Surf Forecasts:
56th St surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 697 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 (Aug 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s. 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 glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| 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, let’s break it down in feet and Fahrenheit for you. This is Rusty, and I’m talking about 56th St.
The water is running way warmer than normal – 72°F, which is about 5°F above the average. That’s a bonus.
The surf starts off dead. From Sunday the 23rd through Thursday the 27th, we’re looking at 1 to 2 feet of weak, messy swell with cross-onshore wind. Not worth suiting up.
Friday the 28th morning shows a glimmer. Swell is only 2 feet, but it’s from the SSW with a 17-second period – that’s groundswell. The energy is moderate (404), and the wind is light. It’s marginal, but it’s something.
Saturday the 29th morning is similar – 3 feet, 17 seconds, light wind, energy at 577. Still marginal, but clean enough.
The standout is Sunday the 30th morning. We’ve got 3 feet of SSW swell, 15-second period, and the wind is light and straight offshore. That’s glassy. Energy is 542 – moderate. It’s small, but it’s clean and lined up. Intermediates, this is your moment.
From Monday the 31st through Wednesday the 2nd of September, it’s back to small, choppy junk.
Then Thursday the 3rd of September morning brings a 2-foot SW swell with a 19-second period – very long period groundswell. Energy is 634, wind is light and cross-shore. The waves might be a bit straight for the beach, but it’s worth a look.
Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th of September see the swell building to 4-4 feet from the SSW, with 16-17 second periods. Energy climbs into the strong range (912-1359). Winds are light. Marginal, but the size is there.
Sunday the 6th of September is the biggest. Swell hits 5-6 feet from the S, 14-second period, energy over 1000 (1381). The wind is light and offshore in the afternoon. That’s not for beginners – it’s got some punch.
Monday the 7th of September keeps the size at 4-6 feet, but the wind gets stronger and onshore, so it gets messy.
Best on offer: Sunday the 30th of August morning is the cleanest, glassiest session of the stretch. Small but perfect. For the bigger stuff, Sunday the 6th of September afternoon is the one – 6 feet, offshore, strong energy – but that’s for the experienced crew.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 127 | 112 | 213 | 163 | 142 | 224 | 216 | 127 | 192 | 344 | 333 | 333 | 287 | 224 | 204 | 252 | 212 | 582 | 453 | 493 | 475 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:46AM1.11m | 7:00PM1.58m | 9:00AM1.16m | 7:38PM1.67m | 9:16AM1.21m | 8:12PM1.74m | 9:34AM1.27m | 8:45PM1.77m | 9:53AM1.34m | 9:17PM1.76m | 10:15AM1.42m | 9:51PM1.69m | 10:38AM1.49m | 10:27PM1.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:06PM0.87m | 2:29AM0.00m | 1:42PM0.77m | 2:57AM-0.05m | 2:15PM0.67m | 3:22AM-0.08m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 6 | W 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | W 7 | S 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 8 |
| kJ | 27 | 98 | 213 | 163 | 142 | 224 | 216 | 18 | 58 | 344 | 333 | 333 | 287 | 224 | 162 | 67 | 81 | 582 | 453 | 493 | 141 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | SSE 12 | W 7 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 7 | SW 14 | W 8 | S 9 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 99 | 112 | 155 | 154 | 50 | 126 | 87 | 127 | 192 | 43 | 121 | 44 | 37 | 103 | 86 | 85 | 36 | 71 | 88 | 65 | 475 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 16 | WSW 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | S 13 | S 14 | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 127 | 50 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 87 | 148 | 203 | 19 | 104 | 104 | 20 | 204 | 252 | 212 | 52 | 36 | 25 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 10 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 115 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 120 | 125 | 0 | 57 | 125 | 23 | 110 | 114 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 110 | 30 | 57 | 96 | 46 | 46 | 110 | 38 |
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