
Surf Forecasts:
57th Street surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, ESE swell with 87 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 57th Street this week:
The most powerful waves expected at 57th Street in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 57th Street over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are a bit of a write-off for proper waves at 57th Street. We’ve got a long, flat spell staring us down, so don’t bother checking the cam until we’re well into the second week.
The whole stretch from Saturday 11 July right through to the end of Sunday 19 July is basically a dud. The swell barely tickles 0.7ft to 3ft, and the energy is pathetic – mostly reading between 14 and 59 (weak energy), with a few bumps in the 40s. On top of that, the wind is all over the shop: cross-on, onshore, or just messy. Saturday morning 11 July starts with a glassy 0.7ft from the ESE, but it’s so small it’s barely a ripple, and the water’s a touch warmer than normal at 76°F (anomaly 4°F), so it’s pleasant for a float but not a surf. The rest of that week is a mix of clear skies and crummy wind – Sunday 12 July has 12 mph cross-onshore winds chopping up the 3ft, and Monday 13 July is onshore. Nothing worth paddling out for.
We finally see a hint of life on Monday morning 20 July. The swell bumps to 3ft from the south, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 124 (moderate). The wind is gentle offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, so it’s clean. The notes say “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and the score is a 1. It’s not a standout, but it’s the first real chance to get wet. The afternoon turns cross-shore and messy, so aim for the early session.
The next true highlight is Thursday afternoon 23 July. The swell jumps to 4ft from the east, period 6 seconds, and energy at 136 (moderate). The wind goes glassy from the SW at 3 mph – that’s a major positive, meaning clean, smooth faces. Again, it’s “surfable but very ordinary,” so don’t expect perfection, but it’s the best wave of the whole run. The morning of Friday 24 July also offers clean conditions with 2ft from the SE, period 8 seconds, and gentle offshore wind from the NW at 9 mph. Energy sits at 74 (weak), but it’s clean and rideable on a longboard.
Saturday morning 25 July is the last decent call: 4ft from the SSE, period 7 seconds, energy at 113 (moderate), with light cross-offshore wind from the west at 6 mph. Clean conditions again. After that, Sunday 26 July falls back into cross-shore and onshore muck.
So, if you’re chasing a surf, the standout is Thursday afternoon 23 July – that 4ft with glassy wind is the pick of the bunch. Monday morning 20 July and Saturday morning 25 July are your next best bets. Everything else is either flat, choppy, or both. Hang in there, the forecasts might change, but for now, it’s a lean run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | ESE 10 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 3 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 |
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9 | 8 | 9 | 43 | 33 | 58 | 49 | 32 | 13 | 32 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 33 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:53PM1.48m | 6:33AM1.16m | 6:54PM1.54m | 7:33AM1.22m | 7:50PM1.58m | 8:28AM1.28m | 8:43PM1.60m | 9:22AM1.32m | 9:36PM1.57m | 10:15AM1.34m | 10:27PM1.51m | 11:09AM1.34m | 11:20PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:28AM0.04m | 00:36AM-0.00m | 12:28PM-0.00m | 1:32AM-0.08m | 1:27PM-0.04m | 2:27AM-0.13m | 2:25PM-0.07m | 3:19AM-0.17m | 3:21PM-0.08m | 4:08AM-0.19m | 4:13PM-0.06m | 4:54AM-0.16m | 5:03PM-0.01m | ||||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 32 |
Feels °C | 30 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 4 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 4 |
8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 49 | 32 | 11 | 32 | 20 | 20 | 6 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | — | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | SSE 5 | — | ESE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | ESE 8 |
9 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 19 | 3 | — | 6 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | E 5 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | SE 14 |
5 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | — | SSE 5 | — | — | S 5 | SSW 4 | WSW 2 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | W 3 | SSW 3 | — | E 3 | SSE 5 | S 3 |
— | — | 8 | 43 | 33 | 58 | — | 9 | — | — | 13 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 33 | 2 | 8 | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 355 | 409 | 536 | 409 | 536 | 128 | 536 | 588 | 85 | 62 | 158 | 282 | 64 | 13 | 3 | 255 | 2848 | 772 | 1102 | 968 | 848 |
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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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