57th Street Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.22° N 74.64° W

57th Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's 57th Street sea temperature is
25.2°C
3.0° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with 126 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 10th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for 57th Street over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, I gotta be straight with you—this forecast is a tough one. We're looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple for days. The first real sign of anything surfable doesn't show up until Monday, the 7th of September, and even then, it's a marginal call. The pattern is dominated by tiny, weak swell and mostly poor conditions, so there's no standout session to get excited about. You'll be waiting a full week from now for the only window that's even worth a mention.

Let's break it down. From now through the weekend, it's flat. No point sugar-coating it. Tiny waves under 1 ft with weak energy and periods so short they're practically wind chop. The wind is all over the place, shifting from cross-off to onshore, but the swell just isn't there. Saturday the 5th sees a brief moment of offshore wind from the NW, but the swell is only about 1 ft. You'd be floating on a log.

Alright, so Monday morning, the 7th of September is our first glimmer. The swell bumps up to about 2 ft from the east with a period of 11 seconds—that's a longer period, so there's a bit more push and shape, but the energy is still moderate. The wind is a clean cross-off from the north, which is a major positive. The water is much warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in at 77°F. It's going to be small, clean, and workable for a longboard or a funboard, but it's not going to blow anyone's mind. The conditions are "surfable waves but very ordinary," which sums it up.

After that, it's back to tiny, weak, and poor conditions. The 10th of September sees a jump in the swell height to about 5 ft from the SSW, but the energy is still moderate and the period is a short 7 seconds, making for a messy, weak wave. The wind is a cross-off from the west, so it might be clean, but the quality of the swell isn't there. The rest of the second week is a mix of onshore winds and very small swell, with nothing that qualifies as a good surf option.

So, the honest truth? There's nothing here worth paddling out for unless you're desperate for a tan. The only spot that even gets a nod is Monday morning, the 7th, for a small, clean, but ordinary session. For the rest of the 16-day window, you're better off checking the forecast again later. Things can change, but right now, it's a long wait for barely a wave.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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126
Wind (km/h)
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NW
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WNW
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High Tide
1:02PM1.35m
1:40AM1.09m
2:04PM1.33m
2:46AM1.06m
3:11PM1.33m
3:56AM1.07m
4:21PM1.34m
5:06AM1.13m
5:29PM1.38m
6:10AM1.22m
6:29PM1.44m
7:05AM1.32m
7:22PM1.48m
Low Tide
7:36PM0.21m
7:27AM0.17m
8:54PM0.22m
8:47AM0.20m
10:07PM0.18m
10:04AM0.17m
11:10PM0.10m
11:10AM0.11m
00:05AM0.02m
12:09PM0.05m
00:56AM-0.05m
1:04PM-0.01m
1:44AM-0.10m
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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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