Surf Forecasts:
57th Street surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with 121 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with S 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 (Sep 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 57th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window for 57th Street is a tough one to write. We’ve got a long drought of nothing to start, and most of the run is sketchy or flat. But there is one window that’s got my heart thumping a bit.
Right now, we’re looking at over a week of poor surf. The first usable waves don’t show up until Wednesday evening, September 17th, but the real standout is the morning of Thursday, September 17th. That’s the one to circle.
The first swell we get is on the morning of Wednesday, September 16th, but it’s a messy 3 ft from the east with a short period of 4 seconds, and onshore winds. Not worth your wax. The following day, Thursday morning, September 17th, is the moment. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the east, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 788 – that’s strong, powerful surf. What makes it a true standout is the wind: light and offshore from the WSW, keeping the sandbar clean. That’s a rare combo for this spot. The morning of the 17th is the best on offer for experienced surfers – 8 ft is a serious step up, not for beginners. The swell direction is from the east, which is just about spot on for this break.
That afternoon, the swell holds at 8 ft, still from the east, with a period of 9 seconds and 934 energy, but the wind swings to a cross-offshore from the NNE. It’s still clean, but the guidance flags it as marginal, so don’t expect perfection.
After that, it fades quickly. Friday the 18th sees the swell drop to 8 ft, but the wind turns onshore and choppy, ruining the shape. Saturday the 19th is smaller and lumpy, and by Sunday the 20th we’re back to knee-high slop.
The water here is a wild card right now. It’s 78°, which is a full 6° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s very unusual. You’ll feel like you’re in the tropics.
So, the call is simple: if you’re an expert, clear your calendar for the morning of Thursday, September 17th. That’s your window. For the rest of us, it’s a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 6 | ENE 4 |
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 kJ | 9 | 6 | 29 | 49 | 41 | 46 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 56 | 117 | 85 | 50 | 28 | 34 | 13 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:40AM1.45m | 8:54PM1.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:46PM-0.06m | 3:12AM-0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 6 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 9 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 41 | 46 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 50 | 28 | 34 | 13 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 5 | — | E 12 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | NE 4 | — | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 7 | E 6 | — | — | SSE 2 | SW 3 | — | SW 2 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | W 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 29 | 49 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 8 | 18 | 56 | 117 | 85 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2414 | 463 | 188 | 255 | 57 | 3 | 124 | 99 | 120 | 3111 | 287 | 358 | 769 | 1166 | 63 | 84 | 64 | 3 | 64 | 355 |
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