Surf Forecasts:
56th St surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with 1,042 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 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 (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 56th St over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer.
Honestly, this is a tough one. We’ve got a 16-day window, and for the first few days, there’s barely a whisper of proper surf. The entire run is looking pretty flat and messy, with a lot of light onshore winds and weak, short-period swell. There’s a bit of a pulse around the end of July and the first of August, but it’s not going to set the world on fire. The real story is a long gap of nothing after that.
Let’s start with 56th St. It’s a sheltered spot, so it doesn’t need much to get going, but it’s not getting the right angles. The first real recommendation hits on the afternoon of Saturday the 26th of July. The swell is a tiny 3 ft from the SSW, with a period of 19 seconds. That’s a long period groundswell, which is great for energy, but at this size, it’s going to be pretty weak. The wind is a light cross-on, so it’s not glassy, but it’s rideable. The combined energy is moderate (736). The water is a notable 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s a good temp for a swim, but the surf is marginal.
The best we’ve got in this whole period is likely the Friday morning of the 31st of July. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the S, with a short period of 14 seconds. The wind is a light cross-on from the WSW, keeping it from being total trash, but it’s not clean. The combined energy is strong (1013). For a sheltered spot like 56th St, this is the biggest push of the forecast. It’s still not a standout for quality, but it’s the most size you’ll see. If you’re an intermediate, this is your window, but don’t expect perfection.
After that, it just drops off a cliff. From Saturday the 2nd of August right through to the end of the outlook on the 9th of August, the swell tanks to 1 ft to 2 ft with weak energy (as low as 91 in the combined energy). The wind stays light and cross-on, which is fine for a lake, but for surf, it’s a total bust. That’s a solid week of nothing.
To be honest, the whole setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer for most of this period. The light winds and small, choppy waves aren’t doing anyone any favors.
So, if you’re desperate, aim for the 31st of July. Otherwise, this is a quiet stretch.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | 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 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 450 | 863 | 657 | 565 | 547 | 727 | 719 | 608 | 807 | 640 | 651 | 392 | 582 | 469 | 812 | 877 | 906 | 999 | 915 | 690 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:16PM1.63m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | 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 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 450 | 863 | 657 | 565 | 547 | 727 | 719 | 608 | 807 | 640 | 651 | 392 | 582 | 469 | 812 | 877 | 906 | 999 | 915 | 690 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 5 |
| kJ | 51 | 71 | 32 | 21 | 22 | 47 | 33 | 48 | 46 | 32 | 22 | 304 | 371 | 229 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 12 | S 10 | SSE 17 | S 19 | SSE 17 | W 7 | W 7 | S 15 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | W 21 |
| kJ | 18 | 13 | 47 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 23 | 7 | 27 | 188 | 92 | 33 | 21 | 224 | — | 8 | — | — | — | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 110 | 0 | 46 | 33 | 46 | 46 | 110 | 46 | 46 | 110 | 18 | 47 | 47 | 32 | 46 | 164 | 7 | 125 | 125 | 14 |
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