57th Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.22° N 74.64° W

57th Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 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, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 75 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM. 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 2nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got cookin'.

Honestly, looking at the whole 16-day window, it's a pretty flat and quiet period for 57th Street. The water's a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting around 76°F, but that's about the only thing that's got any spark. We're looking at a long, long stretch of barely a bump.

For the first few days, Thursday the 27th of August through to the end of the month, it's all tiny weak stuff. We're talking waist-high or below, with a combined energy reading barely getting into double digits—like 51 for the morning of the 27th. That's a whisper, not a wave. The wind is a problem, mostly cross-onshore and choppy, so the poor surf conditions tag is spot on.

There's a tiny glimmer on Sunday the 30th morning—the wind goes glassy, and that's a beautiful thing to hear. But the swell is still a paltry 1ft from the southeast with a short period. It'd be clean, but there's just no power behind it. You'd be on a foamie fighting for a dribble.

Moving into the first week of September, the trend keeps going. The wind cleans up a few times on the 31st and 1st, with light cross-offshore breezes, but the swell doesn't budge. We're stuck in the 1ft to 1ft range with combined energy numbers that are basically a flatline—22, 19, 14. It's frustrating, because the conditions would be clean, but there's nothing to ride.

There is a bit of a pulse mid-week on Wednesday the 2nd, with the period jumping to 11 seconds and energy hitting 62 in the afternoon. That is a slightly more organised groundswell. Problem is, it’s coming from the southeast and the wind is onshore, so even that little bump will be messy. That's likely the biggest and most organised we'll see, but it's still not good. A 1ft to 2ft swell on a sandbar just doesn't cut it.

The rest of the first week into the second week is more of the same. There's a tiny increase in size around the 6th of September, with the swell height hitting 4ft. That's enough to get a beginner’s heart racing, but the period is short at 7 seconds, the energy is moderate at 138, and it's blown out by strong cross-onshore winds from the east. It's going to be a choppy, lumpy mess. That kind of setup, with strong wind and a beach break, honestly looks more suited for a kite session than a paddle.

Even the very end of the forecast into the 11th of September offers a tease. Finally, we see a clean, gentle offshore wind from the northwest—perfect for grooming. But the swell is a pathetic 2ft from the south with a short period of 5 seconds. The wave comment still says "poor surf conditions." It’s too small to do anything with.

Bottom line: there are no standout days in this entire 16-day outlook for 57th Street. Save your energy, wax up a longboard for a flat day paddle, or go find something else to do. The forecasts can change, so don't bin this spot entirely, but as it stands, it's a solid flat spell.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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9
0.6
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8
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8
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0.4
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12
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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53
47
35
33
22
16
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11
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14
12
7
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25
60
73
48
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
5
WSW
5
WNW
10
SSW
20
N
15
NNE
10
ESE
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
S
10
SW
10
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5
NW
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SW
20
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20
WSW
25
NE
20
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15
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5
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High Tide
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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7:37
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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