56th St Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.62° N 117.94° W

56th St Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 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 1 Aug 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 on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the outlook for the next 16 days is a quiet one. There’s a real lack of energy in the water. The first session worth paddling out for isn’t until Friday the 31st of July, and even then, it’s slim pickings. From that point, we’re looking at a long stretch of days with pretty weak surf, and the models are all calling it "poor surf conditions" right through to the end of the forecast period on the 15th of August. There’s no standout, firing day in there, but I’ll talk you through what’s there.

The only break on the radar is 56th St. It’s a sheltered spot, so it needs a decent push from the southwest to get any sort of shape. For the first weekend, the 31st of July through to the 2nd of August, we’ve got a tiny little SSW groundswell coming in. The height is only around 3 ft to 3 ft, with a period of 12 to 13 seconds. The combined energy is weak, sitting between 260 and 346 (moderate wave energy). The water temperature is sitting at 73 °F, which is a whole lot warmer than usual for this time of year – a notable anomaly.

The wind on the 31st of July is a light cross-onshore, but by the 1st and 2nd of August, it switches to a clean, light onshore breeze. It’s not going to be terrible, but the swell is just too small and weak to get excited about.

Moving into the next week, the 3rd of August onwards, the swell continues to drop. We’re looking at 1 ft to 2 ft surf from the SW and SSW. The periods are all over the shop, from 12 seconds up to a very long 19 seconds on the 7th of August. That long period groundswell would usually be a good sign, but with this little height, it’s going to be a struggle to get a ride. The energy values are dropping into the double digits, with a few days reading as low as 82 (weak energy). The wind stays mostly light and onshore or cross-onshore, so the surface won't be blown out, but there just isn't any power.

The second week, from the 9th to the 15th of August, is more of the same. Persistent small swell, mostly 1 ft to 2 ft, with periods ranging from 13 to 19 seconds. The combined energy creeps back up into the 200s and 300s (moderate wave energy) on a few days, but the wave comment still says "poor surf conditions" across the board. The wind is a constant light cross-onshore, which is a bit of a shame.

Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the best chance for a vaguely clean wave is probably the 1st of August with the light onshore wind and a bit of 3 ft SSW swell. But don’t expect much. This whole stretch looks more interesting for a bit of a cruise than a proper surf. The crowd factor is "sometimes" at 56th St, so you might have a few others out there waiting for the same nothing burger.

Signing off, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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0.9
SSW
13
0.7
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14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
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13
0.5
S
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
290
189
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85
75
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84
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
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10
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10
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SSE
10
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10
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High Tide
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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7:52
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Temp °C
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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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