Surf Forecasts:
57th Street surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SSW swell with 485 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 57th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. This is Rusty, and I'm looking at the next 16 days for 57th Street. Honestly, it's a tough stretch, so I'm going to be straight with you.
The overall pattern is dominated by onshore and cross-shore winds, with very little quality wave energy on offer. Most of the period is a write-off for a decent paddle session. We’ll see a small window of hope, but it’s not for the faint of heart.
The first notable surf comes on Wednesday, July 22nd. The morning session sees a 6 ft SSW swell pushing in. The combined energy is moderate at 737. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze, so the waves will be reasonably clean. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is about average for this time of year. However, the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s a bit wind-affected and lumpy. The afternoon drops off significantly to a 3 ft S swell, still cross-off but with weaker energy (137) and that same short period. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.
The next bump is on Tuesday, July 28th. The morning shows a 7 ft SSW swell with moderate energy (632) and a clean cross-off breeze from the WSW. At 7 ft, it’s a solid step up, but it’s too big for beginners. For the experienced crew, it’s the standout of the entire period. The short 8-second period will keep it a bit soft, but it’s the only real shot at a paddle.
The rest of the 16 days is a bust. From Thursday, July 23rd, all the way through to the end of the window on Thursday, August 6th, it’s a long, dry run of poor conditions. You’ll see wave heights struggling to hit 3 ft, with mostly onshore winds and low energy ratings. The odd clean session here and there (like the 3 ft S wave on July 30th with a 4-second period) is just too weak to bother with.
So, in short: Wednesday morning, July 22nd, is your best bet for the average surfer, and Tuesday, July 28th, is the one for the experts looking for a bit of size. After that, it’s a long wait.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | ENE 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
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 kJ | 485 | 137 | 92 | 44 | 29 | 20 | 33 | 76 | 51 | 36 | 48 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 20 | 27 | 86 | 469 | 105 | 89 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:20PM1.24m | 3:35AM0.99m | 4:11PM1.23m | 4:32AM0.96m | 5:05PM1.23m | 5:31AM0.96m | 5:58PM1.26m | 6:26AM0.99m | 6:46PM1.30m | 7:14AM1.04m | 7:30PM1.34m | 7:57AM1.08m | 8:10PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:53AM0.20m | 9:48PM0.27m | 9:48AM0.23m | 10:44PM0.26m | 10:39AM0.24m | 11:34PM0.22m | 11:28AM0.23m | 00:22AM0.18m | 12:16PM0.21m | 1:07AM0.13m | 1:02PM0.18m | 1:51AM0.09m | 1:48PM0.16m | 2:33AM0.05m | |||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 26 | 29 | 29 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | E 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 252 | 137 | 92 | 44 | 29 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 36 | 19 | 19 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 150 | 105 | 89 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 13 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 13 | 13 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | S 7 | — | SE 9 | S 6 | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 16 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | — | — | NE 5 | ENE 4 | — | ENE 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 8 | ENE 2 | — |
| kJ | 485 | — | — | 11 | 17 | — | 33 | 76 | 51 | 36 | 48 | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 27 | 86 | 469 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 39 | 39 | 338 | 67 | 193 | 338 | 39 | 282 | 282 | 0 | 25 | 454 | 120 | 358 | 62 | 11 | 63 | 5 | 0 |
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