Surf Forecasts:
57th Street surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, S swell with 43 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 57th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a hard look at what’s coming our way.
Straight up, this is a grim stretch for 57th Street. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with almost nothing worth paddling out for. The first two weeks are basically a write-off – from now until the end of August, you’ll be fighting ankle-biters and poor conditions. The energy is pathetic, mostly sitting in the 20s and 30s range, with some brief moments in the 40s and 50s. It’s not until the 2nd of September that we finally see a flicker of life, but even then, it’s only just surfable.
The water temp is a standout though – it’s running a hefty 2° warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 78°. That’s a real bonus for comfort, but it doesn’t make the waves any better.
The only real window of hope comes on Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning shows a pulse of energy hitting 107 (moderate energy) with a 1ft SE swell, but the period jumps to a whopping 12 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which is a double-edged sword at a sandbar break like 57th Street – it can be too straight and hard to catch. The wind is offshore from the NNW and light, so it’ll be clean. Then the afternoon glass off with a 2ft SE swell (11-second period, 88 energy) could offer a few glassy, slow rollers. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’s the best we’ve got. The rest of the period is all onshore junk, short-period slop, and tiny heights.
Honestly, if you’re desperate for a wave, the 2nd of September is your only shot. Otherwise, this stretch is a dud.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 13 | 19 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 14 | 28 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 11 | 36 | 41 | 29 | 28 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:28PM1.18m | 4:59AM0.95m | 5:24PM1.21m | 5:56AM1.00m | 6:17PM1.26m | 6:46AM1.06m | 7:02PM1.32m | 7:29AM1.13m | 7:42PM1.36m | 8:07AM1.20m | 8:19PM1.39m | 8:43AM1.26m | 8:55PM1.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:03PM0.27m | 11:00AM0.29m | 11:51PM0.21m | 11:50AM0.24m | 00:36AM0.15m | 12:37PM0.19m | 1:19AM0.09m | 1:23PM0.14m | 1:59AM0.04m | 2:07PM0.10m | 2:38AM-0.00m | 2:50PM0.07m | 3:15AM-0.03m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — |
mm | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | SE 4 | SSE 5 | ESE 12 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 6 |
| kJ | 6 | 19 | 28 | 14 | 24 | 11 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 11 | 36 | 41 | 29 | 28 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | E 7 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | E 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 5 | E 6 | S 3 | ESE 10 | S 7 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 5 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 22 | 14 | 1 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | ENE 5 | E 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 14 | S 5 | S 5 | E 12 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | — | W 3 | S 5 | W 3 | — | S 6 | — | — | SW 2 | SSW 3 | — | S 6 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | S 4 | W 3 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 3 | 25 | 4 | — | 28 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 11 | — | 1 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 295 | 62 | 110 | 92 | 3 | 68 | 3 | 64 | 84 | 120 | 195 | 239 | 495 | 124 | 295 | 85 | 12 | 3 | 62 | 64 |
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