
Surf Forecasts:
56th St surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, S swell with 918 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with S 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 56th St over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Well, folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this stretch is a tough one. 56th Street is the only game in town, and it's not exactly firing. The whole 16-day window is a long, flat slog with hardly a single proper session to get excited about. We're looking at a gap of several days with no real surf on offer, right from the start.
The first sniff of a wave comes on Sunday afternoon, the 26th of July. You'll see a clean 3 ft SSW swell rolling in, with a very long 18-second period, which is classic groundswell energy. The combined energy is moderate at 607, and with a light onshore breeze, it's not totally blown out, but the data says "poor surf conditions." It's small, it's a bit gutless, and the tide might be a factor. The water is a balmy 70°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a good 4° above the long-term average.
Monday the 27th offers a similar story. The morning shows a 4 ft SSW swell, still with that long 18-second period and that moderate energy (780). The wind is light and onshore. It's a "marginal" call at best. The afternoon is more of the same, just a touch smaller.
Tuesday the 28th sees a 4 ft wave again, but the wind shifts to a gentle cross-onshore, making it choppy. The energy is up a bit (813), but the quality drops. Wednesday and Thursday just keep the same sad pattern: small, onshore, and uninspiring. The swell bumps up to 5 ft on Thursday morning, but the period drops to 14 seconds, and it's still a "marginal" call.
Friday the 31st of July is the closest we get to a standout, and even then, it's a long shot. Morning sees a 5 ft S swell with a 14-second period and a light onshore breeze. The combined energy is solid at 844. It's a "marginal" forecast, but at 5 ft, it's getting into the zone where it could be fun for an intermediate, though it's still small enough for a beginner to have a crack. The wind is light and onshore, so it won't be glassy, but it's not terrible. Again, the afternoon gets a bit choppier.
After that, it's a slow death. The surf drops off a cliff. From Saturday the 1st of August onwards, the swell plummets. We're talking 1 ft to 2 ft waves for the rest of the run. The energy levels drop to three-digit values (between 85 and 493), which is weak. The period is all over the place, from 10 to 21 seconds, but with that tiny height, it's just not worth paddling out for. The winds stay light and often onshore, so the surface is a mess.
Honestly, the only day that even raises an eyebrow is Friday the 31st of July, and that's a low bar. For a break that's "very consistent," it's a real bummer of a forecast. If you're absolutely desperate, you might find a crumb, but usually, when it's this poor for this long, it's a sign that the ocean is just taking a nap. Forecasts can change, but right now, there's nothing to shout about.
Keep your boards waxed and your eyes on the horizon. Hopefully, something changes.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
565 | 547 | 727 | 719 | 608 | 742 | 580 | 651 | 392 | 582 | 377 | 790 | 768 | 881 | 831 | 794 | 849 | 558 | 467 | 156 | |
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 | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:54PM1.70m | 9:58AM1.10m | 8:29PM1.76m | 10:20AM1.13m | 9:02PM1.80m | 10:42AM1.17m | 9:34PM1.80m | 11:07AM1.21m | 10:06PM1.75m | 11:33AM1.26m | 10:39PM1.66m | 12:00PM1.32m | 11:16PM1.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:29AM-0.11m | 2:24PM0.76m | 3:57AM-0.15m | 2:58PM0.70m | 4:24AM-0.16m | 3:32PM0.66m | 4:51AM-0.16m | 4:08PM0.62m | 5:17AM-0.11m | 4:47PM0.59m | 5:42AM-0.03m | 5:30PM0.57m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
565 | 547 | 727 | 719 | 608 | 742 | 580 | 651 | 392 | 582 | 377 | 790 | 768 | 881 | 831 | 794 | 849 | 558 | 467 | 156 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 16 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 21 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 13 |
19 | 39 | 46 | 34 | 34 | 44 | 22 | 208 | 380 | 376 | 318 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 11 | 114 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 12 | S 10 | SSE 17 | S 19 | WSW 6 | W 7 | W 7 | SSE 13 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | W 5 |
23 | 15 | 7 | 37 | 7 | 27 | 188 | 14 | 33 | 21 | 229 | — | 40 | — | — | — | 18 | 15 | 15 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 110 | 46 | 46 | 101 | 25 | 46 | 57 | 46 | 46 | 110 | 34 | 46 | 125 | 9 | 47 | 125 | 30 | 46 | 125 | 46 |
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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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