
Surf Forecasts:
56th St surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,060 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 56th St over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, looking over the charts for 56th St. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day stretch is a one-hit wonder, and then it’s a long, dry spell. The action is all up front on Sunday the 6th of September.
We’ve got a real nice pulse of swell rolling in for that Sunday morning. The water is sitting at 74° which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, a solid 6° above average, so you can leave the winter wetsuit at home. 56th St is in a sheltered spot, but it’s picking up a clean 5ft southwest groundswell with a long 14-second period. That long period means proper energy and shape, though it can make a beach break a bit walled-up at times. The wind is blowing offshore out of the north at 12 mph, which is the key here – it’ll be clean, lined-up, and offering up the best conditions of the whole outlook. The combined swell energy is strong at 1044, so there’s plenty of push. The afternoon hangs in there too with similar sized swell and still offshore, but that morning session is the absolute standout. Just keep in mind, this spot does get crowded sometimes, so get there early.
Now, the bad news. After that Sunday session, it all goes pear-shaped. From Monday the 7th, the wind clocks around onshore and cross-shore, the swell drops off a cliff, and we’re looking at a solid two weeks of poor to marginal surf. Most days are a write-off with messy, choppy conditions and tiny waves. There’s a fleeting moment on Thursday the 10th of September with a bit of knee-high swell and light onshore wind, but it’s marginal at best. You’d need an exceptionally long board and low expectations.
Honestly, for this stretch, your best bet is that one glorious Sunday morning. After that, pack the board away and watch the forecasts – it’s a long gap with nothing on offer until the end of the period, where things start looking a little less terrible, but still not worth paddling out for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 9 |
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999 | 943 | 606 | 888 | 742 | 346 | 547 | 198 | 180 | 127 | 219 | 295 | 414 | 371 | 358 | 287 | 262 | 217 | 169 | 100 | 291 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:00PM1.74m | 8:09AM1.25m | 6:59PM1.84m | 8:36AM1.37m | 7:50PM1.90m | 9:03AM1.47m | 8:35PM1.89m | 9:31AM1.57m | 9:18PM1.81m | 9:59AM1.64m | 10:00PM1.68m | 10:26AM1.68m | 10:42PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:00PM0.86m | 1:35AM-0.16m | 1:04PM0.70m | 2:15AM-0.22m | 1:55PM0.53m | 2:51AM-0.22m | 2:40PM0.37m | 3:23AM-0.16m | 3:23PM0.25m | 3:53AM-0.06m | 4:06PM0.17m | 4:21AM0.09m | 4:48PM0.14m | 4:47AM0.26m | |||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
mm | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 |
999 | 943 | 606 | 888 | 742 | 238 | 547 | 198 | 180 | 100 | 70 | 295 | 414 | 371 | 92 | 287 | 262 | 74 | 72 | 62 | 291 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 11 | S 12 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
30 | 36 | 403 | 57 | 36 | 346 | 80 | 151 | 16 | 96 | 219 | 28 | 37 | 26 | 358 | 63 | 32 | 217 | 169 | 100 | 99 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | W 12 | WSW 11 | W 10 | SW 9 | W 4 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 11 | SW 7 | SSW 11 | S 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | S 9 |
15 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 81 | 69 | 127 | 77 | 35 | 34 | 24 | 23 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 39 | 34 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 4 | W 5 | W 4 | — | W 5 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — |
10 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 9 | — | 18 | 18 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 125 | 30 | 7 | 125 | 14 | 125 | 158 | 46 | 46 | 105 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 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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