s pretty forgettable.

From Tuesday the 18th right through to Wednesday the 26th, it’s a proper dry spell. The swell drops back to 0.7 ft to 1 ft, with most days showing “poor surf conditions.” There are a few glassy mornings on the 22nd and 23rd, but the swell is non-existent. The combined energy hovers between 23 and 58. It’s a long, dull gap of nearly nine days with nothing to recommend for a surfer.

Now, here’s where our standout appears. Thursday the 27th of August morning sees a jump to 4 ft from the east, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 153 – that’s moderate energy finally. The wind is cross-onshore, so it’s a bit bumpy, but it’s the first real sign of life. By Thursday afternoon, the swell builds to 5 ft from the east, period 7 seconds, and the energy hits 243 – moderate. The wind shifts to a cross-offshore from the WSW. It’s clean. That’s the best window in the whole 16 days.

Friday the 28th of August morning carries on the momentum: 5 ft from the east, period 7 seconds, combined energy 184, and a clean offshore breeze from the NW. The waves are still on the smaller side of fun, but it’s the closest we get to a session. That 5 ft swell on the 27th afternoon is the pick – but it’s a sandbar here, so the short period (7 seconds) means the waves might be a bit crumbly. Still, it’s clean and has some push.

Water temperature? At 57th Street, for the first break we talk about, there’s no anomaly given, so let’s just say it’s about average for the time of year.

Bottom line: The first week and a half is a write-off. Don’t bother paddling out unless you own a kite. The end of the month, specifically the afternoon of the 27th and the morning of the 28th, is your best and only real chance for a surf. It’s not pumping, but it’s surfable. Keep an eye on it.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
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SSW
3
0.1
SE
11
0.1
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11
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9
0.2
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9
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9
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9
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13
0.4
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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8
9
3
13
13
8
12
90
222
65
74
21
13
44
51
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
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W
20
WNW
10
N
10
NE
15
SW
20
NNE
20
NE
15
ESE
10
S
25
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20
WSW
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SSE
15
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10
NNE
5
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High Tide
8:28PM1.55m
9:02AM1.38m
9:16PM1.53m
9:51AM1.41m
10:04PM1.47m
10:39AM1.40m
10:51PM1.37m
11:28AM1.37m
11:39PM1.27m
12:16PM1.33m
00:28AM1.17m
1:03PM1.29m
1:17AM1.08m
Low Tide
2:57AM-0.16m
3:04PM-0.08m
3:43AM-0.16m
3:54PM-0.06m
4:25AM-0.14m
4:41PM-0.02m
5:05AM-0.07m
5:27PM0.05m
5:45AM0.01m
6:14PM0.14m
6:25AM0.11m
7:04PM0.22m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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