Surf Forecasts:
56th St surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, S swell with 1,021 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with S 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 56th St over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty grim for a paddle. We've got a solid run of marginal to poor conditions, so it's a waiting game. The finder only flagged one spot that's worth a proper look, and even that's not until the first week of September.
The main issue is a persistent cross-onshore wind that's messing up almost every session. We'll see a few pulses of longer-period swell, but the wind just won't cooperate. The first real glimmer of hope isn't until Sunday the 6th of September, and even then, it's a mixed bag.
Let's get into it. The only break in the game is 56th St. The water there is running at a steamy 76°, which is about 9° warmer than normal for this time of year – that's seriously unusual, like swimming in a bath.
After a long stretch of nothing, we finally get a chance on Sunday morning the 6th of September. The swell is hitting 5 ft from the S with a period of 13 seconds (moderate groundswell), and the combined energy is strong at 893. The wind is glassy from the WNW at only 3 mph. That's the standout – it'll be clean and smooth. It's a bit small for the more experienced crew, but for intermediates, this is your window. The afternoon gets a touch messy with a cross-onshore breeze, but the swell picks up to 5 ft. Crowds are possible at this spot, so get in early.
The next day, Monday the 7th of September, is another call. The morning has a 6 ft S swell at 13 seconds, with a cross-offshore NW breeze at 9 mph. That's clean, workable surf. The combined energy is pumping at 1029. This is the best of the lot for size and conditions combined. The afternoon holds up but starts to taper.
After that, the wind swings back onshore and the whole thing falls apart. From Tuesday the 8th through to the end of the 16-day run, it's all cross-onshore slop with tiny waves. There's a lot of days with nothing worth paddling out for, especially from the 8th to the 15th of September, where the swell drops below 3 ft and the wind is consistently in the wrong direction.
So, to sum it up: mark your calendar for Sunday the 6th of September morning for small, glassy fun, and Monday the 7th of September morning for the best size and clean conditions. Beyond that, it's a long, flat, choppy wait. It tends not to stay this poor for long, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | W 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 |
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184 | 156 | 99 | 83 | 65 | 132 | 127 | 197 | 118 | 408 | 497 | 448 | 566 | 532 | 512 | 467 | 609 | 673 | 960 | 905 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:55PM1.22m | 12:05PM1.63m | 00:58AM1.01m | 12:48PM1.63m | 2:46AM0.86m | 1:46PM1.60m | 3:11PM1.59m | 7:16AM1.02m | 4:44PM1.64m | 7:42AM1.14m | 6:00PM1.74m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:08PM0.28m | 5:43AM0.43m | 7:09PM0.29m | 6:07AM0.59m | 8:31PM0.28m | 6:32AM0.75m | 10:15PM0.23m | 11:46PM0.09m | 10:15AM0.96m | 00:48AM-0.05m | 12:00PM0.86m | 1:35AM-0.16m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 12 | W 7 | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 |
184 | 119 | 83 | 83 | 30 | 24 | 107 | 88 | 67 | 408 | 497 | 448 | 566 | 532 | 512 | 467 | 609 | 673 | 960 | 905 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 6 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WSW 10 | — |
166 | 156 | 22 | 67 | 47 | 95 | 127 | 147 | 104 | 33 | 51 | 53 | 70 | 261 | 170 | 387 | 382 | 201 | 18 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | W 6 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 12 | — |
14 | 17 | 99 | 50 | 65 | 132 | 16 | 197 | 118 | 60 | 38 | 39 | 25 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 37 | 19 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 5 | — | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 6 | W 7 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 10 | W 4 |
23 | 24 | — | 23 | 50 | — | 31 | 126 | — | 43 | — | — | 24 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 28 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 110 | 25 | 46 | 110 | 7 | 46 | 120 | 30 | 46 | 110 | 18 | 46 | 110 | 0 | 46 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
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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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