56th St Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.62° N 117.94° W

56th St Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's 56th St sea temperature is
22.6° 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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SSW swell with 292 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 0.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 1st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 1st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 7th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for 56th Street.

Straight up, this is a tough run. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty grim. We’ve got a massive gap right from the start, with nothing worth paddling out for. The first record shows a tiny bit of energy on Friday July 31st, but it’s a cross-on wind and the wave comment says it’s marginal. It’s a no-go. From there, it’s just a long, painful stretch of onshore winds and weak swell. We’re talking days and days of poor surf conditions, with wind either straight onshore or cross-on, and swell heights barely cracking 3ft. The combined energy barely gets into the moderate range, sitting around 142 to 492, but it’s all messy.

The water temperature is a standout though—it’s sitting at 73°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so you’ll be sweating in your wetsuit if you even bother to get in.

The only flicker of hope comes right at the very end of the forecast period. On Saturday, August 15th, we see a morning with a 3ft swell from the SSW, with a 16-second period. That’s a long period groundswell, which means it’ll have some push. The combined energy is 508 (moderate), and the wind is a light cross-on, so it’s not perfect but it’s the best we’ll see. The problem is, the swell direction is S/SSW and the optimum for this sheltered spot is SW, so it’s not lining up ideally. Plus, this spot is sheltered, so it might not even wrap in properly. It’s a long shot, and it’s over a week away, so don’t hold your breath.

Honestly, for the next two weeks, you’re better off finding something else to do. If you’re desperate, that Saturday the 15th morning is your best bet, but it’s a real gamble. This is a lean stretch, and it’s not looking like it’ll turn around soon.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecast.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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14
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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290
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114
84
Wind (km/h)
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SW
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WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
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High Tide
11:33AM1.26m
10:39PM1.66m
12:00PM1.32m
11:16PM1.52m
12:29PM1.37m
11:57PM1.34m
1:02PM1.43m
00:50AM1.12m
1:41PM1.49m
2:09AM0.91m
2:33PM1.54m
4:32AM0.80m
3:38PM1.61m
Low Tide
4:47PM0.59m
5:42AM-0.03m
5:30PM0.57m
6:08AM0.09m
6:21PM0.55m
6:33AM0.23m
7:24PM0.52m
7:00AM0.39m
8:47PM0.47m
7:30AM0.55m
10:28PM0.36m
8:13AM0.71m
11:58PM0.17m
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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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