56th St Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.62° N 117.94° W

56th St Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's 56th St sea temperature is
22.9°C
3.3° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 414 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 56th St in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. 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+) 5AM (Wed 9th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 9th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 10th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

First up, I’ve gotta be straight with you – it’s looking pretty grim for the next two weeks. The only spot on the radar is 56th St, and honestly, it’s a rough run. The water is unusually warm for this time of year, sitting at 73°, which is much warmer than normal, but that’s about the only thing that’s above average.

We’re starting with a small, slow, long-period SSW groundswell rolling in on Tuesday the 8th, but the wind is a messy cross-shore from the WNW at 12 mph, creating a cross-chop. The combined swell energy is moderate (429), but it’s all blown out. The break is sheltered from the swell and the direction isn’t lining up right, so it’s a no-go.

Through Wednesday and Thursday, the swell drops and the period stays long, over 15 seconds, but the wind stays on it or cross-shore. It’s just not clean. The following days into the second week are more of the same: small waist-high or smaller swell, with onshore or cross-onshore winds. The combined energy stays in the 200-500 range, which is moderate, but the wind spoils everything.

There’s a tiny glimmer around Sunday the 20th morning and Monday the 21st morning, where the wind drops to just 3 mph, and the swell is still a modest 3 ft from the SW with a 17-second period. The forecast calls it “marginal,” but with that light air, you might get a couple of clean, weak waves if you’re desperate. Don’t expect much.

The rest of the run through to the 23rd is just more of the same – poor conditions, cross-shore winds, and no real quality. The set-up here is a sheltered beach break, and with the persistent side winds and small swell, it honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

There’s a blank stretch of nearly two weeks with no real surf on offer. It’s a poor outlook, but for this area, a dry spell like this isn’t unusual. Keep your eyes on the forecasts, because things can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue night, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Tue
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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SSW
13
0.8
SSW
10
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SW
16
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16
0.7
SW
17
0.9
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19
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18
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18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
180
130
127
219
295
414
371
358
349
262
217
169
136
97
89
68
129
108
108
147
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
10
W
10
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10
WSW
15
SE
15
SSE
15
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15
SE
20
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High Tide
7:50PM1.90m
9:03AM1.47m
8:35PM1.89m
9:31AM1.57m
9:18PM1.81m
9:59AM1.64m
10:00PM1.68m
10:26AM1.68m
10:42PM1.51m
10:53AM1.68m
11:25PM1.32m
11:20AM1.65m
00:14AM1.13m
Low Tide
2:51AM-0.22m
2:40PM0.37m
3:23AM-0.16m
3:23PM0.25m
3:53AM-0.06m
4:06PM0.17m
4:21AM0.09m
4:48PM0.14m
4:47AM0.26m
5:31PM0.15m
5:10AM0.44m
6:18PM0.20m
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Temp °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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