
Surf Forecasts:
56th St surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with 1,042 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 8AM. 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+) | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 56th St over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s take a look at what we’ve got. Honestly, for the next 16 days, the picture is pretty grim for 56th St. We’re looking at a long, flat stretch with very little to get excited about.
The first few days, starting Sunday the 26th, offer a hint of something but the conditions are just off. We’ve got a long-period groundswell pushing in from the SSW, with swell heights around 3 ft and a period of 19 seconds. It sounds good, but the energy is only moderate (725), and the wind is blowing onshore or cross-onshore the whole time. It’s a real shame because that long period could make for some nice lines on a point break, but here it’s just going to get chopped up. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild going on there.
Sunday morning is called "marginal," and after that it’s straight into "poor surf conditions" for days. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are clear but the wind remains onshore, with swell bumping up to 4 ft but the energy still moderate (878). It’s just not clean. By Wednesday the 29th, the breeze picks up a bit, making it even choppier.
There’s a bit of a push on Friday the 31st, with the swell hitting 5 ft from the south and the energy climbing into the strong range (1027). That’s the biggest swell of the window, but again, the wind is cross-onshore and the period drops to 14 seconds. The morning is called "marginal" but still not worth paddling out for.
From Saturday the 1st of August onward, it’s a slow death. The swell drops steadily, dipping below 2 ft by Monday the 3rd, with energy falling into the weak range. The wind stays light and mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s just flat and messy. The last day with any real note is Sunday the 9th, where we see a little kick back up to 2 ft, but still with poor conditions and light onshore wind.
So, the deal is: there’s no standout session here. The best you could do is maybe Friday the 31st morning, with that 5 ft south swell and moderate energy, but you’re battling a cross-onshore breeze. It’s a tough call. For beginners, anything over 5 ft gets spicy, but with the wind, even the bigger days won’t be user-friendly.
This is a classic case of a long, quiet run. It doesn’t stay this way forever, and forecasts can change, but for now, you might be better off waiting for a shift in the wind. The setup here could even be more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on those bigger, choppier days.
Alright, stay patient. This stretch will pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
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863 | 657 | 565 | 547 | 727 | 719 | 608 | 807 | 640 | 651 | 392 | 582 | 469 | 812 | 844 | 894 | 1014 | 919 | 799 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:37AM1.06m | 7:54PM1.70m | 9:58AM1.10m | 8:29PM1.76m | 10:20AM1.13m | 9:02PM1.80m | 10:42AM1.17m | 9:34PM1.80m | 11:07AM1.21m | 10:06PM1.75m | 11:33AM1.26m | 10:39PM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:58AM-0.06m | 1:48PM0.81m | 3:29AM-0.11m | 2:24PM0.76m | 3:57AM-0.15m | 2:58PM0.70m | 4:24AM-0.16m | 3:32PM0.66m | 4:51AM-0.16m | 4:08PM0.62m | 5:17AM-0.11m | 4:47PM0.59m | |||||||
— | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
863 | 657 | 565 | 547 | 727 | 719 | 608 | 807 | 640 | 651 | 392 | 582 | 469 | 812 | 844 | 894 | 1014 | 919 | 799 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 |
71 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 47 | 23 | 47 | 46 | 32 | 206 | 288 | 366 | 178 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 12 | S 10 | SSE 16 | S 19 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | S 15 | — | W 7 | — | — | — | W 21 |
13 | 47 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 23 | 7 | 25 | 188 | 40 | 33 | 21 | 218 | — | 36 | — | — | — | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 46 | 110 | 46 | 46 | 101 | 18 | 46 | 57 | 18 | 46 | 105 | 46 | 46 | 110 | 34 | 125 | 125 | 23 |
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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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