Surf Forecasts:
56th St surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with 942 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM. 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 (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 56th St over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk surf in feet and miles per hour, because that’s how some of us think.
56th St is mostly a flat, windy mess for the first week. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 70°, but the waves are tiny, just 1ft to 2ft from the SSW, with cross-onshore winds messing up the face. The wave energy is moderate at best, hitting 158 early on, which translates to weak little bumps. Not worth getting wet for.
The first sign of life hits on Wednesday, August 26th. We get a bump to 5ft from the S, with wave energy climbing to 1033. That’s moderate energy. But the wind stays cross-onshore, keeping it choppy. The period is 14 seconds, a good groundswell, but the bumpy conditions ruin the quality. This marginal, choppy pattern carries through the end of August.
The real highlight doesn’t show up until the first week of September. Thursday, September 4th sees things get interesting. Friday the 4th brings 5ft to 5ft from the SSE, with a 15-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell, full of power, but at a beach break like this, it might be a bit walled-off. The wave energy hits 1573 on Friday afternoon, which is strong. The wind is light and onshore, so it’s not glassy, but it’s a massive upgrade.
Saturday, September 5th is the winner. We’re looking at 6ft from the S, 14-second period, and the wave energy surges to 1789. That’s very strong energy. The morning has light onshore wind and clean conditions, making it the best session of the entire 16-day window. At 6ft, this is for experienced surfers. It’s too big for beginners, but for the rest of us who want a proper wave, this is the day. It’s a big, powerful groundswell, so the sets will be solid and organized.
The long-range outlook is promising, but the light wind is still a question mark. If you can wait, aim for the 4th and especially the 5th of September. The rest of the time, the waves are small and choppy, and you’re better off doing something else.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 99 | 99 | 63 | 121 | 165 | 127 | 112 | 213 | 163 | 142 | 224 | 216 | 127 | 294 | 828 | 942 | 466 | 333 | 188 | 125 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:09PM1.41m | 8:34AM1.06m | 6:13PM1.49m | 8:46AM1.11m | 7:00PM1.58m | 9:00AM1.16m | 7:38PM1.67m | 9:16AM1.21m | 8:12PM1.74m | 9:34AM1.27m | 8:45PM1.77m | 9:53AM1.34m | 9:17PM1.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:20AM0.17m | 12:15PM0.95m | 1:59AM0.08m | 1:06PM0.87m | 2:29AM0.00m | 1:42PM0.77m | 2:57AM-0.05m | 2:15PM0.67m | 3:22AM-0.08m | 2:47PM0.58m | 3:45AM-0.08m | 3:21PM0.49m | 4:09AM-0.05m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 99 | 99 | 17 | 121 | 165 | 25 | 98 | 213 | 163 | 142 | 224 | 216 | 127 | 93 | 828 | 942 | 466 | 333 | 188 | 125 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 5 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 6 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | S 13 | S 14 | W 7 | W 6 | S 10 | W 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 10 | 8 | 63 | 10 | 9 | 99 | 112 | 155 | 16 | 50 | 21 | 25 | 87 | 294 | 46 | 29 | 94 | 36 | 102 | 92 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 16 | W 5 | SW 18 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | SW 14 | W 8 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 49 | 51 | 50 | 27 | 58 | 127 | 50 | 14 | 154 | 66 | 126 | 87 | 12 | 124 | 159 | 86 | 38 | 74 | 20 | 123 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 101 | 0 | 57 | 87 | 0 | 125 | 30 | 0 | 110 | 125 | 2 | 110 | 30 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 0 |
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