56th St Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.62° N 117.94° W

56th St Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's 56th St sea temperature is
24.1°C
4.7° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSE swell with 999 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 1st Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 5th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 6th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burn. We’ve got a solid eight-day stretch from the 30th of August through to the 6th of September where the conditions are just… off. The swell is there, but the wind is constantly cross-onshore, making a mess of things. The waves are running 2ft to 3ft, but the chop is ugly. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Sunday, the 6th of September. That morning, the wind shifts to a light cross-offshore breeze from the northeast at 10 km/h, and the sea cleans right up. The swell is 3ft, coming from the south with a long period of 13 seconds. That’s groundswell, and it’s got some grunt. The energy is solid (676 on the scale), and the waves should have real shape. With the offshore wind, it’s gonna be glassy. The break is a “sometimes” crowd spot, so you might see a few others, but for a Sunday morning, it’s the best of the whole forecast. This is the standout.

Monday the 7th of September keeps the swell at 4ft from the south, but the wind goes light cross-on from the south at 5 km/h. It’s still clean, but the energy drops a bit. It’s a marginal call – you might get a few, but it’s not the same as Sunday.

From Tuesday the 8th onward, it starts to fall apart. The swell gets bigger – up to 5ft on the 8th – but the wind is cross-onshore or worse. That 5ft stuff is too big for beginners, and with the chop, it’s only for the experienced guys. The period drops to 8–10 seconds, which is weak and crumbly. The energy hits 891 on the 8th, but it’s all wasted on the wind.

By the 10th of September, the swell drops to 2ft, and the period stretches out to 17 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, but it’s tiny and the wind is still a problem. There are a few light-wind windows in the second week, like on the 13th and 14th, but the swell is barely 2ft, with a period of 14 to 19 seconds. The energy is weak, under 300. It’s just not enough to get excited about.

So, the bottom line: the first week is a write-off. Sunday the 6th is your best bet. After that, it’s a slow fade into small, messy, or chopped-up conditions. Keep an eye on things, but for now, that Sunday morning is the one to chase.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SW
16
0.6
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11
0.6
SSW
17
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16
0.7
SW
18
0.9
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0.9
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SSW
16
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SSW
16
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SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
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SSE
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
417
330
261
233
184
156
99
96
89
133
93
195
118
327
497
448
566
487
469
387
999
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
WSW
10
S
15
SSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
20
W
5
W
10
WSW
20
W
5
S
10
S
15
WSW
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
S
5
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Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
11:03AM1.56m
11:08PM1.41m
11:32AM1.61m
11:55PM1.22m
12:05PM1.63m
00:58AM1.01m
12:48PM1.63m
2:46AM0.86m
1:46PM1.60m
3:11PM1.59m
7:16AM1.02m
4:44PM1.64m
Low Tide
5:19PM0.30m
5:19AM0.27m
6:08PM0.28m
5:43AM0.43m
7:09PM0.29m
6:07AM0.59m
8:31PM0.28m
6:32AM0.75m
10:15PM0.23m
11:46PM0.09m
10:15AM0.96m
00:48AM-0.05m
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6:24
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6:26
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6:26
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:20
7:17
7:16
7:15
7:15
7:13
7:12
 mm
6
Temp °C
24
25
23
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Feels °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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