57th Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.22° N 74.64° W

57th Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's 57th Street sea temperature is
24.9°C
2.0° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, ESE swell with 53 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SE 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 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. 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)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 27th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let me break it down for you: it’s been a tough go and it’s gonna stay flat for a good while. There’s no real surf on offer for the first week or so, and the whole 16-day window is pretty weak. If you’re itching for a wave, you’ll be waiting until at least Friday the 28th of August for anything that even qualifies as rideable, and even then it’s barely a ripple.

From now through Thursday the 27th, forget it. Winds are messy, swell is tiny – we’re talking 1ft to 2ft with weak energy. It’s poor, it’s choppy, and it’s not worth paddling out.

Come Friday morning the 28th, 57th Street (sandbar) finally shows a glimmer. Swell is still tiny at 2ft from the ESE with a short period of 8 seconds, but the wind swings light WSW – that’s cross-offshore, keeping the surface clean. Combined energy is weak, but you can at least sit out there without getting blown off your board. It’s a beginner-friendly sandbar, and it’s fairly consistent, so if you’re just wanting a splash, this is your best bet in the whole outlook. Crowds can show up sometimes, but with surf this small, I wouldn’t stress. Water temp is 25° – a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th drop right back off – wind goes onshore or cross-shore, swell stays under 2ft, and energy plummets. Not worth it.

Monday the 31st through to Tuesday the 1st of September sees a little clean-up with cross-off winds, but the swell drops to 0.3ft to 1ft and the energy is next to nothing. That’s not surf, that’s a lake.

Wednesday the 2nd of September sees a pulse of longer-period groundswell – 2ft at 11 to 12 seconds from the SE, with energy bumping up a little. Winds are clean in the morning but go light cross-onshore in the arvo. Still, it’s tiny. Nothing to get excited about.

Thursday the 3rd of September morning offers 1ft from the SE with clean cross-off winds – surfable but very ordinary. Again, it’s a session for a longboard or a foamie if you’re desperate.

After that, from Friday the 4th through to Sunday the 6th, the wind turns nasty – strong cross-shore from the NE up to 18 mph, with swell building to 3ft-3ft from the E and energy finally getting into three digits. But the wind is lumpy and the period is short (8-9 seconds). For a sandbar, that’s going to be choppy and ugly. Honestly, with that much wind and that sort of swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Monday the 7th of September sees the wind drop back to gentle cross-shore and a little more energy, but the swell is only 2ft from the E. Not great.

Tuesday the 8th of September morning offers the biggest swell of the whole outlook – 4ft from the SSE with a short period of 6 seconds. Combined energy is moderate. The wind is WNW at 9 mph, so cross-off and clean. That’s the standout, if you can call it that. It’s still only a couple feet, and it’s a short-period windswell, so the waves will be a bit crumbly. But it’s clean, and for this stretch, that’s as good as it gets. 57th Street is beginner-friendly, so if you’re new, this is your window. Crowds sometimes show, but with these conditions, you’ll have plenty of room.

From Wednesday the 9th through Thursday the 10th, it fades again – back to 1ft-3ft with clean but strong cross-off winds. Energy drops off. The run is over.

So here’s the bottom line: the best of a bad lot is Friday morning the 28th of August or Tuesday morning the 8th of September. Both are small, clean, and beginner-friendly. The 8th has a bit more size (4ft) and is the only session that might offer a half-decent wave. Don’t expect barrels. Don’t expect power. Just expect a paddle and a few crumbly lines.

This area is known for being fickle, and this is one of those blank runs. Forecasts can change, but right now, keep your expectations low and your wax in the shade.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:42PM1.36m
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
Low Tide
1:23PM0.14m
1:59AM0.04m
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
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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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