Surf Forecasts:
56th St surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with 961 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 56th St over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window at 56th St is a tough one to call. There’s no real proper surf to get excited about for a long stretch. The swell is there, but it’s small, and the wind is constantly working against us. We’re looking at a long gap of nearly two weeks where the scores are low and the conditions are just not cooperating. The first real hint of something passable doesn’t show up until late in the run.
The first notable mention comes on Sunday, July 19th. The morning shows a 4ft swell from the south, with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a decent groundswell, but the wind is light and onshore, so it’s going to be a bit messy. The combined energy is moderate at 909, and the water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 69°. The afternoon pushes up to 4ft, but the wind swings to a cross-onshore, making it choppy. It’s a marginal call at best.
Then things go quiet again until Friday, July 24th. The morning brings a 5ft south swell, period 13 seconds. That’s getting into the size where it’s not for beginners, and with light onshore wind, it’ll be a bit lumpy. Combined energy is strong at 1262. Still, this is the best wave height we see, but it’s not clean.
The last potential highlight is Saturday, July 25th in the morning. A 3ft swell from the south-southwest, but get this – the period is 21 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell. Combined energy is strong at 1111. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’ll have some texture. That long period means it’s a better bet for a point or reef, and here at 56th St, a sheltered beach break, it might just peel a bit too straight. Still, it’s the most interesting wave of the run.
The rest of the days are a write-off. Small swell, poor surf conditions, and cross-onshore or onshore winds. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” but honestly, with this quality, it’s unlikely to be an issue. For the most part, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Keep an eye on the long-range; forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to rush for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 64 | 88 | 126 | 130 | 74 | 77 | 246 | 255 | 224 | 522 | 569 | 953 | 341 | 255 | 330 | 397 | 358 | 434 | 334 | 264 | 302 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | on |
High Tide | 12:04PM1.32m | 11:12PM1.85m | 12:45PM1.37m | 00:01AM1.62m | 1:28PM1.40m | 00:54AM1.36m | 2:13PM1.43m | 1:58AM1.10m | 3:00PM1.44m | 3:31AM0.90m | 3:52PM1.46m | 5:49AM0.83m | 4:48PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:17PM0.52m | 6:20AM-0.24m | 6:15PM0.53m | 6:59AM-0.05m | 7:20PM0.54m | 7:35AM0.16m | 8:37PM0.53m | 8:11AM0.38m | 10:08PM0.48m | 8:49AM0.57m | 11:41PM0.37m | 9:37AM0.73m | 00:53AM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 |
| kJ | 35 | 44 | 48 | 23 | 14 | 77 | 246 | 255 | 224 | 522 | 569 | 953 | 341 | 191 | 143 | 397 | 358 | 434 | 334 | 264 | 302 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | W 6 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | S 15 | W 6 |
| kJ | 64 | 88 | 77 | 130 | 74 | 7 | 43 | 70 | 83 | 381 | 566 | 17 | 339 | 255 | 330 | 39 | 56 | 32 | 26 | 155 | 60 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | S 12 | WSW 6 | W 6 | SW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | S 14 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSE 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 28 | 27 | 126 | 54 | 51 | 25 | 12 | 6 | 66 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 95 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 60 | 86 | 47 | 229 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 2 | S 3 | SSE 2 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | W 3 | WSW 7 | W 4 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | 29 | 10 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 46 | 19 | 46 | 46 | 18 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 110 | 32 | 46 | 125 | 0 | 57 | 125 | 30 | 114 | 120 | 30 |
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