Surf Forecasts:
56th St surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, S swell with 2,441 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 56th St over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what 56th Street has in store for us.
Mate, it's a bit of a slow burn for the next week or so. The water is a balmy 76°, which is far warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need a thick suit. The first week has some pulses of energy, but the wind and conditions are just not cooperating for a decent paddle. There's a fair bit of cross-onshore or onshore wind messing things up. The real interest starts to build from the afternoon of Sunday the 6th of September.
For the best of the bunch, you've got to look at Monday morning, the 7th of September. That's the standout. The swell is pumping up to 8 ft from the south, giving it a solid push. The period is a very nice 14 seconds, full of energy. The combined energy is a strong 2433, and the wind is a light offshore from the ENE, which will make for clean, well-shaped faces. This is excellent surf, but with that size, it's really for the experienced crew. The crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get in early.
There's another flash on Tuesday afternoon, the 8th of September. The swell is a solid 10 ft, but the period is a shorter 10 seconds, making it a bit more of a jumbled sea. The wind is a light offshore from the east, so it'll be clean, but that size is only for experts. The combined energy checks in at 1583, which is strong.
Before that, the morning of Sunday the 6th looks messy with a strong cross-shore wind at 16 mph and 6 ft of swell. The afternoon, however, shows a decent 7 ft south swell with a 15-second period and a clean offshore breeze from the NNE. That's rated as "very good," but it's a one-off window before the bigger Monday morning.
The rest of the 16-day window is a write-off. After Tuesday the 8th, the swell drops right off, and the wind turns onshore for the most part. The energy levels drop to weak (under 100 by the end), and the waves get small and choppy. It's a long stretch of nothing to get excited about.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 |
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233 | 184 | 156 | 99 | 83 | 65 | 132 | 127 | 195 | 133 | 408 | 497 | 448 | 566 | 532 | 387 | 619 | 944 | 1191 | 1672 | 2023 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | off | off |
High Tide | 11:32AM1.61m | 11:55PM1.22m | 12:05PM1.63m | 00:58AM1.01m | 12:48PM1.63m | 2:46AM0.86m | 1:46PM1.60m | 3:11PM1.59m | 7:16AM1.02m | 4:44PM1.64m | 7:42AM1.14m | 6:00PM1.74m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:08PM0.28m | 5:43AM0.43m | 7:09PM0.29m | 6:07AM0.59m | 8:31PM0.28m | 6:32AM0.75m | 10:15PM0.23m | 11:46PM0.09m | 10:15AM0.96m | 00:48AM-0.05m | 12:00PM0.86m | 1:35AM-0.16m | |||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 25 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 |
233 | 184 | 119 | 83 | 83 | 30 | 24 | 107 | 147 | 50 | 408 | 497 | 448 | 566 | 532 | 290 | 619 | 944 | 1191 | 1672 | 2023 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 6 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 11 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 10 | — |
166 | 166 | 156 | 22 | 67 | 47 | 95 | 127 | 195 | 133 | 38 | 36 | 52 | 196 | 346 | 387 | 387 | 372 | 318 | 19 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 19 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | S 15 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 10 | — | — | — |
37 | 14 | 13 | 99 | 50 | 65 | 132 | 35 | 4 | 118 | 99 | 60 | 40 | 26 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 19 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | W 5 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | W 7 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | 23 | 25 | — | 23 | — | — | 16 | 107 | — | 66 | — | — | 23 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 110 | 25 | 47 | 101 | 14 | 125 | 110 | 16 | 46 | 196 | 18 | 46 | 125 | 0 | 47 | 110 | 0 | 109 | 0 | 25 |
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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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