Surf Forecasts:
56th St surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 629 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period with SW 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
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 on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’m gonna level with you – the first week and a half is a right-off. We’re looking at a frustrating stretch from Friday the 14th right through to the morning of Wednesday the 26th of August. There’s absolutely no surf worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, direction is all over the shop, and the wind is constantly cross-on, making it choppy and messy. It’s the kind of period where you’re better off tuning the board or going for a beach run. Put it this way, the combined energy is mostly weak to moderate, with values like 403 to 450, which just isn’t doing anything for us.
Now, things start to get interesting right at the tail end of the window. The real standout, if you’re patient, is 56th St on the Thursday the 27th of August. The morning kicks off with a solid 4 ft swell from the South, and the energy finally cranks up to a strong 1066 – that’s proper power. The wind is light and onshore, but light enough that it’s not wrecking the face. By the afternoon, it’s building to 6 ft from the South with a period of 15 seconds, but the score drops a bit – could be a tide issue. The real gem looks like the Friday the 28th of August. The morning brings a solid 7 ft of SSW groundswell, with that long period (14 seconds) giving it heaps of push. The combined energy is a massive 1886 – that’s proper strong. The wind is light and onshore, so it’ll be manageable. That’s a big swell for the area, so it’s definitely for the experienced crew – beginners, give this one a miss. This is a sheltered spot, so it’ll concentrate that energy nicely. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.
The Saturday morning the 29th still has a 5 ft SSW swell, but the wind goes cross-on and the energy drops to 692, so it’s not as clean. Still, it’s a better option than the first week. The long period (11 seconds) is decent, but at a beach break like this, that long period can make it a bit fat and straight; a point or reef would handle it better, but it’s what we’ve got. Crowds are likely here, so get in early.
So, to sum it up: don’t even bother until the 27th of August. The 28th is the big one – that’s the standout. Big swell, good energy, and manageable wind. It’s a long-range forecast, so keep an eye on it, but if it holds, that’s the day to be out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
197 | 280 | 629 | 302 | 532 | 519 | 382 | 272 | 268 | 268 | 214 | 236 | 203 | 155 | 242 | 270 | 280 | 193 | 183 | 183 | 133 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:16AM1.50m | 10:56PM1.72m | 11:49AM1.53m | 11:41PM1.49m | 12:23PM1.54m | 00:30AM1.25m | 12:58PM1.51m | 1:32AM1.02m | 1:38PM1.46m | 3:19AM0.85m | 2:30PM1.41m | 3:46PM1.38m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:04PM0.34m | 5:36AM-0.02m | 5:54PM0.34m | 6:05AM0.18m | 6:49PM0.37m | 6:32AM0.39m | 7:53PM0.41m | 6:55AM0.59m | 9:18PM0.42m | 7:10AM0.76m | 11:03PM0.38m | 00:27AM0.28m | |||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 7 | SSW 14 | W 7 |
171 | 280 | 629 | 302 | 532 | 519 | 382 | 272 | 268 | 268 | 214 | 76 | 84 | 55 | 242 | 270 | 280 | 193 | 44 | 183 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | S 11 | W 5 | W 5 | S 10 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 14 | W 7 | SSW 14 |
197 | 169 | 52 | 125 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 8 | 31 | 37 | 32 | 236 | 203 | 155 | 22 | 44 | 30 | 39 | 183 | 31 | 133 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 11 | W 11 | S 11 | W 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | SW 20 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 10 |
35 | 38 | 2 | 39 | 2 | 20 | 20 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 67 | 67 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 57 | 14 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 5 | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | — | 20 | — | — | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 57 | 125 | 30 | 125 | 87 | 73 | 110 | 125 | 0 | 110 | 125 | 32 | 46 | 125 | 0 | 46 | 87 | 28 | 46 | 110 |
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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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