Surf Forecasts:
56th St surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 751 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 56th St over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get straight into it.
Look, I've got to be honest with you – the next couple of weeks at 56th St are looking pretty grim. We're talking about a long stretch of poor surf conditions with a few marginal moments thrown in, but nothing that's going to get you paddling out with a grin. The water is unusually warm right now, sitting at 73°, a full 6° above the norm for this time of year, which is a real oddity.
The first real window of hope doesn't show up until Thursday, September 3rd. That morning, we're looking at a solid 6ft swell from the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy of all swells directed here is a moderate 1146, so there's some push. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the WSW, which is manageable, but the forecasters are calling it marginal at best, so don't expect perfection. It's a glimmer, not a guarantee.
The following day, Friday the 4th of September, the morning starts with a cleaner look – a 3ft SSW swell, but with a long 17-second period. That's a groundswell, which means it'll have better shape and more energy, but it can also make things a bit fat and hard to connect. The light cross-onshore breeze from the WSW will keep the surface decent. The combined energy is 577, so it's a moderate push. If you're looking for the best of a bad bunch, this is probably it, but keep your expectations low.
Honestly, that's about it. The rest of the 16-day window is a write-off – choppy, onshore, or just too small. If you're desperate, you could try those marginal mornings, but you'll be competing with the crowds that are "sometimes" there. For now, the best advice is to wait for the next forecast update.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 396 | 224 | 273 | 185 | 174 | 249 | 212 | 742 | 550 | 635 | 604 | 417 | 330 | 233 | 193 | 187 | 276 | 308 | 305 | 244 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:45PM1.77m | 9:53AM1.34m | 9:17PM1.76m | 10:15AM1.42m | 9:51PM1.69m | 10:38AM1.49m | 10:27PM1.58m | 11:03AM1.56m | 11:08PM1.41m | 11:32AM1.61m | 11:55PM1.22m | 12:05PM1.63m | 00:58AM1.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:47PM0.58m | 3:45AM-0.08m | 3:21PM0.49m | 4:09AM-0.05m | 3:57PM0.41m | 4:32AM0.02m | 4:35PM0.34m | 4:56AM0.13m | 5:19PM0.30m | 5:19AM0.27m | 6:08PM0.28m | 5:43AM0.43m | 7:09PM0.29m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 17 | S 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 7 | SSW 14 | W 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 396 | 224 | 273 | 185 | 123 | 249 | 53 | 742 | 550 | 635 | 141 | 104 | 330 | 82 | 193 | 187 | 276 | 308 | 305 | 244 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 9 | SSW 19 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 7 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | W 5 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 121 | 104 | 103 | 103 | 93 | 80 | 212 | 33 | 65 | 104 | 604 | 417 | 60 | 233 | 41 | 118 | 85 | 5 | 50 | 80 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 8 | SSW 19 | W 12 | SSW 18 | W 8 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 13 | W 5 | W 10 |
| kJ | 64 | 10 | 142 | 45 | 174 | 33 | 89 | 34 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 35 | 92 | 72 | 178 | 18 | 14 | 45 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | W 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 118 | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 110 | 46 | 46 | 105 | 0 | 110 | 87 | 36 | 38 | 96 | 42 | 46 | 101 | 25 | 46 | 125 | 0 | 47 | 125 | 0 |
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