Surf Forecasts:
57th Street surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, S swell with 131 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 57th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s cooking for the next 16 days.
Honestly, it’s a pretty flat and quiet stretch for 57th Street. The swell stays tiny, and the wind is mostly working against us. There’s a long gap of nothing much, so don’t hold your breath. The water temp is about 75°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – feels nice, but it doesn’t make up for the lack of waves.
The only real standout is Monday, July 20th, in the morning. The swell is tiny at 3ft from the SSE, with a period of 9 seconds – that’s some groundswell, giving the waves a bit of shape. The combined energy is moderate (106). The big win is the wind: glassy, dead calm. That’ll make the surface smooth as glass, so even though the waves are small, they’ll be clean and fun for a beginner-friendly sandbar. Crowds are possible, so get out early.
The other spot to watch is Thursday, July 30th, in the afternoon. The swell picks up a little to 3ft from the SSE, with a 9-second period. The combined energy jumps to strong (170). But the wind is onshore, so it won’t be as clean as that Monday morning. It’s a gamble, but it’s the biggest we see.
Other than that, it’s a whole lot of small, choppy, and blown-out conditions. The swell never gets above 4ft, and most days it’s under 3ft, with short periods that don’t have any punch. The wind is often cross or onshore, making it a mess. A few days have clean offshore wind, but with almost no swell, there’s nothing to ride.
So, bottom line: the best bet is Monday morning, July 20th, for some glassy, tiny waves. It’s not a classic, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see. After that, there’s a long dry spell until the 30th, but that one comes with wind. Keep your expectations low, and you might have a little fun.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 36°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 3 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | S 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 18 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 52 | 131 | 74 | 81 | 73 | 100 | 58 | 55 | 17 | 32 | 51 | 91 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross |
High Tide | 9:36PM1.57m | 10:15AM1.34m | 10:27PM1.51m | 11:09AM1.34m | 11:20PM1.43m | 12:03PM1.33m | 00:11AM1.33m | 12:54PM1.31m | 1:02AM1.23m | 1:43PM1.29m | 1:52AM1.13m | 2:31PM1.26m | 2:42AM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:21PM-0.08m | 4:08AM-0.19m | 4:13PM-0.06m | 4:54AM-0.16m | 5:03PM-0.01m | 5:39AM-0.11m | 5:54PM0.06m | 6:24AM-0.03m | 6:46PM0.15m | 7:10AM0.05m | 7:44PM0.22m | 8:00AM0.14m | 8:47PM0.26m | 8:53AM0.20m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 |
 | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | 8:19 |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 14 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 1 |
Temp °C | 36 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 23 |
Feels °C | 34 | 35 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 13 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 12 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 74 | 81 | 73 | 100 | 58 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 51 | 91 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | ESE 9 | E 3 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | W 4 | NNE 4 | SE 12 | — | — | S 9 | E 11 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 8 | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | S 12 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | WNW 3 | — | S 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 7 | W 3 | W 3 | N 2 | — | — | SSE 7 | S 4 | S 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 2 | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | 8 | 6 | 52 | 131 | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 55 | 17 | 32 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 239 | 289 | 1551 | 1430 | 120 | 976 | 968 | 1420 | 968 | 5 | 465 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 312 | 107 | 338 | 62 | 3 | 42 |
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