Surf Forecasts:
56th St surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SSW swell with 292 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 2AM (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 (Aug 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 0.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM. 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+) | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 56th St over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for 56th Street.
Straight up, this is a tough run. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty grim. We’ve got a massive gap right from the start, with nothing worth paddling out for. The first record shows a tiny bit of energy on Friday July 31st, but it’s a cross-on wind and the wave comment says it’s marginal. It’s a no-go. From there, it’s just a long, painful stretch of onshore winds and weak swell. We’re talking days and days of poor surf conditions, with wind either straight onshore or cross-on, and swell heights barely cracking 3ft. The combined energy barely gets into the moderate range, sitting around 142 to 492, but it’s all messy.
The water temperature is a standout though—it’s sitting at 73°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so you’ll be sweating in your wetsuit if you even bother to get in.
The only flicker of hope comes right at the very end of the forecast period. On Saturday, August 15th, we see a morning with a 3ft swell from the SSW, with a 16-second period. That’s a long period groundswell, which means it’ll have some push. The combined energy is 508 (moderate), and the wind is a light cross-on, so it’s not perfect but it’s the best we’ll see. The problem is, the swell direction is S/SSW and the optimum for this sheltered spot is SW, so it’s not lining up ideally. Plus, this spot is sheltered, so it might not even wrap in properly. It’s a long shot, and it’s over a week away, so don’t hold your breath.
Honestly, for the next two weeks, you’re better off finding something else to do. If you’re desperate, that Saturday the 15th morning is your best bet, but it’s a real gamble. This is a lean stretch, and it’s not looking like it’ll turn around soon.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 480 | 290 | 189 | 201 | 218 | 85 | 75 | 49 | 47 | 42 | 66 | 41 | 84 | 77 | 75 | 72 | 71 | 97 | 63 | 114 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:33AM1.26m | 10:39PM1.66m | 12:00PM1.32m | 11:16PM1.52m | 12:29PM1.37m | 11:57PM1.34m | 1:02PM1.43m | 00:50AM1.12m | 1:41PM1.49m | 2:09AM0.91m | 2:33PM1.54m | 4:32AM0.80m | 3:38PM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:47PM0.59m | 5:42AM-0.03m | 5:30PM0.57m | 6:08AM0.09m | 6:21PM0.55m | 6:33AM0.23m | 7:24PM0.52m | 7:00AM0.39m | 8:47PM0.47m | 7:30AM0.55m | 10:28PM0.36m | 8:13AM0.71m | 11:58PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 480 | 290 | 189 | 201 | 218 | 54 | 20 | 13 | 18 | 26 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 77 | 75 | 72 | 71 | 97 | 63 | 114 | 84 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | S 10 | S 10 | W 6 | W 6 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | WSW 4 | W 5 | SSW 12 | W 4 | W 5 | SSW 20 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 12 | 46 | 68 | 21 | 13 | 85 | 75 | 49 | 44 | 42 | 43 | 39 | 84 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 40 | 82 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | W 4 | S 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | S 10 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 11 | W 5 |
| kJ | — | 10 | 4 | 40 | 56 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 23 | 66 | 41 | 38 | 8 | 42 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 47 | 125 | 0 | 46 | 110 | 46 | 46 | 110 | 32 | 46 | 125 | 46 | 46 | 110 | 34 | 46 | 110 | 1 | 46 | 125 | 7 |
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