Surf Forecasts:
57th Street surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 148 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Aug 12) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 57th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, it’s a bit of a flat spell out there, and I gotta be honest with you – for the next 16 days, there’s really nothing to get excited about. The first solid recommendation pops up on Monday the 17th of August, but even then, it’s a long wait for very ordinary conditions. Before that, you’re looking at almost a week of tiny, weak swell with messy wind, so don’t bother checking the cam.
Let’s talk about the only window that might get your heart beating a little: starting Monday afternoon, August 17th, we see a bump in swell. The sandbar at 57th Street will see some 5ft waves from the south, with a period of 6 seconds. That’s short-period windswell, not the good stuff. The combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate (166). The wind goes light and cross-off in the afternoon, so it’ll be clean. Still, the conditions are just ordinary. It’s not a standout.
The next morning, Tuesday August 18th, the swell drops to 1ft but the period stretches right out to 15 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is moderate (126). Winds are light and cross-off, making it clean. But that tiny height with a long period means it’s going to be tricky on a sandbar. It’ll be slow and flat-looking, better suited for a longboard if you’re patient.
Wednesday the 19th kicks up a bit more energy with 2ft from the southeast, 11-second period, and moderate cross-shore wind. The combined energy is strong (213) but the quality is poor – choppy and messy.
Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st see a bit more height, up to 5ft, but the wind stays cross or cross-on, and the period is short. It’s just not going to be any fun. The water is sitting at 77°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a wetsuit.
Honestly, there’s no day I’d call a true standout. The best on offer is probably Monday afternoon, August 17th, if you just need to get wet. The swell is biggest there, and the wind is okay. But keep your expectations low. The rest of the forecast is a write-off.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the charts, and don’t force it.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | NE 4 | S 5 | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 3 | S 5 |
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 kJ | 7 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 55 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | on | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:43PM1.49m | 7:20AM1.25m | 7:38PM1.54m | 8:13AM1.33m | 8:28PM1.55m | 9:02AM1.38m | 9:16PM1.53m | 9:51AM1.41m | 10:04PM1.47m | 10:39AM1.40m | 10:51PM1.37m | 11:28AM1.37m | 11:39PM1.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:16AM-0.06m | 1:16PM-0.03m | 2:08AM-0.12m | 2:12PM-0.07m | 2:57AM-0.16m | 3:04PM-0.08m | 3:43AM-0.16m | 3:54PM-0.06m | 4:25AM-0.14m | 4:41PM-0.02m | 5:05AM-0.07m | 5:27PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | 8 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 25 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | NNE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | SE 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 11 | — | E 14 | SE 7 | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | — | — | WSW 2 | WSW 3 | NE 4 | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 5 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 5 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 10 | — | 6 | 15 | 11 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 55 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 109 | 289 | 2656 | 409 | 536 | 3134 | 301 | 848 | 2425 | 239 | 454 | 3186 | 536 | 593 | 968 | 239 | 536 | 769 | 562 |
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