Surf Forecasts:
56th St surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 863 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 56th St over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
It’s a rough start, no two ways about it. The first four days are a total flat spell, with nothing worth paddling for from Thursday the 23rd right through Monday the 27th of July. The swell is tiny, weak, and the wind is mostly cross-onshore, chopping everything up. The combined energy of all swells directed here is mostly under 500, with some in the 700s, but it’s all poor conditions. Just a bad stretch.
Then, from Tuesday the 28th of July through the end of the month, we get a pulse of energy, but it’s still marginal. Swell heights creep up to around 3ft to 4ft from the SSW, with a period of 16 to 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, which is a plus. The combined energy hits the 800s and 900s, but the wind is light and onshore, which ruins the shape. The water is running much warmer than normal for this time of year, clocking in at around 71° with a big anomaly of 3°, which is pretty unusual.
The one standout that might be worth a look is 56th St on the morning of Saturday the 1st of August. There’s a solid SW swell running at about 6ft with a period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy hits 1184 (moderate to strong wave energy). The wind is light and onshore, which is a bit of a downer, but it’s the best of a pretty average lot. That size is a bit much for beginners, but fine for intermediates. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so expect some company. The swell tails off later in the day.
After that, from Sunday the 2nd of August onwards, it dies off fast. The combined energy drops to the 300s and 200s, and by the 5th of August, it’s barely a ripple – under 100 combined energy. The wind stays mostly cross-onshore or onshore. It’s a real flat finish to the 16-day window.
So, if you’re looking for a session, the first Saturday of August is your only real shot. Get out early, enjoy the warm water, and don’t expect magic.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 239 | 161 | 286 | 444 | 271 | 467 | 584 | 450 | 863 | 657 | 565 | 614 | 727 | 719 | 601 | 807 | 735 | 651 | 475 | 575 | 469 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:43PM1.52m | 8:44AM0.97m | 6:32PM1.57m | 9:14AM1.02m | 7:16PM1.63m | 9:37AM1.06m | 7:54PM1.70m | 9:58AM1.10m | 8:29PM1.76m | 10:20AM1.13m | 9:02PM1.80m | 10:42AM1.17m | 9:34PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:50AM0.84m | 1:45AM0.11m | 12:07PM0.88m | 2:25AM0.01m | 1:04PM0.86m | 2:58AM-0.06m | 1:48PM0.81m | 3:29AM-0.11m | 2:24PM0.76m | 3:57AM-0.15m | 2:58PM0.70m | 4:24AM-0.16m | 3:32PM0.66m | 4:51AM-0.16m | |||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 73 | 53 | 107 | 252 | 186 | 467 | 584 | 450 | 863 | 657 | 565 | 614 | 727 | 719 | 601 | 807 | 735 | 651 | 475 | 575 | 469 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | S 11 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | S 19 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 |
| kJ | 239 | 144 | 286 | 60 | 45 | 121 | 29 | 19 | 19 | 46 | 34 | 22 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 188 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 | W 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 10 | W 7 | S 9 | S 18 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 163 | 161 | 66 | 444 | 271 | 28 | 52 | 30 | 71 | 40 | 23 | 16 | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 162 | 20 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 120 | 120 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 125 | 114 | 18 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 164 | 14 | 46 | 120 | 25 | 46 | 125 | 46 |
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