56th St Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.62° N 117.94° W

56th St Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's 56th St sea temperature is
20.0° C
1.4° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 358 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM. 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+)11PM (Mon 13th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for 56th St over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, straight up: this is a frustrating run. The forecast is telling me we’ve got a solid 16-day window, but honestly, for the vast majority of it, 56th St is looking like a write-off. The surf quality is just not there, with poor conditions and a persistent cross-onshore wind messing things up day after day. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, choppy, and wind-affected waves. The only real glimmer of hope, and I mean the only one, is way out at the very end of the forecast.

The water temperature here is about 68°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

Now, let’s walk through the misery. Starting Monday morning, the 13th of July, we get a 3-foot swell from the SSW, but it’s a cross-on wind and the energy is weak (276). The afternoon is more of the same. Tuesday the 14th drops to 2-foot, still cross-on and choppy. This pattern just keeps going – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday… all small, all cross-on, all poor. The combined energy stays in the low to mid hundreds, confirming it’s all weak and messy. For a couple of days, like Saturday the 18th, we get a bit of an onshore wind, but it’s still tiny at 2-foot.

There’s a bit of a lift in swell size starting around Thursday the 23rd of July, with 5-foot surf from the S, but the wind is still cross-on and the energy (980) is moderate. The comment says “poor surf conditions,” so don’t get excited. It’s the same story for Friday the 24th, just a little smaller.

Then, finally, we get to the standout. Monday morning, the 27th of July. This is the one. The wind goes glassy, a light breeze from the SSW at just 3 mph. The swell is 2-foot from the SW with a very long period of 18 seconds, and the combined energy is a moderate 493. The forecast actually says “expect good surf conditions.” This is a long-period groundswell, so the waves will have real shape and power behind them, but at a beach break like 56th St, it might be a little too straight. Still, with glassy conditions, it’s your best chance by a mile. Because this spot is very consistent, there’s usually something to be found, but it’s been a long wait for this one.

The crowds here can be an issue sometimes, so if you’re heading out for that Monday morning window, get there early. After that, the wind goes cross-on again in the afternoon and the magic is gone.

So, to wrap it up: the first two weeks are a total bust. If you’re desperate, pin all your hopes on that Monday morning, the 27th of July. It’s a long way off, so the forecast might change, but right now, that’s the only play.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Monday
13
Tuesday
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Wednesday
15
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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0.6
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SSW
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0.4
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18
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18
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18
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16
0.8
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8
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0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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257
149
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78
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130
74
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246
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90
235
358
271
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
W
5
WSW
15
W
20
W
10
S
10
SW
15
W
10
SSE
10
S
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SE
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SSE
25
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SSW
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SW
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WSW
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SW
Wind State
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High Tide
10:03AM1.16m
8:48PM2.12m
10:43AM1.22m
9:37PM2.11m
11:23AM1.27m
10:25PM2.02m
12:04PM1.32m
11:12PM1.85m
12:45PM1.37m
00:01AM1.62m
1:28PM1.40m
00:54AM1.36m
2:13PM1.43m
1:58AM1.10m
Low Tide
2:37PM0.63m
4:18AM-0.52m
3:30PM0.58m
5:00AM-0.49m
4:23PM0.54m
5:41AM-0.39m
5:17PM0.52m
6:20AM-0.24m
6:15PM0.53m
6:59AM-0.05m
7:20PM0.54m
7:35AM0.16m
8:37PM0.53m
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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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