
Surf Forecasts:
57th Street surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 117 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 57th Street this week:
The most powerful waves expected at 57th Street in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 57th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board and wax, let’s talk about the stretch ahead at 57th Street. This is going to be a flat spell for the most part, so temper your expectations. The sandbar is currently the only spot on the map, but the ocean isn't giving us much to work with.
The first week is looking pretty bleak. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting around 77°, which is nice for a swim, but there just isn't any swell. We're hanging around 1ft to 2ft, and most of that is short-period wind slop. The wind is all over the place, and you'll see everything from cross-shore to glassy, but it won't matter much when there's nothing to ride. We're looking at a solid stretch of nothing from Sunday the 9th all the way through to at least Tuesday the 18th. The energy is weak, with combined readings often in the low double digits (like 10 or 32), and that just won’t move the needle.
There is a brief moment on Sunday the 16th where the swell nudges up to 4ft, but it's coming with a fresh cross-onshore wind, making it lumpy and unappealing. This is one for the kiters more than a paddler. The period is a weak 5 seconds, so it’s just bumpy wash.
Things start to stir a little around Wednesday the 19th. The swell drops back down but the period jumps way up. It’s still small, around 2ft, but the energy is moderate (106). It's coming from the SE, and with a WNW cross-offshore wind, the conditions are clean. It's still not going to be epic, but it's the first real surfable wave we’ve had in over a week. It’s an ordinary day, but I’d take it.
The rest of the window into the final week remains pretty marginal as the swell hangs around the 1ft mark, which is not good enough for this spot to shine. There are some longer period pulses from the SE, but they are let down by a lack of size. It's a sandbar, so those long period swells can break too straight. The wind looks better, often light or offshore, but the small surf will keep the magic away.
All in all, this is a pretty poor run. 57th Street just doesn't have the size or the right combo to do anything special. We might get a couple of knee-high glassy mornings, but nothing that's going to get your heart racing. It’s a flat, quiet stretch, so keep an eye on the charts and be ready when the wind and swell finally line up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 4 | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 |
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23 | 9 | 4 | 25 | 36 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 23 | 29 | 23 | 19 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:40PM1.43m | 6:21AM1.16m | 6:43PM1.49m | 7:20AM1.25m | 7:38PM1.54m | 8:13AM1.33m | 8:28PM1.55m | 9:02AM1.38m | 9:16PM1.53m | 9:51AM1.41m | 10:04PM1.47m | 10:39AM1.40m | 10:51PM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:21AM0.02m | 12:18PM0.02m | 1:16AM-0.06m | 1:16PM-0.03m | 2:08AM-0.12m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 10 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 4 | S 5 | S 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | ENE 5 | SSE 7 |
8 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 23 | 29 | 23 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ENE 4 | — | — | SSE 8 | ENE 4 |
1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 19 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | S 5 | E 11 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 10 | E 13 | — | — | SE 9 |
— | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | SW 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | ENE 3 | — | NE 2 | NE 4 | — | S 2 |
23 | — | — | 25 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 9 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 64 | 593 | 1111 | 3 | 255 | 111 | 725 | 1104 | 979 | 255 | 536 | 1104 | 454 | 409 | 3186 | 68 | 64 | 358 | 725 |
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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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