57th Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.22° N 74.64° W

57th Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's 57th Street sea temperature is
24.6°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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, SE swell with 95 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with ESE 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be real about this stretch ahead. The pickings are slim, and I mean real slim. There’s no standout, world-class day in this 16-day window, but there are a few windows where you could get a wet suit on and catch a few if you’re not too picky. The first few days are a write-off, so don’t bother paddling out until we get past the initial nothing.

Looking at 57th Street, the pattern is flat and weak for a long stretch. The first real flicker of hope comes on Friday morning, 28 August. The ocean is dead flat with a glassy surface, no wind at all. Swell is tiny, only 2 ft from the ESE, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is just 66 (weak), so it’s not going to be powerful, but it’ll be clean. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 76 °F, so that’s a bonus. It’s surfable, but only just – this is a beginner-friendly option for a longboard or a foiler. Don’t expect much.

After that, it’s back to poor conditions for days. The next time we see anything remotely rideable is Thursday, 3 September. The morning is clean with a light cross-offshore wind from the SW, and the swell starts to show a pulse. It’s still small at 3 ft from the ENE, but the period is short at 5 seconds. The afternoon is where it gets interesting for a short window: the wind turns offshore from the NW, 9 mph, and the swell bumps up to 4 ft from the ENE, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy hits 144 (moderate), so there’s a bit more push. This is about as good as it gets for the whole forecast – still small for a sandbar, but clean offshore conditions will make it look better than it is. It’s not a standout for the history books, but it’s the best on offer.

Friday morning, 4 September, keeps the clean cross-off wind from the NNW, swell at 3 ft from the E, but the energy is still moderate at 118. It’s rideable, but nothing special. Then we go back into a long gap of poor surf that lasts through the 11th of September. The swell tries to show up a few times, like on the 7th, with 3 ft from the S, but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s messy. The period is short at 6 seconds, so not much shape.

If you’re a beginner, the Friday morning (28 Aug) glassy session is your best bet. For anyone looking for a bit more push, the Thursday afternoon (3 Sep) with offshore wind is the only real window where you’ll get a few clean ones. It’s a long wait, but that’s the hand we’re dealt.

Stay patient, and check back in a few days – forecasts can change. Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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95
47
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32
24
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7
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12
43
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47
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
SSE
5
SW
5
SW
15
SSW
10
NNW
25
NE
20
ENE
5
E
5
SE
15
S
15
SSW
15
WSW
20
N
5
S
10
W
10
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20
ENE
10
E
10
SE
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:07AM1.20m
8:19PM1.39m
8:43AM1.26m
8:55PM1.39m
9:18AM1.30m
9:31PM1.36m
9:53AM1.34m
10:09PM1.32m
10:32AM1.36m
10:52PM1.26m
11:15AM1.37m
11:41PM1.19m
12:05PM1.36m
00:38AM1.13m
Low Tide
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
4:54PM0.07m
4:59AM0.00m
5:38PM0.11m
5:38AM0.05m
6:30PM0.16m
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Temp °C
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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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