
Surf Forecasts:
57th Street surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, S swell with 236 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 57th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the outlook for 57th Street. Let’s be real: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat for the most part. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy waves ahead, so I wouldn’t rush to get the wetsuit on just yet.
Right now, on Thursday the 16th, we’ve got nothing going on. Tiny 0.7ft of swell with a period of 8 seconds from the ESE, and the combined energy is a weak 11. It’s a no-go. The water is sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice small comfort, but the surf is basically non-existent. A few days roll by, and it’s the same story. Friday the 17th through to Sunday the 19th give us a bit of a bump, but it’s still sad. On Sunday the 19th, we get a morning of clean-ish conditions with a WNW wind at 12 mph, and the swell is 3ft from the south at 7 seconds, but it’s just not enough. The energy is only 86 – weak. By Sunday afternoon, the wind turns offshore from the NW, and the waves are “surfable but very ordinary.” It’s a 2ft SSE swell, and honestly, it’s barely worth the paddle.
The real window of interest doesn’t arrive until a week later. On Wednesday the 22nd, we see a bit of a pulse. The morning shows a 3ft SSE swell with an 8-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the NNW at 12 mph. The combined energy jumps to 105 – moderate – and the conditions are clean. The afternoon is even better: the wind drops to a light 6 mph from the north, still cross-off, and the swell holds at 3ft. The energy is 106 (moderate). It’s not pumping, but it’s the best we’ve seen in a while.
Then, on Thursday the 23rd, the swell picks up a bit more. We’re looking at 4ft from the NE, but the period is short at 5-6 seconds, and the wind is a cross-shore from the ENE at 16 mph. The energy is 157 (moderate) in the morning, and 189 (moderate) in the afternoon. It’s a bit lumpy and choppy, though, so it’s not going to be clean. It’s more of a challenge than a treat.
The standout for the whole 16-day window is the morning of Saturday the 25th. The swell is 4ft from the SE with a 9-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the WSW at just 3 mph. The combined energy is 234 (moderate), and the conditions are clean. It’s the most promising session in the whole run. The break is a sandbar, fairly consistent, and it’s a beginner-friendly spot, but with this size, it’s fine for all levels. Expect crowds "sometimes" though, so it might get a little busy.
After that, the surf fades again. The afternoon of the 25th sees a bigger 6ft swell from the SE, but the wind turns onshore from the south at 12 mph, and the energy spikes to 682 (strong), but it’s choppy and messy. The rest of the run into the end of July is mostly small, weak, and onshore – a real letdown after that Saturday morning.
Honestly, don’t plan a trip around this. The first week is a write-off, and the second week has one decent morning. If you’re desperate for a paddle, aim for the 25th, but keep your expectations low. It’s a waiting game now.
-Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SE 14 | S 5 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
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7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 60 | 128 | 79 | 54 | 53 | 50 | 32 | 26 | 13 | 43 | 170 | 105 | 105 | 84 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:15AM1.34m | 10:27PM1.51m | 11:09AM1.34m | 11:20PM1.43m | 12:03PM1.33m | 00:11AM1.33m | 12:54PM1.31m | 1:02AM1.23m | 1:43PM1.29m | 1:52AM1.13m | 2:31PM1.26m | 2:42AM1.05m | 3:20PM1.24m | 3:35AM0.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:13PM-0.06m | 4:54AM-0.16m | 5:03PM-0.01m | 5:39AM-0.11m | 5:54PM0.06m | 6:24AM-0.03m | 6:46PM0.15m | 7:10AM0.05m | 7:44PM0.22m | 8:00AM0.14m | 8:47PM0.26m | 8:53AM0.20m | 9:48PM0.27m | ||||||||
5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 53 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 30 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 13 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 12 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 7 | 79 | 54 | 53 | 50 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 91 | 105 | 105 | 84 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 13 | E 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | SE 12 | — | SE 12 | — | WNW 4 | NNE 3 | — |
7 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 7 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 4 | — | — | E 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 7 | WNW 2 | WNW 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | SSE 7 | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | — | NE 2 | — |
— | 7 | — | — | 1 | 8 | 3 | 60 | 128 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 26 | 13 | 43 | 170 | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1551 | 1169 | 289 | 2508 | 968 | 1454 | 979 | 62 | 1155 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 192 | 338 | 338 | 979 | 1169 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 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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