55th Street Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at a long stretch ahead for 55th Street Pier, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s one of those outlooks where the surf just isn’t cooperating. You’ll be seeing a lot of flat water and poor conditions.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait. The first real opportunity is a small one on Monday afternoon, July 27th. A tiny 1 ft swell from the SE with a short 8-second period, and the wind is a cross-off from the SSW at 12 mph. The combined energy is a weak 27. It’s clean, but it’s really just ankle-snappers. The water temp is sitting at 74°, right around the average for the time of year, so nothing wild there.

The rest of the week is a bust. Tuesday the 28th shows a bit more size – 4 ft from the SSE Tuesday afternoon – but that’s coupled with a 5-second period and a 19 mph cross-off. The energy kicks up to a moderate 105, but with a t-storm risk and that short period, it’s messy. Wednesday the 29th has a glassy morning, but the swell is a pathetic 1.0 ft. The energy is a measly 1. That’s basically a lake.

We roll through Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – all the way through August 2nd – with nothing but tiny, weak swells under 3 ft. The wind is mostly cross-on or cross, and the energy stays below 20. Honestly, it’s more of a float trip than a surf session.

Then we hit Monday, August 3rd. This is the one standout in the whole 16-day window. Monday morning, we get a 4 ft swell from the SE, with a 9-second period. The combined energy jumps to a strong 255. That’s the most push we’ll see. The wind is light from the south at 9 mph, making for a gentle cross-shore. It’s a solid intermediate level, but it’s still a beach/jetty setup, so that longer period groundswell might make it a bit wonky. Still, it’s the best shot we’ve got.

After that, it’s a long, slow fade. Tuesday the 4th through to Monday the 11th of August is a desert of poor surf. Wave heights hover around 0.3 ft to 3 ft, with energy readings mostly in the single digits. The wind is a mix of onshore, cross, and cross-off, but the lack of swell is the real killer. The 10th and 11th are especially grim with storm risk and tiny onshore slop.

So, to wrap it up: if you’re a patient surfer, set your alarm for Monday morning, August 3rd. That’s the only day with some real grunt and half-decent conditions. The rest of the run is a write-off. Take the longboard for a paddle, or just wait for the next system.

Rusty.

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