Surf Forecasts:
57th Street surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, S swell with 158 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 57th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this next couple of weeks is a tough one for our local spot, 57th Street. We’ve got a sandbar setup that’s fairly exposed, and it’s been a struggle to find any real rideable waves. The whole 16-day window is looking bleak, with no standout sessions at all.
For the first week, starting Tuesday the 4th of August, we’re looking at small, weak swell from the southeast. Combined energy is low, mostly under 100 (83), with short periods around 7 seconds. Winds are mostly cross or cross-onshore, which just adds chop to the mix. The forecast keeps saying "poor surf conditions," and honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for. The swell never gets above 3 ft, and the water temp is about average for this time of year – nothing special there.
Things don’t improve as we roll into the weekend and the following week. The swell drops even further, with heights barely reaching 2 ft on a good day, and combined energy falling into the 20s and 30s. There are a few clean moments on the morning of Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th, with light cross-offshore winds, but the waves are just too tiny and weak to get excited about. The period stays short, mostly 6 seconds, so there’s no push.
The second week is a total washout. From the 11th all the way through the 19th of August, we’re looking at swell under 2 ft, with energy figures dropping into the single digits and teens. There’s a glassy morning on Tuesday the 18th, but with only 1 ft of swell at 8 seconds, it’s barely a ripple. Wind direction shifts around, but it doesn’t matter when there’s no wave to surf.
Honestly, this is a blank run. 57th Street is a fairly consistent spot, so it’s a bit of a shock to see such a long stretch with nothing. Break out the longboard if you’re desperate, but don’t expect much. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s no good surf on offer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 |
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 kJ | 107 | 79 | 42 | 31 | 23 | 55 | 66 | 50 | 52 | 75 | 56 | 44 | 89 | 84 | 36 | 26 | 41 | 28 | 59 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:00AM1.20m | 12:33PM1.28m | 00:52AM1.15m | 1:24PM1.31m | 1:49AM1.10m | 2:20PM1.33m | 2:52AM1.07m | 3:22PM1.35m | 4:02AM1.06m | 4:31PM1.38m | 5:14AM1.09m | 5:40PM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:03AM0.05m | 6:43PM0.20m | 6:47AM0.09m | 7:50PM0.23m | 7:44AM0.12m | 9:07PM0.23m | 8:57AM0.15m | 10:19PM0.17m | 10:10AM0.13m | 11:23PM0.10m | 11:16AM0.08m | 00:21AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 8:07 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 |
Feels °C | 30 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 11 | SE 7 | E 9 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 7 | S 5 |
| kJ | 107 | 79 | 42 | 31 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 38 | 21 | 26 | 41 | 5 | 34 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 7 | E 4 | SSE 6 | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 10 | — | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 41 | 3 | 13 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 22 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | E 13 | — | — | — | E 11 | E 10 | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 11 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 2 | NE 4 | E 4 | — | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | W 3 | W 3 | S 6 | S 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 19 | — | 12 | 55 | 66 | 50 | 52 | 75 | 56 | 44 | 89 | 84 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 59 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 164 | 282 | 57 | 282 | 1169 | 1 | 62 | 979 | 116 | 83 | 5 | 83 | 5 | 5 | 32 | 84 | 62 | 5 |
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