
Surf Forecasts:
56th St surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. 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 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 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, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. Looking at the next couple of weeks for 56th St, it’s a pretty quiet stretch. The swell is coming in from the SSW, but it’s small and the wind is rarely playing ball, keeping things mostly choppy or onshore. It’s not going to be a total blank, but you’ll be working for anything decent.
Right from the start, Saturday the 8th of August, we’ve got a tiny 2ft SSW swell rolling in with a long 17-second period. That groundswell has some push to it (combined energy of 284), but the cross-on westerly wind is making a mess of it. The water is a very unusual 73°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. Don’t bother paddling out; it’s just poor.
Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are much the same story. The swell bumps up slightly to 3ft on Sunday, but the wind is either cross-on or onshore from the SW and SSW, keeping things messy. The period drops a bit, but we’re still seeing light cross-onshore wind ripples. Nothing to get excited about.
The whole first week is a grind. From Tuesday the 11th through Thursday the 13th of August, the swell stays between 2ft and 2ft. The wind is mostly light and onshore or cross-on, with the combined energy dropping into the low to mid 200s. It’s just poor conditions, day after day. The only real shift comes on Friday the 14th of August. The morning shows a slight improvement: still small at 2ft from the SW with a 15-second period, but the wind drops to almost nothing (3 mph from the SW). The combined energy jumps to 435. It’s still listed as marginal, so don't expect magic, but that morning glass might give you a few fun little ones if you're desperate.
Saturday the 15th of August morning is the closest we get to a standout. The swell is 3ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and the combined energy hits 505. The wind is cross-shore from the west at 9 mph, which is the best wind we see in the whole run. It’s still only a 1 out of 10, but if there's a window, this is it. The afternoon turns choppy again, so make the morning call.
After that, from Sunday the 16th of August right through to the end of the run on the 23rd of August, it’s a long, flat, windy grind. The swell sticks between 2ft and 3ft, the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, and the combined energy drops back into the 200s and low 300s. The periods stay around 13 to 16 seconds, but with the constant onshore chop, it’s not worth the paddle. This is a blank run that’s pretty normal for the area when the wind doesn’t cooperate.
Keep an eye on Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th of August mornings. They’re your best, and only, real shots at a salvageable session. Otherwise, leave the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
237 | 203 | 366 | 249 | 242 | 218 | 163 | 139 | 184 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 173 | 206 | 166 | 251 | 191 | 217 | 280 | 629 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:01PM1.82m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:32AM0.84m | 1:54AM-0.20m | 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 | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 |
237 | 203 | 366 | 249 | 242 | 218 | 163 | 139 | 99 | 95 | 154 | 207 | 143 | 173 | 206 | 166 | 251 | 191 | 217 | 280 | 629 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 11 |
36 | 56 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 42 | 65 | 97 | 184 | 33 | 57 | 28 | 26 | 45 | 62 | 58 | 44 | 46 | 197 | 169 | 48 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | S 9 | SSW 12 | W 13 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 9 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 20 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 9 |
4 | 6 | 56 | 3 | 32 | 12 | 8 | 39 | 20 | 50 | 75 | 27 | 27 | 44 | 2 | 23 | 19 | 98 | 21 | 20 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 9 | — | — | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 3 |
7 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 10 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 120 | 125 | 7 | 125 | 110 | 34 | 125 | 381 | 0 | 46 | 125 | 0 | 125 | 114 | 46 | 46 | 125 | 28 | 42 | 110 | 30 |
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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).
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