56th St Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’ve got coming up at 56th St.

To be straight with you, this stretch of the forecast is a real tough one. We're looking at a long, dry spell with nothing worth paddling out for. The first two weeks are a write-off. From Saturday, July 4th right through to Friday, July 17th, we’ve got weak, poor-quality surf with persistent cross-onshore winds messing up any chance of a clean wave. The swell is small, mostly around 1ft to 2ft, and the combined energy is weak, sitting under 500 for most of that time. It’s just not happening. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there, but there’s nothing to surf anyway.

Now, around Saturday, July 18th and Sunday, July 19th, things start to perk up, but it’s still on the marginal side. Saturday morning shows a little bump in swell to 4ft from the SSE with a 17-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1135. That’s a moderate energy signal, and with a light onshore breeze, it might be rideable but still a bit messy. The real standout, if you can call it that, is early on Sunday, July 19th. We’re looking at 6ft of S swell with a 15-second period and a gentle cross-shore wind. The combined energy is strong at 1589, so there’s some push behind it. This is the best on offer, and it’s really just for the experienced crew. At 6ft, it’s getting up there for a beach break, and with that long period, the sandbars will need to cooperate. The wind is cross-shore, so it might clean up a bit, but expect some chop. It’s still only a marginal call from the data, so don’t expect perfection. Crowds are possible here, so heads up.

Overall, save your energy for that Sunday, July 19th, and keep an eye on the forecasts for any late changes. It’s been a barren run.

- Rusty

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