
Surf Forecasts:
57th Street surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 128 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 6s 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 57th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this stretch of coast is looking pretty challenged for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one main break, 57th Street, a sandbar setup that’s fairly consistent but honestly, it’s not offering up much to get excited about. The water’s sitting at 78°, which is a solid 4° warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a real standout—unusually warm for a surf.
The first few days are a total write-off. From Wednesday the 12th through the weekend of the 15th and 16th, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves—nothing over 3ft—with a mix of cross-onshore and onshore winds. The energy is weak, reading in the single digits to low 30s, and the periods are short. You’d be better off finding something else to do.
Monday the 17th rolls in with a slight bump—a 3ft SSE swell, but it’s still pretty average. The morning has a gentle offshore from the NNW, which cleans it up, but it’s not breaking with any conviction. That’s about the best we see for a while, and it’s not saying much. The energy ticks up to 66, which is still on the weak side.
Then it’s another dry spell. From Tuesday the 18th through to Sunday the 23rd, it’s back to small, messy, and mostly cross-shore or onshore winds. You’ll see some swell direction changes, but the size stays small and the quality poor. There’s a brief moment on Sunday afternoon the 23rd when the energy jumps to 124 with a 3ft S swell, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy, so it won’t be any fun.
The real shift happens on Monday the 26th. The morning brings a 5ft E swell with a period of 7 seconds, and the wind is a light offshore from the WNW. The energy reads 211, which is our first taste of moderate wave energy in the whole window. It’s clean, and the surf is pushing overhead on the sets. This is the standout of the entire forecast—not perfect, but by far the most surfable conditions we get. The afternoon holds similar size and clean conditions with a cross-off wind.
After that, the window closes with Tuesday the 27th turning ugly—onshore ENE winds at 12-16 mph, dropping the waves back to 3ft and making a mess of things. The energy drops back to the 70s and 80s. That’s your lot.
So, if you can wait, Monday the 26th is your day. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, and that’s more than we can say for anything else here. The warm water is a bonus, but the surf itself is a grind. Stay patient.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | S 3 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 5 | S 6 | NE 4 | E 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 4 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | ENE 5 | E 5 | SE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 29 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 30 | 128 | 66 | 35 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 77 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:13AM1.33m | 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 | 2:12PM-0.07m | 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 | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | ENE 4 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 |
2 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 128 | 66 | 35 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 77 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | E 4 |
3 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | 14 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 11 | — | SE 11 | E 11 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 13 | — | — | — | SE 9 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 6 |
1 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 5 | S 3 | WNW 3 | W 2 | — | — | S 5 | — | NE 4 | E 4 | SSE 3 | S 3 | S 4 | SSE 6 | — | — | NNE 3 | ENE 5 | E 5 | — |
— | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | 29 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 60 | — | — | 1 | 21 | 18 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2219 | 1402 | 976 | 239 | 2199 | 2192 | 409 | 3186 | 454 | 536 | 1104 | 1170 | 1218 | 1426 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 193 | 3 | 769 | 25 |
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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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