56th St Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.62° N 117.94° W

56th St Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's 56th St sea temperature is
19.2° C
0.8° 

56th St surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


56th St surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 543 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 56th St this week:

The surf forecast for 56th St over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 56th St in the next 16 days are 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 9th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 9th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 9th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 56th St over the next 16 days.


Alright, let’s get this straight. The first few days here are basically a write-off. We’re looking at a long gap from the start of the period right through until the morning of Saturday, July 19th. There’s just nothing worth paddling out for before that. The south swell is around, but the wind is messy and the quality is rated poor, so don’t even bother.

Come Saturday morning, July 19th, we finally get a pulse. 56th St is the only game in town, and it’s a bit of a wildcard. You’ve got a 4ft swell from the south with a very long, 17-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, but it’s a sheltered spot, so that long period can make it a bit tricky and straight at a beach break. The water temp is about 67°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The real catch is the wind: it’s a light breeze from the SW, cross-on, so it’s not glassy but it’s not blown out. The combined energy is a meaty 1647, which is strong. It’s a marginal call, not a standout, but it’s the closest thing to a surf we’ve seen in a week. This spot is very consistent, but crowds are possible, so don’t expect a solo session.

That afternoon, the swell bumps up to 6ft and the period drops to 14 seconds. That’s getting into the territory where it’s big for beginners and only really fun for experts, especially with a cross-on breeze from the WSW. The energy is still high at 1588, but the wind won’t do it any favours. It’s more of a kitesurfing kind of setup than a sleek paddle surf.

Beyond that, the second week looks like a slow fade. The swell drops back to 3ft to 3ft, and the wind stays mostly cross-on. There’s a little blip on Thursday morning, July 23rd, with a 4ft south swell and a 16-second period, but the energy is still moderate at 1225 and the wind is light onshore. It’s a similar story – marginal at best. Nothing here is going to be a true standout for the whole 16 days; it’s mostly a waiting game until that mid-July pulse.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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149
119
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152
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
WSW
15
SSE
15
SSW
15
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10
SSE
15
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15
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10
SSE
20
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15
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High Tide
4:25PM1.56m
6:05AM0.84m
5:17PM1.70m
7:34AM0.91m
6:11PM1.84m
8:34AM1.00m
7:05PM1.97m
9:21AM1.09m
7:57PM2.07m
10:03AM1.16m
8:48PM2.12m
10:43AM1.22m
9:37PM2.11m
Low Tide
9:23AM0.52m
00:08AM0.26m
10:23AM0.63m
1:10AM0.02m
11:32AM0.70m
2:02AM-0.20m
12:40PM0.72m
2:49AM-0.37m
1:41PM0.69m
3:35AM-0.48m
2:37PM0.63m
4:18AM-0.52m
3:30PM0.58m
5:00AM-0.49m
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Feels °C
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Information about the 56th St Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for 56th St provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 56th St can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 56th St 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 (56th St) 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 56th St 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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