
Surf Forecasts:
56th St surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,189 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 (Sep 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
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. We’re looking at a pretty bleak stretch ahead for 56th St. Honestly, the next 16 days are a tough watch. There’s not a single standout session in the whole window, so I’ll walk you through what little we’ve got and why it’s not worth rushing out for.
The entire forecast period starts with a few days of nothing worth paddling for. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th are a write-off – messy cross-onshore winds, poor surf conditions, and the water is sitting around average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The swell is tiny and weak, with combined energy only reaching 248 (weak) on Thursday morning, and it’s just not doing anything.
Saturday the 5th sees a slight improvement with a light cross-onshore breeze and a bit of waist-high swell around 3ft from the SSW, but it’s still marginal. The period is a solid 16 seconds, which is a nice long groundswell, but the wind is on it all afternoon, and the scores are low. It’s a “maybe” if you’re desperate, but I wouldn’t call it good.
Sunday the 6th brings a touch more size – 5ft to 5ft from the S, with a 14-second period – but the wind is onshore and the combined energy bumps up to 944 (moderate) and 1058 (moderate). Still, the conditions are poor, and the wind is ruining any chance of clean waves. That’s a hard pass.
Monday the 7th morning is the closest thing to a half-decent moment in the whole run. The swell is 4ft from the S, 13 seconds, with a light cross-onshore breeze and combined energy of 1059 (moderate). The score is a 2 out of 10, which is the best we’ll see. But it’s still marginal, and by the afternoon the wind picks up and the quality tanks. Tuesday the 8th is similar but with a choppy afternoon.
From Wednesday the 9th onward, it’s a slow fade. Swell drops to 1ft to 3ft, periods vary but the wind is almost always cross-onshore or onshore, and the combined energy falls back into the weak range (153 to 627). The last few days of the window, from the 14th to the 18th, have a couple of long-period swells (18 to 22 seconds), but they’re tiny – 1ft to 2ft – and the wind is never right. The 18th shows a glimmer of cross-shore wind, but the swell is 2ft and the score is still only a 1.
Bottom line: there’s nothing here worth chasing. The best session is technically Monday morning the 7th, but even that is a marginal, barely-fun surf. If you’re a beginner, the swell never really gets above 5ft in a meaningful way, but the conditions are so poor it doesn’t matter. For experts, there’s nothing over 8ft to get excited about. This is a dead run for 56th St. Don’t hold your breath – forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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 17 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
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193 | 115 | 327 | 497 | 498 | 566 | 397 | 382 | 387 | 525 | 918 | 1028 | 1106 | 529 | 1189 | 989 | 681 | 623 | 433 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:46AM0.86m | 1:46PM1.60m | 3:11PM1.59m | 7:16AM1.02m | 4:44PM1.64m | 7:42AM1.14m | 6:00PM1.74m | 8:09AM1.25m | 6:59PM1.84m | 8:36AM1.37m | 7:50PM1.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:04PM0.70m | 2:15AM-0.22m | 1:55PM0.53m | 2:51AM-0.22m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
41 | 35 | 327 | 497 | 498 | 566 | 397 | 382 | 377 | 417 | 918 | 1028 | 1106 | 529 | 1189 | 989 | 681 | 623 | 433 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 11 | W 10 | W 5 | SW 18 | W 5 |
147 | 98 | 23 | 42 | 25 | 160 | 165 | 107 | 387 | 525 | 11 | 18 | 481 | 525 | 20 | 17 | 9 | 49 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSE 14 | SSW 11 | W 5 | S 14 | SW 12 | W 13 | SW 20 | W 12 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | SW 18 | SSW 21 | SW 16 |
193 | 115 | 56 | 29 | 108 | 44 | 11 | 134 | 49 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 5 | — | — | 80 | 42 | 129 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | W 4 | W 5 |
64 | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 6 | 36 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 46 | 87 | 34 | 46 | 125 | 0 | 46 | 120 | 0 | 47 | 110 | 0 | 125 | 110 | 0 | 46 | 110 | 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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