
Surf Forecasts:
56th St surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 666 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 56th St over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, this is Rusty.
Well, looking out at the next couple of weeks for us at 56th St, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a bit of a grim picture for a while. There’s a long stretch of nothing special coming our way, but there is a little light at the end of the tunnel if you’re patient.
The immediate days are pretty ordinary. Monday morning the 6th of July is offering a small 2ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 431 units, but the wind is a cross-on at that point, and the report calls it marginal. It’s not clean, and honestly, not worth paddling out for. That trend of poor surf continues straight through the week and into the first part of the next. There are waves in the water, mostly around 3ft to 3ft, but the quality is just not there. The wind keeps it choppy or onshore, and the energy values fluctuate between weak and moderate but the conditions never click. It’s a real flat spell in terms of quality.
We’re looking at a solid gap of two weeks with no real recommendations here. The whole setup is very inconsistent for quality waves.
Now, you’ve got to look all the way to the morning of Thursday the 16th of July. That’s the only standout in this entire run. The swell is tiny, only 1ft from the SW, but that 16-second period gives it a little more life than you’d think. The energy is weak at 166 units, so don’t expect power, but what matters is the wind. It goes glassy. Dead flat. That’s a rare window here. For a sheltered spot like this, a glassy morning on a 1ft groundswell could actually offer a few clean little peelers. It won’t be big, but it’ll be the most fun you’ll have in this forecast window.
Beyond that, the swell tries to pick up again around the 20th and 21st of July, with 4ft to 5ft from the south, but the 14-second period and constant cross-on wind keep that energy (around 841 units) looking messy. It’s a bit of a letdown.
So, the long and short of it: save your energy for that glassy morning on the 16th. It’s your best bet by a long shot. Other than that, maybe just give the wax a rest for a while.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
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459 | 226 | 226 | 432 | 666 | 497 | 356 | 512 | 505 | 524 | 422 | 402 | 362 | 339 | 309 | 305 | 252 | 266 | 163 | 297 | 178 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:01AM1.20m | 2:52PM1.33m | 2:15AM1.01m | 3:36PM1.44m | 4:04AM0.86m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:01AM0.23m | 9:15PM0.65m | 8:38AM0.37m | 10:49PM0.48m | 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 | ||||||||
— | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | |
8:05 | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
459 | 226 | 226 | 67 | 666 | 497 | 126 | 512 | 505 | 524 | 422 | 402 | 362 | 339 | 309 | 305 | 252 | 266 | 163 | 297 | 178 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | S 17 | W 5 | S 15 |
18 | 25 | 223 | 318 | 58 | 42 | 356 | 82 | 46 | 92 | 55 | 100 | 81 | 48 | 32 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 151 | 5 | 109 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 20 | — | — | WNW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 21 | S 9 | S 20 | S 20 | W 6 | S 18 | W 6 |
119 | 180 | 28 | 432 | 2 | 144 | 140 | 67 | — | — | 31 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 30 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 |
— | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 47 | 114 | 34 | 46 | 120 | 46 | 46 | 110 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 18 | 47 | 46 | 25 | 47 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 125 |
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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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