
Surf Forecasts:
56th St surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 666 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. 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+) | 5AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 56th St over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Fri 10 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
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186 | 186 | 186 | 183 | 270 | 207 | 459 | 226 | 226 | 432 | 666 | 497 | 356 | 427 | 505 | 524 | 417 | 402 | 397 | 266 | 309 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:29PM1.54m | 1:36PM1.16m | 00:10AM1.39m | 2:13PM1.23m | 1:01AM1.20m | 2:52PM1.33m | 2:15AM1.01m | 3:36PM1.44m | 4:04AM0.86m | 4:25PM1.56m | 6:05AM0.84m | 5:17PM1.70m | 7:34AM0.91m | 6:11PM1.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:57AM-0.01m | 6:35PM0.77m | 7:28AM0.10m | 7:47PM0.73m | 8:01AM0.23m | 9:15PM0.65m | 8:38AM0.37m | 10:49PM0.48m | 9:23AM0.52m | 00:08AM0.26m | 10:23AM0.63m | 1:10AM0.02m | 11:32AM0.70m | ||||||||
— | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | |
8:05 | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
186 | 186 | 186 | 183 | 270 | 207 | 459 | 226 | 226 | 48 | 666 | 497 | 78 | 427 | 505 | 524 | 417 | 402 | 397 | 266 | 309 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | W 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 7 | WSW 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 |
6 | 148 | 146 | 73 | 99 | 99 | 16 | 21 | 223 | 318 | 42 | 144 | 356 | 65 | 34 | 71 | 121 | 39 | 16 | 20 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | W 4 | SSW 9 | SSW 24 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SW 7 | W 6 | SSW 14 | S 20 | S 11 | — | S 9 | S 9 | WNW 10 | S 10 | WNW 10 |
18 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 54 | 119 | 180 | 28 | 432 | 2 | 28 | 140 | 67 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 22 | 2 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | W 4 | W 3 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — |
— | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 125 | 110 | 0 | 125 | 125 | 14 | 47 | 125 | 14 | 125 | 120 | 46 | 46 | 110 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 18 | 47 | 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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