56th St Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Saturday morning, July 5th, we’re looking at a pretty quiet stretch ahead at 56th St (South Africa). The water’s a touch warmer than usual for this time of year at 67°.

First up, there’s barely any surf to get excited about. Sunday July 5th kicks off with tiny 2ft swell from the SSW, long period at 18 seconds, but with a cross-onshore breeze it’s just messy. Wave energy is moderate (372), but the conditions are poor. Afternoon picks up a moderate west wind, making it choppy. Not one to paddle out for.

Monday July 6th is a bit of a tease – early morning shows 2ft with offshore wind from the SW, but the wave comment calls it marginal. It’s a groundswell with a period of 16 seconds, meaning it could have some shape, but the combined energy (429) is still moderate. The wind swings cross-onshore by afternoon, so the window is tight. Only the morning could offer a sneaky one if you’re desperate.

Tuesday July 7th morning has the best chance this week: 3ft from the SSW, 18-second period, and light offshore from the SSW. Combined energy hits 744 (moderate), but it’s still rated marginal. It’s a clean window, but the swell height is small, so expect knee-to-waist high waves. Afternoon gets ruined by a cross-onshore westerly.

Wednesday through to Saturday July 11th stay small and mostly choppy. The best of this run comes Saturday July 11th afternoon – the wind drops to glassy, 3ft from the SSW with 15-second period. The wave comment says “surfable but very ordinary.” That’s the kind of session where you get a few fun ones if you’re patient, but nothing to write home about.

From Sunday July 12th onward, it’s a long stretch of small, poor surf. Swell drops to 2ft and even 1ft with periods dropping into the 12–13 second range. Combined energy dips into the double digits (107–198). Wind is mostly cross-onshore or just onshore. Not worth suiting up for.

The only other faint glimmer is Sunday July 19th morning – 3ft from the S, 13-second period, with light offshore. Another marginal call. The afternoon picks up to 3ft but cross-onshore wind kills it.

Overall, this 16-day window is a flat run. The standout is Tuesday July 7th morning if you want the cleanest, most rideable conditions – that 3ft SSW groundswell with offshore wind is the best on offer. For a second pick, Saturday July 11th afternoon with glassy conditions is worth a look if you’re just craving a paddle.

Don’t expect much else. This is a classic stretch of small, wind-affected swell for 56th St. Keep an eye on the forecasts – it won’t stay this quiet forever.

Rusty.

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