Surf Forecasts:
57th Street surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, SSW swell with 241 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with E 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 (Sep 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 0.7m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 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's on offer for 57th Street for the next couple weeks.
First off, the water is warm. We're talking 77°F, which is about 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so that's genuinely unusual and you can leave the thick rubber at home.
Now, the bad news: this is a flat spell. A long, quiet run. For the first ten days, from Friday September 4th right through until about Monday September 14th, there's basically nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, mostly under 2 ft, with periods all over the place and the combined energy barely scratching double digits (18-88). It's a write-off. You'd be chasing ankle-biters. The crowds are only "sometimes" an issue here, but there won't be enough surf to worry about anyone.
There's a glimmer on Tuesday September 15th. The morning brings a glassy start with a 4 ft swell from the south and a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 212 (moderate wave energy) and it's glassy. The commentary says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," so we're not talking about pumping barrels. It's the only window with any life in this outlook. After that, the energy drops back down into the weak range and the surf fades out again through to the 19th.
So, here's the honest truth: there are no standouts. The only half-decent chance is that Tuesday the 15th morning session. If you're desperate for a dip, it's your only shot. The wind is light and glassy, the swell is modest, so a longboard might get a few soft, lumpy ones. It won't be epic, but it'll be the best of a very quiet period.
For the rest of it, this is a classic blank run for the area. The forecasts can change, but for now, it's all about waiting.
Stay patient.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | SSE 6 | ENE 4 | E 7 | E 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 |
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 kJ | 17 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 34 | 56 | 25 | 47 | 29 | 33 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 83 | 228 | 71 | 20 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 7:05AM1.32m | 7:22PM1.48m | 7:54AM1.40m | 8:09PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:04PM-0.01m | 1:44AM-0.10m | 1:56PM-0.05m | 2:29AM-0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 30 | 29 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | E 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | E 9 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 17 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 47 | 29 | 33 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 71 | 20 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 9 | S 6 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 6 | E 7 | S 6 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 9 | S 6 | — | — | SE 8 | — | S 7 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | ENE 4 | E 7 | — | — | SSW 2 | SW 4 | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 6 | WNW 3 | W 3 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 34 | 56 | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | 5 | 13 | 14 | 83 | 228 | 2 | 5 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 289 | 497 | 562 | 968 | 982 | 454 | 164 | 313 | 25 | 3 | 85 | 3 | 77 | 1110 | 120 | 287 | 1179 | 1155 | 5 | 64 | 536 |
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