57th Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.22° N 74.64° W

57th Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's 57th Street sea temperature is
24.8°C
1.8° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with 97 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with SE 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 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get real about what’s on the table for 57th Street. I’ve got to be straight with you—right now, it’s looking pretty flat and uninspiring. The next week or so is almost entirely a write-off. There’s a long, quiet gap from now until the very end of August where the surf is just too small and messy to even paddle out for, with waves barely hitting 1ft to 1ft and energy readings barely ticking past 40 or 50 (weak energy). The water’s sitting at 77°, and that anomaly of 3° Fahrenheit warmer than normal is a bit unusual for this time of year, but that’s about the only highlight.

The first real chance of anything surfable shows up on Monday the 31st of August. It’s still nothing to write home about. In the morning, there’s a small 3ft swell from the SSW, with a period of 6 seconds—that’s short-period wind swell, not much punch. The combined energy is moderate (107), and with a light cross-off breeze from the west, it’ll be clean. But honestly, it’s ordinary waves and ordinary conditions. The afternoon gets even smaller with a 0.7ft, 18-second groundswell from the ESE, which is super long period. That kind of period can make waves peel weirdly at a sandbar, and the offshore wind from the NW won’t save how tiny it is.

From there, the second week into early September gets ugly. The swell tries to pick up, with readings getting over 3ft and even 5ft by the 5th and 6th, and energy jumping into the strong range (300+), but the wind goes completely wrong. Strong cross-shore breezes from the NE and ENE, often hitting 22-28 mph, turning that stretch into a lumpy, choppy mess. For a beach-and-sandbar setup like 57th Street, that’s more of a kite-surfing scene than a paddle-surfing scene. A clean-ish window pops up on Monday the 7th of September morning with a cross-off wind, and a 3ft ESE swell, but the energy is moderate (169) and conditions are still described as poor. The afternoon of the 7th is the closest thing to a standout we get: glassy wind, 3ft from the ESE, 10-second period, energy of 184 (moderate). It’s clean and glassy, which is a major positive, but the waves are still just “surfable but very ordinary.” For a beginner-friendly sandbar, it might be worth a look if you’re desperate.

All in all, there’s no real standout surf in this 16-day stretch. Keep your expectations low, check back in a day or two for a change, because with forecasts this dull, they tend to shift.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:17PM1.26m
6:46AM1.06m
7:02PM1.32m
7:29AM1.13m
7:42PM1.36m
8:07AM1.20m
8:19PM1.39m
8:43AM1.26m
8:55PM1.39m
9:18AM1.30m
9:31PM1.36m
9:53AM1.34m
10:09PM1.32m
Low Tide
00:36AM0.15m
12:37PM0.19m
1:19AM0.09m
1:23PM0.14m
1:59AM0.04m
2:07PM0.10m
2:38AM-0.00m
2:50PM0.07m
3:15AM-0.03m
3:32PM0.05m
3:50AM-0.04m
4:12PM0.05m
4:24AM-0.02m
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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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