56th St Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.62° N 117.94° W

56th St Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's 56th St sea temperature is
23.1°C
3.5° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSW swell with 738 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 9th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 9th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. Honestly, looking at the 16-day window for 56th St, it’s a bit of a tough stretch. The forecast is pretty flat and the conditions are just not cooperating. There’s a real gap in quality surf here, with a lot of days where you’re better off leaving the board in the car.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Monday morning, September 7th. We’ve got a modest 5 ft SSW swell rolling in with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy sits at 955 (moderate energy), so there’s some push there. Water temp is a notable 74°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you can leave the wetsuit at home. The wind is a light cross-shore from the WNW at 6 mph, which will keep things pretty clean. The problem is, the forecast calls it “marginal” with questionable tide, so it’s not a standout. The afternoon sees the wind pick up and go cross-shore from the west at 12 mph, putting a chop on it – I’d skip that session.

Tuesday, September 8th, the swell drops significantly. Morning is 3 ft from the SSW, light cross-wind, but again, it’s marginal. The energy is down to 441 (moderate). The afternoon is a no-go with stronger cross-shore winds.

From Wednesday, September 9th, right through to Wednesday, September 16th, it’s a long, bleak stretch. Swell heights are tiny, mostly between 1 ft and 3 ft, and the winds are either cross-onshore, onshore, or just plain messy. The wave comment for every single session in that block is “poor surf conditions.” This includes a few days with a long period groundswell (16-18 seconds), but the swell is so small it doesn’t matter. The best I can say is the morning of the 16th has a little pulse of 3 ft at 18 seconds, but with cross-onshore wind, it’s still not worth a paddle.

The second week doesn’t offer much relief. Thursday, September 17th, to Monday, September 21st, the heights are still stuck in the 2 ft to 3 ft range. There’s a bit more energy on the 21st – 561 (moderate) – with a 3 ft SW swell at 18 seconds, but it’s onshore and still rated “marginal.” It’s the closest thing to a window, but I wouldn’t call it a standout.

Honestly, this is one of those stretches where the ocean just isn’t giving us anything. 56th St is a sheltered spot, and the swell isn’t wrapping in properly. With the small, weak swell and persistent cross/onshore flow, it might actually look more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. Keep an eye on things, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
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Saturday
12
Sunday
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SSW
12
0.9
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0.7
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14
0.7
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13
0.8
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10
0.5
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16
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0.7
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14
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14
0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
888
715
280
195
154
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127
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295
414
371
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262
217
169
136
133
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68
129
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
20
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10
WNW
10
W
20
W
10
SW
10
WNW
15
WSW
10
SSE
15
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High Tide
8:09AM1.25m
6:59PM1.84m
8:36AM1.37m
7:50PM1.90m
9:03AM1.47m
8:35PM1.89m
9:31AM1.57m
9:18PM1.81m
9:59AM1.64m
10:00PM1.68m
10:26AM1.68m
10:42PM1.51m
10:53AM1.68m
11:25PM1.32m
Low Tide
1:04PM0.70m
2:15AM-0.22m
1:55PM0.53m
2:51AM-0.22m
2:40PM0.37m
3:23AM-0.16m
3:23PM0.25m
3:53AM-0.06m
4:06PM0.17m
4:21AM0.09m
4:48PM0.14m
4:47AM0.26m
5:31PM0.15m
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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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