57th Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.22° N 74.64° W

57th Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's 57th Street sea temperature is
24.4° C
1.0° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with 84 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with S 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 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s 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 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 7th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 7th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll level with you – this forecast window for 57th Street is a real test of patience. We’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead with the first decent hint of surf not showing up until the very end of the period. The first recommendation doesn’t kick in until Friday, the 18th of August, and even that’s a bit of a stretch. Before that, we’re looking at over a week of tiny, weak waves with poor surf conditions virtually every day.

From now through to Thursday the 17th, the swell is a sad story. Heights hover around 1 ft to 3 ft, with periods mostly between 5 and 7 seconds – that’s short-period, gutless stuff. The combined energy is barely a whisper, staying below 100 (typically 14 to 74). Winds are often cross or cross-off, but the waves are just too small and weak to bother with. There’s a few clean moments on the Sunday morning and Monday, but with 2 ft to 3 ft on offer, it’s not worth paddling out for.

Finally, on Friday, the 18th of August, we see a pulse. The morning brings a 5 ft S/SE swell at 5 seconds, but the wind is cross-on from the ENE, making it choppy. The combined energy hits 126 (moderate wave energy), but the conditions are still listed as poor. The afternoon is the real standout of the entire outlook: a 6 ft ESE swell at 7 seconds, with onshore wind from the SE, giving a combined energy of 247 (moderate wave energy). It’s the biggest swell of the whole period, but it’s onshore, creating messy conditions. For a sandbar break like 57th Street, this is more of a peak than a perfect setup. The swell direction (ESE) is a mismatch from the optimum (SE), so it won’t wrap in as cleanly. This is really only for the keen and the experienced – 6 ft is pushing it for beginners, and the onshore wind will make it a battle.

After that, Wednesday the 19th offers a brief flicker. The afternoon shows a 3 ft E swell at 7 seconds, clean with cross-off winds from the SW, and a combined energy of 110 (moderate). The description says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” so it’s just a small window of so-so waves. The rest of the days into the 22nd drop right back down to tiny, weak swell with no real energy.

So, the only true standout here is Friday afternoon, the 18th of August. It’s the biggest swell, but it’s not clean. If you’re desperate, you might find a lumpy, closed-out wave. Otherwise, this forecast is a write-off. 57th Street is a beginner-friendly sandbar, but this run of poor surf is more normal for the area when it goes quiet. Don’t hold your breath – forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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28
57
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30
18
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24
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:52AM1.07m
3:22PM1.35m
4:02AM1.06m
4:31PM1.38m
5:14AM1.09m
5:40PM1.43m
6:21AM1.16m
6:43PM1.49m
7:20AM1.25m
7:38PM1.54m
8:13AM1.33m
8:28PM1.55m
Low Tide
9:07PM0.23m
8:57AM0.15m
10:19PM0.17m
10:10AM0.13m
11:23PM0.10m
11:16AM0.08m
00:21AM0.02m
12:18PM0.02m
1:16AM-0.06m
1:16PM-0.03m
2:08AM-0.12m
2:12PM-0.07m
2:57AM-0.16m
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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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