57th Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.22° N 74.64° W

57th Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's 57th Street sea temperature is
23.8° C
1.4° 

57th Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


57th Street surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with 249 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 57th Street in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 57th Street over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at a stretch of soul-less water for the next 16 days. Honestly, right now, 57th Street’s got nothing worth paddling out for. The whole window is a flat and choppy mess. We’re looking at about a week and a half of junk before there’s even a whisper of a rideable wave.

The water’s running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, at 75°.

The first little flicker of hope shows up on the morning of Saturday, July 25th. After a long, bleak run, we get a 4 ft swell from the south, with a period of 6 seconds. It’s small, but the wind is a light cross-offshore breeze, which will keep it clean. The combined energy is moderate (155). It’s still not a standout, but it’s the first time the surf report says "surfable waves." The catch is, the swell is tiny and short-period, so don’t expect much push.

The only other moment that breaks the spell is late on Sunday, July 19th. The afternoon shows a 3 ft swell from the SSE, with a clean offshore wind from the WNW. The wind is a moderate 12 mph, but it’s offshore, so the face will be clean. The combined energy is weak (54), and the report says the conditions are "surfable waves but very ordinary." It’s a small window, but it’s the best we’ve got.

Other than that, it’s a total write-off. The wind is all over the place, mostly cross or onshore, and the swell is tiny, weak, and short-period. The few days with a little more energy, like around July 20th with a 5 ft swell from the NE, are ruined by onshore wind and poor conditions. The energy hits 291 (moderate), but the wind is straight onshore, making it a messy, blown-out mess.

Forget the lineup. There’s no standout session here. The whole 16 days is a flat spell, and the few moments of life are not worth the drive. I’d give it a miss.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night).

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Height (m)
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0.7
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0.9
SSW
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0.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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33
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27
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187
53
47
86
125
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
SSW
15
SW
20
SSW
20
WSW
15
W
20
WSW
15
ENE
10
SW
20
SW
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
NNE
5
NNW
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SSE
15
ENE
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
WNW
15
NNE
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:50PM1.58m
8:28AM1.28m
8:43PM1.60m
9:22AM1.32m
9:36PM1.57m
10:15AM1.34m
10:27PM1.51m
11:09AM1.34m
11:20PM1.43m
12:03PM1.33m
00:11AM1.33m
12:54PM1.31m
1:02AM1.23m
1:43PM1.29m
Low Tide
2:27AM-0.13m
2:25PM-0.07m
3:19AM-0.17m
3:21PM-0.08m
4:08AM-0.19m
4:13PM-0.06m
4:54AM-0.16m
5:03PM-0.01m
5:39AM-0.11m
5:54PM0.06m
6:24AM-0.03m
6:46PM0.15m
7:10AM0.05m
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Information about the 57th Street Surf forecast

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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