Surf Forecasts:
55th Street Pier surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with 131 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 55th Street Pier this week:
The most powerful waves expected at 55th Street Pier in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 55th Street Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s call it like it is. The next couple of weeks at 55th Street Pier are looking pretty bleak for any real surf. We’ve got a long run of tiny, weak, and wind-blown waves, and for the first week or so, you’re better off leaving the board at home.
The Long, Flat Spell
Right off the bat, Sunday morning the 13th has a little knee-high slop at 2.5ft, but it’s coming from the southeast at a short, weak 5-second period, and there’s a risk of thunderstorms. The energy is weak (50), and it’s not going to do anything. That afternoon drops right off to 1.5ft. From Monday the 14th through Friday the 18th, we’re stuck in this rut of 1.5ft to 3ft surf, with poor conditions and most of the energy staying under 90. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, chopping up what little there is. It’s flat, it’s weak, and it’s frustrating.
A Bit More Size, Still Messy
We finally see a little more push from the 21st onwards, but it’s not the kind you want to get excited about. Monday the 21st gets up to 3.5ft to 4.5ft, but it’s coming in from the east with a fresh cross-onshore breeze, making it lumpy and messy. The energy is starting to build (150), but the quality is still zero. The 22nd brings more size—5ft—and the energy jumps up to a moderate 373-427, but again, it’s all cross-onshore and lumpy. This is not clean surf; it’s a battle.
The Standout (If You Can Call It That)
The only time things look even remotely promising is the morning of Tuesday the 24th of September. We’ve got a solid 5ft of east swell with a 10-second period, and the energy reads a strong 844. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, which gives us the cleanest conditions we’ve seen in the whole forecast. The rating is still marginal due to questionable tides, but this is the one window where the setup might actually offer a few rideable waves. It’s not going to be perfect, but it’s the best on offer. After that, the 25th sees 3.5ft with a fresh cross-onshore, and the 26th is blown out with 45-50 km/h winds. The last few days of the forecast drop back down to 1ft to 1.5ft and are pretty much unsurfable.
So, in short: if you’re desperate, keep an eye on the morning of the 24th. Otherwise, this is a stretch where you might want to find something else to do.
Stay salty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 12 |
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 kJ | 29 | 34 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 76 | 103 | 84 | 66 | 69 | 43 | 29 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:37PM1.39m | 10:06AM1.45m | 10:20PM1.30m | 10:50AM1.40m | 11:05PM1.21m | 11:34AM1.34m | 11:53PM1.12m | 12:20PM1.27m | 00:42AM1.04m | 1:08PM1.21m | 1:34AM0.98m | 1:58PM1.17m | 2:28AM0.94m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:52AM-0.07m | 4:16PM-0.01m | 4:29AM-0.01m | 4:58PM0.06m | 5:06AM0.08m | 5:41PM0.14m | 5:42AM0.17m | 6:26PM0.22m | 6:21AM0.26m | 7:18PM0.29m | 7:09AM0.34m | 8:23PM0.34m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | 7:12 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — |
mm | 8 | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | NE 5 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 15 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
| kJ | — | 34 | 28 | 13 | 21 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 103 | 84 | 66 | 69 | 43 | 29 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 5 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
| kJ | — | 15 | 23 | 22 | 2 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | — | — | ESE 5 | E 5 | — | E 15 | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | — | SSW 5 | NNE 3 | N 2 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | S 4 |
| kJ | 29 | — | — | 15 | 7 | 1 | 28 | 29 | 76 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 520 | 254 | 968 | 769 | 769 | 42 | 38 | 279 | 279 | 976 | 1101 | 24 | 77 | 194 | 25 |
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