
Surf Forecasts:
55th Street Pier surf forecast from 28 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 4 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, S swell with 78 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 4 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 55th Street Pier this week:
The surf forecast for 55th Street Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 55th Street Pier in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 4th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 4th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 4th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 55th Street Pier over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 13 | E 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ENE 5 | E 5 | SSE 4 | S 5 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
55 | 51 | 37 | 22 | 24 | 17 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 44 | 25 | 24 | 73 | 16 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:23AM1.47m | 9:48PM1.30m | 10:04AM1.48m | 10:35PM1.24m | 10:52AM1.45m | 11:30PM1.18m | 11:47AM1.41m | 00:32AM1.12m | 12:50PM1.36m | 1:37AM1.09m | 1:56PM1.32m | 2:43AM1.09m | 3:02PM1.30m | 3:49AM1.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:54PM-0.02m | 3:56AM-0.04m | 4:39PM-0.00m | 4:37AM0.00m | 5:27PM0.04m | 5:22AM0.06m | 6:21PM0.11m | 6:14AM0.13m | 7:27PM0.16m | 7:22AM0.20m | 8:43PM0.18m | 8:43AM0.22m | 9:53PM0.14m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 20 | 27 | 8 | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 30 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 12 | S 5 | SE 12 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | E 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 6 |
55 | 51 | 37 | 22 | 24 | 17 | 25 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 12 | 23 | 19 | 35 | 11 | 4 | 30 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 75 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 16 | SE 8 | SE 6 | SE 14 | E 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 9 | SE 12 | E 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 5 | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 6 |
— | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 13 | 36 | 5 | 33 | 30 | 2 | — | 10 | 9 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 6 | SE 14 | SE 6 | SE 14 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SE 6 | — | — | E 9 | — | E 8 | — | — | S 7 | — | — | ESE 9 |
— | — | 1 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | E 5 | SSE 4 | S 5 | WNW 3 |
— | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 12 | 32 | 31 | 13 | — | 13 | 44 | 25 | 24 | 73 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 24 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 64 | 134 | 86 | 1 | 56 | 4 | 1103 | 1101 | 561 | 1167 | 0 | 1 |
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Information about the 55th Street Pier Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for 55th Street Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 55th Street Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 55th Street Pier 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 (55th Street Pier) 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 55th Street Pier 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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