
Surf Forecasts:
56th St surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,060 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s 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 (Sep 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 12s. 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 56th St over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down what’s happening at 56th St.
Right now, the surf is a bit of a mixed bag. The first real window we’ve got is on the afternoon of Sunday, September 6th. We’re looking at a solid 5ft swell out of the south, with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a nice long-period groundswell with decent energy – the combined energy reading is sitting at 982 (moderate). The wind is coming from the NNE at 16 mph, which is blowing straight offshore, keeping the waves clean. The water temperature is a very warm 74°F, which is a whopping 6° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a proper anomaly – expect bathwater temps.
Sunday afternoon is the standout for the whole 16-day window. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions,” and with offshore wind and a solid 5ft from the south, it’s going to be fun. The break is very consistent, so you won’t be waiting long. It’s a sheltered spot, so it won’t be taking the full brunt of the swell, but that 5ft with a 14-second period should give you some nice, lined-up waves. Just be aware – crowds are sometimes there, so you might have some company.
After that, the swell hangs around on Monday morning, September 7th – still 5ft from the SSW, period of 13 seconds, but the wind switches to a cross-offshore from the NW at 9 mph. It’s still clean, but that’s the last of the real quality. By Monday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the quality drops fast.
From Tuesday the 8th onward, things get small and messy. The swell drops below 4ft, the periods either go short or long, and the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore. The combined energy drops into the 200-400 range, which is weak. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions from Tuesday, September 8th, all the way through to the end of the outlook on Monday, September 21st. There are a couple of marginal days in there – like Thursday the 10th morning, and Friday the 18th morning – but nothing that’s going to get the heart racing. The wave energy stays low, the wind is unfriendly, and the swell is tiny.
To be honest, after that initial Sunday and Monday, the rest of the 16 days is a write-off. If you’re a beginner, the 5ft on Sunday might be a touch big, but it’s clean, so it’s doable. If you’re an expert, you’ll want to get on it Sunday afternoon before it all goes pear-shaped.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
606 | 888 | 742 | 280 | 207 | 154 | 135 | 127 | 219 | 298 | 414 | 371 | 358 | 349 | 262 | 217 | 169 | 136 | 104 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:09AM1.25m | 6:59PM1.84m | 8:36AM1.37m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:35AM-0.16m | 1:04PM0.70m | 2:15AM-0.22m | 1:55PM0.53m | 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 | ||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 29 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 |
606 | 888 | 742 | 238 | 195 | 143 | 135 | 61 | 219 | 298 | 414 | 371 | 358 | 349 | 262 | 217 | 38 | 43 | 104 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 |
339 | 16 | 35 | 280 | 207 | 154 | 98 | 98 | 39 | 19 | 25 | 15 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 27 | 169 | 136 | 97 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SW 19 | SW 9 | SW 18 | W 5 | SW 18 | W 5 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 6 | S 9 | WSW 14 | S 9 | S 8 |
11 | 58 | 3 | 51 | 7 | 81 | 11 | 127 | 87 | 73 | 47 | 46 | 23 | 22 | 4 | 14 | 41 | 14 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 5 | W 4 | W 5 | W 4 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 3 | — | — | — | SSW 7 | SE 3 | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — |
7 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 13 | 3 | — | — | — | 10 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 0 | 125 | 7 | 87 | 125 | 14 | 114 | 125 | 46 | 46 | 105 | 46 | 46 | 91 | 46 | 46 | 110 | 46 |
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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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