
Surf Forecasts:
56th St surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with 664 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 56th St over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, mates, Rusty here.
Let’s be straight with you—this outlook for the next couple of weeks is a bit of a tough one. The first real sniff of anything decent doesn’t pop up until Wednesday morning, July 22nd, and even then it’s a real low-key affair. We’ve got a gap of about three days with no real surf recommendations before that.
The first bright spot to mention is 56th St. Wednesday morning, July 22nd, sees a glassy, clean window with the wind going absolutely dead. Swell is a modest 3 ft out of the SSW, with a moderate combined energy (371). The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there. The period is a solid 15 seconds, which is a long-period groundswell—means the waves will have good shape and plenty of energy, but at a beach break like this, it can sometimes make them a bit too straight. Still, with glassy conditions, it’s your best bet for a quiet, clean paddle.
The outlook picks up a bit going into the following weekend. Saturday morning, July 26th, and Monday morning, July 27th, both offer marginal but surfable conditions. Swell ticks up to 3 ft and 4 ft, still from the SSW and SW, with long periods of 18-19 seconds, and combined energy creeping up (911 and 868). Light onshore winds will keep it from being perfect, but it’s rideable.
Now, the real standout in the long-range window is the last day of July and the first of August. Thursday, July 30th, shows a jump in size: 4 ft from the SSE, with a period of 15 seconds and energy hitting 1288. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s a little bumpy, but the swell is building. Friday, July 31st, is the big one—7 ft from the S, period 16 seconds, and energy screaming at 2344. That’s a strong, powerful swell, but it’s a raw one. The wind is cross-onshore and moderate by the afternoon, making it choppy and more suited to experienced surfers. At over 8 ft, this would be expert-only, but at 7 ft, it’s a solid challenge for intermediates and up. The morning of July 31st is the pick of the two days, with lighter winds.
Saturday, August 1st, holds on with 7 ft in the morning from the S, though the period drops to 13 seconds and the energy is still strong (1397). Light onshore winds again. By Sunday, August 2nd, it fades fast—back to 3 ft and weak energy (325), and the wind gets gusty. After that, it’s pretty much done.
So, overall, not a classic run. The one true standout is the morning of Friday, July 31st, with that big, powerful S swell and the potential for some meaty waves if you can handle the crowd that might show up at 56th St. The glassy Wednesday morning before that is a hidden gem for a quiet, clean session. Keep your expectations modest, and you’ll find a few nuggets.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 11 | S 13 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | S 13 | SW 21 |
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85 | 277 | 350 | 411 | 308 | 258 | 298 | 397 | 358 | 439 | 334 | 325 | 257 | 161 | 156 | 154 | 444 | 330 | 467 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:54AM1.36m | 2:13PM1.43m | 1:58AM1.10m | 3:00PM1.44m | 3:31AM0.90m | 3:52PM1.46m | 5:49AM0.83m | 4:48PM1.48m | 7:48AM0.89m | 5:43PM1.52m | 8:44AM0.97m | 6:32PM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:35AM0.16m | 8:37PM0.53m | 8:11AM0.38m | 10:08PM0.48m | 8:49AM0.57m | 11:41PM0.37m | 9:37AM0.73m | 00:53AM0.23m | 10:50AM0.84m | 1:45AM0.11m | 12:07PM0.88m | 2:25AM0.01m | |||||||
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
8:00 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 7 | S 13 | S 12 |
85 | 277 | 287 | 411 | 308 | 146 | 298 | 397 | 358 | 439 | 334 | 325 | 257 | 43 | 156 | 67 | 42 | 330 | 285 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WSW 5 | W 5 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | W 6 | W 6 | S 8 | W 6 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | W 6 | SW 21 |
65 | 235 | 350 | 7 | 8 | 258 | 96 | 61 | 40 | 32 | 27 | 10 | 51 | 161 | 108 | 154 | 444 | 27 | 467 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 6 | W 6 | W 14 | SSE 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 5 | W 5 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 8 | SSE 11 | S 13 | SW 26 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 24 | W 6 |
6 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 20 | 55 | 114 | 9 | 9 | 35 | 10 | 9 | 25 | 123 | 105 | 93 | 89 | 271 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 11 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 46 | 46 | 125 | 0 | 47 | 110 | 25 | 46 | 110 | 18 | 0 | 101 | 8 | 110 | 164 | 46 | 46 | 125 | 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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