56th St Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.62° N 117.94° W

56th St Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's 56th St sea temperature is
20.6° C
1.9° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with 961 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 19th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 19th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window at 56th St is a tough one to call. There’s no real proper surf to get excited about for a long stretch. The swell is there, but it’s small, and the wind is constantly working against us. We’re looking at a long gap of nearly two weeks where the scores are low and the conditions are just not cooperating. The first real hint of something passable doesn’t show up until late in the run.

The first notable mention comes on Sunday, July 19th. The morning shows a 4ft swell from the south, with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a decent groundswell, but the wind is light and onshore, so it’s going to be a bit messy. The combined energy is moderate at 909, and the water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 69°. The afternoon pushes up to 4ft, but the wind swings to a cross-onshore, making it choppy. It’s a marginal call at best.

Then things go quiet again until Friday, July 24th. The morning brings a 5ft south swell, period 13 seconds. That’s getting into the size where it’s not for beginners, and with light onshore wind, it’ll be a bit lumpy. Combined energy is strong at 1262. Still, this is the best wave height we see, but it’s not clean.

The last potential highlight is Saturday, July 25th in the morning. A 3ft swell from the south-southwest, but get this – the period is 21 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell. Combined energy is strong at 1111. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’ll have some texture. That long period means it’s a better bet for a point or reef, and here at 56th St, a sheltered beach break, it might just peel a bit too straight. Still, it’s the most interesting wave of the run.

The rest of the days are a write-off. Small swell, poor surf conditions, and cross-onshore or onshore winds. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” but honestly, with this quality, it’s unlikely to be an issue. For the most part, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Keep an eye on the long-range; forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to rush for.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Monday
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Height (m)
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19
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19
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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522
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302
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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High Tide
12:04PM1.32m
11:12PM1.85m
12:45PM1.37m
00:01AM1.62m
1:28PM1.40m
00:54AM1.36m
2:13PM1.43m
1:58AM1.10m
3:00PM1.44m
3:31AM0.90m
3:52PM1.46m
5:49AM0.83m
4:48PM1.48m
Low Tide
5:17PM0.52m
6:20AM-0.24m
6:15PM0.53m
6:59AM-0.05m
7:20PM0.54m
7:35AM0.16m
8:37PM0.53m
8:11AM0.38m
10:08PM0.48m
8:49AM0.57m
11:41PM0.37m
9:37AM0.73m
00:53AM0.23m
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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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