Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (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 ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 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) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
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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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | W 8 | W 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 7 | SSW 15 | W 7 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 |
| kJ | 496 | 396 | 224 | 273 | 185 | 123 | 80 | 33 | 742 | 550 | 635 | 185 | 104 | 334 | 82 | 280 | 295 | 285 | 199 | 196 | 356 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 12 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 7 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 203 | 121 | 104 | 103 | 71 | 93 | 249 | 212 | 91 | 80 | 48 | 604 | 417 | 44 | 233 | 38 | 120 | 87 | 68 | 44 | 80 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 14 | W 6 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | W 9 | S 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 18 | W 10 |
| kJ | 18 | 64 | 6 | 142 | 103 | 174 | 58 | 55 | 34 | 11 | 16 | 6 | 60 | 55 | 174 | 178 | 34 | 11 | 4 | 49 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 65 | — | — | 138 | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 87 | 0 | 57 | 87 | 36 | 46 | 110 | 55 | 46 | 102 | 43 | 46 | 125 | 0 | 125 | 125 | 30 |
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