56th St Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.62° N 117.94° W

56th St Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's 56th St sea temperature is
22.8° C
3.5° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 366 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. 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+) 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. Looking at the charts for 56th St over the next couple of weeks, it’s a bit of a flat spell for the most part. The swell energy is there in the water, but it’s not translating into anything rideable for us. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, messy conditions.

The first week is pretty much a write-off. From Friday the 7th right through to Thursday the 13th, we're looking at clean but tiny surf. Swell heights are hovering around 2ft to 3ft, with periods mostly in the 13 to 19 second range. That long period is nice to see, but with that size, there’s just not enough push. The wind is mostly light and cross-onshore, so it’s not even going to be that clean. The energy is weak, with values mostly in the 200s and 300s, so it's not doing anything for us. It’s a waiting game.

Now, heading into the second week, things start to look a little more interesting, but it's still not going to be a classic. The swell starts to pick up a touch from Friday the 14th, and through the weekend of the 15th and 16th, we see the energy climb into the 400s and 500s. Swell heights are still small, around 2ft to 3ft, but there's a bit more juice in the water. The period is still decent, though. The problem is the wind. It’s mostly cross-onshore, and on the 15th and 16th afternoons it gets a bit stronger, making things choppy. The energy is moderate, but the surf quality is still rated as poor. It’s not going to be worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate.

The standout, if you can call it that, is Saturday morning, August 15th. It’s the biggest swell of the window at 3ft (with the afternoon pushing 3ft), with a 16-second period and the energy jumping to 517. It’s still small, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. The wind is a light cross-on, so it might be a little lumpy, but it’s the only time we might see a few rideable waves. This is a far cry from epic, but it’s the pick of the fortnight.

The rest of the run into the 22nd just kind of meanders along. The swell stays small, the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy, while moderate, just doesn't translate into surf. We're looking at a lot of knee-high slop. The water temp is 73°F, which is 6°F warmer than usual, so that’s pretty unusual for this time of year. It’s warm, but that doesn’t help the waves.

So, bottom line: don't get your hopes up. There’s nothing here for the next couple of weeks. If you’re a beginner, the small stuff might be okay, but for anyone else, it’s a bust. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing with that onshore wind and small waves. Keep the board in the car, maybe go for a skate, and check back later. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s flat.

Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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0.5
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
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15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
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14
0.7
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14
0.4
SW
20
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19
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SSW
13
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18
0.6
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18
0.5
SW
17
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16
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SSW
16
0.7
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16
0.6
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Energy kJ
212
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366
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218
163
139
184
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154
207
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206
169
251
188
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
WSW
20
W
5
SSW
10
SW
15
SSW
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:52PM1.69m
7:56AM0.99m
6:01PM1.82m
8:33AM1.10m
7:01PM1.94m
9:06AM1.20m
7:54PM2.03m
9:38AM1.29m
8:43PM2.07m
10:11AM1.38m
9:28PM2.02m
10:43AM1.45m
10:13PM1.91m
Low Tide
9:43AM0.83m
1:03AM-0.03m
11:32AM0.84m
1:54AM-0.20m
12:49PM0.77m
2:38AM-0.33m
1:49PM0.66m
3:18AM-0.39m
2:40PM0.54m
3:56AM-0.39m
3:29PM0.44m
4:31AM-0.32m
4:16PM0.37m
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Temp °C
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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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