56th St Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.62° N 117.94° W

56th St Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's 56th St sea temperature is
19.1° C
0.6° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 397 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 12th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 12th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 9th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the outlook for 56th St is a bit of a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf that just isn't going to get the heart pumping. The water is currently sitting at 66°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so at least a wetsuit isn't a shock to the system.

We kick off from Thursday the 9th of July, and honestly, the story doesn't change much for a solid week. You've got ankle-to-knee high swell from the SSW, mostly around 3 ft, with a period around 14 to 16 seconds. That's a long period groundswell, which usually means nice lines, but the combined energy is weak (470 on Thursday afternoon, dropping to 124 by the 16th). The wind is often light and onshore, or light cross-onshore, which just kills any chance of a decent wave. It's poor surf, plain and simple. This continues through until the 18th of July.

Now, the 18th of July, Saturday, things finally start to look a bit more interesting. The swell picks up to 3 ft – 4 ft from the SSE, with a moderate energy reading (887 on the morning, 1153 on the afternoon). The period is still a solid 17-18 seconds, so there's some push. But the wind is a steady cross-onshore out of the WSW at 9 mph, which will keep things a bit lumpy. It's better than what we've had, but it's not a clean, glassy day.

The real standout, and the only time I'd really get excited, is the morning of Sunday the 19th of July. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the S, with a combined energy of 1309, which is proper strong. That's a solid, powerful groundswell of 14 seconds. The wind is light and onshore from the SSW at 6 mph, which is better than a cross-shore. However, at 5 ft, this is getting into the territory where it's too big for beginners and starts to be a challenge for intermediates. The afternoon drops a bit to 5 ft, still solid, but the wind picks up a little. This is the one day where the surf might actually be worth the drive, but it's a marginal call.

After that, from the 20th of July onwards, we're right back to the small stuff, with 2 ft to 3 ft SSW swell and light onshore winds. The energy is weak again, and the "poor surf conditions" tag is back.

So, to wrap it up: Don't expect much for the first week. The 18th of July is a slight improvement, but the best bet is the morning of the 19th of July with that bigger, stronger S swell. Even then, it's a "maybe" rather than a "definitely get in the water." For the rest of it, you're better off finding a different hobby for a while.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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High Tide
5:17PM1.70m
7:34AM0.91m
6:11PM1.84m
8:34AM1.00m
7:05PM1.97m
9:21AM1.09m
7:57PM2.07m
10:03AM1.16m
8:48PM2.12m
10:43AM1.22m
9:37PM2.11m
11:23AM1.27m
10:25PM2.02m
12:04PM1.32m
Low Tide
1:10AM0.02m
11:32AM0.70m
2:02AM-0.20m
12:40PM0.72m
2:49AM-0.37m
1:41PM0.69m
3:35AM-0.48m
2:37PM0.63m
4:18AM-0.52m
3:30PM0.58m
5:00AM-0.49m
4:23PM0.54m
5:41AM-0.39m
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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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