56th St Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.62° N 117.94° W

56th St Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's 56th St sea temperature is
22.7°C
3.2° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW 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★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s is also forecast. 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.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 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, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

First off, let's be honest, the water is way warmer than usual right now, sitting at 73°, which is a solid 6° above normal for this time of year. That's pretty unusual and feels like a pleasant surprise.

The outlook is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a few days with some potential, but a lot of it is marginal. The standout window is shaping up for Thursday, September 3rd, when a solid 5ft SSW groundswell (13-second period) is forecast. The combined energy hits 916—moderate energy—and the wind is light and cross-onshore from the west, keeping things clean enough. That morning at 56th St is the best bet for a real surfable wave. The following morning, Friday the 4th, also has a lingering 3ft SSW swell (17-second period, 681 energy) with light offshore winds, offering another chance at a decent session.

Before that, we’ve got a long stretch of nothing special. The next few days are mostly poor to marginal, with small, choppy surf and cross-onshore winds. Wednesday morning August 26th has a glimmer of hope with 4ft S swell (12-second period, 717 energy) and light offshore winds, but the forecast suggests it's questionable. The rest of the first week is a write-off, with small, weak swells and poor conditions.

Looking further out, the second week is even more of a gamble. The swell drops off significantly, and the conditions are mostly poor. The only thing that catches my eye is Thursday September 10th which has a little 3ft SSW groundswell (16-second period, 358 energy) with light cross-onshore winds.

So, to sum it up: if you want waves, point your board at 56th Street on Thursday morning September 3rd. That's the one session worth chasing. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
1.3
S
12
1.2
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12
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11
1
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12
0.9
S
11
0.5
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
19
1.1
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17
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1.1
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16
1.1
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15
0.9
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14
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13
1
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12
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12
0.9
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11
0.9
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11
1.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
496
396
224
273
185
174
249
212
742
550
635
604
417
334
233
280
295
285
199
196
356
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
S
10
S
10
S
15
SW
5
S
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
S
15
S
15
SW
10
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10
SSW
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SW
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:34AM1.27m
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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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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22
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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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