56th St Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.62° N 117.94° W

56th St Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's 56th St sea temperature is
22.9° C
3.6° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 629 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 (Aug 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 10th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 16th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your wettie, let’s talk about it. Honestly, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and sad for any real surf. We’ve got a solid stretch of nothing on the horizon, and when I say nothing, I mean it. The swell is just not showing up.

The first few days are a total write-off. Sunday and Monday are looking at weak, short-period leftovers with onshore wind messing up whatever tiny bumps are out there. You’re looking at maybe 2.6ft of slop at 56th St, with a cross-onshore breeze. It’s not worth paddling out for. The energy is weak, in the 200-300 range, and it’s not going to do anything. The water is a balmy 73.2°, which is a good 6.5° warmer than usual – that’s really unusual for this time of year, and honestly, that’s about the only highlight right now.

The rest of the first week doesn’t get any better. The swell stays tiny, around 1.6ft to 2.3ft, with those short, weak periods. The wind is mostly light, but it’s coming from the wrong direction, so it’s just making for a bumpy surface. There’s a bit more energy showing up from the 14th onwards, climbing from the 300s into the 500s, but it’s all still small stuff. By the 15th and 16th, we might see the swell nudge up to 3.3ft, but it’s still coming from the SSW with a short period, and the wind is still cross-onshore. It’s going to be a mess.

We do get a slight bump in energy, and the swell period gets a little longer, around 16 seconds, which is nice, but the size just doesn’t follow. The whole second week is a continuation of the same story. The swell stays below 3.3ft, mostly in the 1.3ft to 2.6ft range. The period does get long, up to 19-21 seconds by the 22nd and 23rd, which is telling us there’s some groundswell energy out there, but it’s just not enough. It’s too small and the winds are still not favoring us. It’s like the ocean is teasing us with a longer period but no power behind it.

The most promising couple of days might be the 22nd and 23rd of August. The period is up at 19-21 seconds, a real long-period groundswell. But the size is only 1.3ft to 1.6ft. That’s not even rideable. It’s a long wait between sets, and when they do come, they’ll be tiny and lining up too straight for a beach break. You’d be better off with a longboard and a lot of patience, but even then, it’s a stretch.

So, here’s the deal: there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. Frankly, it’s a blank run. The swell is just not there. The good news is that this spot is usually pretty consistent, so this kind of flat spell isn't the norm. The longer period swells later in the week hint that things are trying to move, but the energy is just too weak. Forecasts can change, and this one needs to. I’d keep the board in the car, but I wouldn’t be driving anywhere special for a wave.

Keep your head up, and check back in a few days. This kind of flat spell doesn't usually last long here.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

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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Friday
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Saturday
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15
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SSW
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0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
19
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SSW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.6
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18
0.5
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17
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16
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19
0.7
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18
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17
0.8
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16
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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242
218
163
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184
95
154
207
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166
248
242
197
280
629
339
532
512
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
SW
10
S
10
WSW
15
SW
5
SW
10
SSW
15
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5
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
11:16AM1.50m
10:56PM1.72m
11:49AM1.53m
11:41PM1.49m
Low Tide
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
5:05AM-0.19m
5:04PM0.34m
5:36AM-0.02m
5:54PM0.34m
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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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