
Surf Forecasts:
57th Street surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 153 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 57th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our stretch of coast, specifically around 57th Street. And I’m not gonna lie to you, it’s a bit of a flat spell. The next week and a half is looking pretty grim if you’re after any real waves.
The pattern is simple: we’ve got a persistent, weak southerly swell that’s barely putting any energy on the beach. The combined energy is mostly in the weak zone, with values like 45 and 62 (that’s weak). The swell heights are hanging around the 2ft to 3ft mark, with a short period of 6 seconds. That’s just not enough to do anything with. It’s basically a lake out there.
The winds are also all over the place, mostly cross or cross-on, which will just chop up any little bump that does show. There are a few cleaner windows, like Friday morning with a cross-off breeze and a bit of energy (93), but the swell is still tiny. The water temp is sitting at 76°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.
We go through this whole first week with nothing but “poor surf conditions” and scores of zero. The swell barely moves. It’s just a whole lot of nothing. The 13th and 14th get even smaller, with waves dropping to 1ft, though there is a glassy morning on the 13th. But glassy and flat is still just flat.
The wind does turn offshore for the morning of the 17th, and the energy kicks up a little to 58, and the wave comment finally says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” But that’s damning with faint praise. The swell is still just 2ft from the ENE. The 18th morning looks similar, cleaner, with a bit more period (7 seconds) and more energy (71), but we’re still just talking about knee-high slop. It’s not going to be a memorable session.
The real story here is that there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. It’s a flat, weak run. The break is fairly consistent, but consistently small. It’s not a blank run where it never breaks, but it’s a stretch of days where you’ll be fighting for any little crumb. Forecasts can change, and with a fairly consistent spot like this, it tends not to stay this poor for long. But for now, leave the board at home.
If you’re desperate, there’s a tiny window on the 18th morning where the wind is light and the swell is clean, but it’s barely worth the paddle. The 20th has a longer period (10 seconds) but the swell is back down to 1ft, so that doesn’t help us.
Honestly, for the next two weeks, the setup looks more interesting for a kite than a surfboard. The onshore and cross-shore winds will keep the surface messy, and with that little swell, you’re not going to get a ride. It’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
32 | 35 | 29 | 46 | 60 | 74 | 52 | 39 | 67 | 25 | 36 | 153 | 44 | 51 | 118 | 41 | 28 | 16 | 25 | 35 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:24PM1.31m | 1:49AM1.10m | 2:20PM1.33m | 2:52AM1.07m | 3:22PM1.35m | 4:02AM1.06m | 4:31PM1.38m | 5:14AM1.09m | 5:40PM1.43m | 6:21AM1.16m | 6:43PM1.49m | 7:20AM1.25m | 7:38PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:50PM0.23m | 7:44AM0.12m | 9:07PM0.23m | 8:57AM0.15m | 10:19PM0.17m | 10:10AM0.13m | 11:23PM0.10m | 11:16AM0.08m | 00:21AM0.02m | 12:18PM0.02m | 1:16AM-0.06m | 1:16PM-0.03m | 2:08AM-0.12m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 12 |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | E 10 | SE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | SSE 6 | E 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 |
32 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 9 | 39 | 25 | 21 | 79 | 44 | 1 | 64 | 41 | 28 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | ESE 8 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | — | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 |
12 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6 | 2 | 10 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 12 | — |
1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 6 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | S 6 | S 6 | — |
— | 35 | 29 | 46 | 60 | 74 | 52 | 39 | 67 | — | 36 | 153 | — | 51 | 118 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 35 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 158 | 1169 | 562 | 119 | 2481 | 124 | 23 | 128 | 57 | 28 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 63 | 0 | 3 | 121 | 358 | 62 | 62 | 99 |
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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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