57th Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for 57th Street.

Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a bit of a flat spell. From now through to the morning of Monday the 24th of August, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. The swell is barely ticking over at 0.7ft to 2ft, and the energy is weak (26 to 63). The wind is often onshore or cross, and the water temp is about average for this time of year. It’s honestly not worth paddling out for.

Then on Monday morning the 24th of August, we finally get a small window. The glassy conditions under a clear sky will make the 3ft S swell look clean, but it’s still pretty ordinary. The period is a short 6 seconds, so don’t expect much push. The combined energy (63) is still weak.

We then hit another dry spell of poor conditions with no real recommendation until the end of the month. The strongest pulse of energy we see in the whole 16 days is on Monday the 31st of August. The swell jumps to 6ft from the E with a short period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (254). The morning looks clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the WSW, which is a major positive. That’s the best-looking moment on offer. But it’s a sandbar, so with a short period swell like that, it’s not going to be the most organized. It’s a decent option for the intermediate crew, maybe a bit much for the beginners with that 6ft height. The afternoon gets choppy.

After that, it drops back down into the 2ft to 3ft range with onshore winds, so the energy fades quickly.

The standout here is undoubtedly Monday morning the 31st of August. That 6ft E swell with clean cross-offshore wind is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a bit of a wait, but it’s the only time the ocean really wakes up. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

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