48th Street Surf Break

48th Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.40° N 75.06° W

Issued: 7 pm 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's 48th Street sea temperature is
21.9° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

48th Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


48th Street surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, ESE swell with 66 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 48th Street this week:

The surf forecast for 48th Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 48th Street in the next 16 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 30th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 30th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 30th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 48th Street over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri night, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tue
30
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
4
1.1
S
5
0.8
S
5
0.6
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.5
S
5
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
30
21
17
17
13
53
33
18
28
14
41
26
48
48
24
43
49
56
59
64
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
20
N
15
SSE
15
SSW
15
S
25
S
25
S
10
SSW
20
SE
20
S
5
WNW
15
N
10
NNE
10
E
15
SE
10
SE
15
E
15
SSE
15
S
15
S
30
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
off
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
3:54AM1.01m
4:34PM1.23m
4:51AM0.98m
5:24PM1.25m
5:46AM0.98m
6:12PM1.27m
6:36AM0.99m
6:56PM1.30m
7:22AM1.01m
7:37PM1.32m
8:04AM1.03m
8:16PM1.32m
8:44AM1.04m
Low Tide
10:11PM0.22m
10:17AM0.15m
11:04PM0.19m
11:03AM0.16m
11:51PM0.16m
11:47AM0.16m
00:37AM0.13m
12:31PM0.16m
1:23AM0.10m
1:15PM0.16m
2:06AM0.07m
1:59PM0.16m
2:48AM0.05m
2:42PM0.16m
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:39
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:27
8:27
8:27
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:28
 mm
4
1
23
2
3
Temp °C
20
21
24
23
24
24
23
27
27
23
22
23
20
21
22
21
21
21
21
23
24
Feels °C
18
18
21
20
23
21
18
28
26
23
26
24
21
22
22
21
21
20
20
22
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
9
0.6
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.5
S
5
0.5
SE
9
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
Energy kJ
25
30
21
17
17
3
3
18
28
13
41
26
48
48
24
43
49
56
59
64
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
4
0.3
NE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.2
S
3
0.1
SE
9
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.4
SE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
11
Energy kJ
4
3
1
1
3
3
3
9
14
9
24
8
6
2
24
18
20
10
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
11
0.2
N
4
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
7
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
6
Energy kJ
2
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
3
0.6
N
4
0.4
S
3
0.7
SSE
4
1.1
S
5
0.8
S
5
0.3
NE
3
0.3
E
3
0.4
E
3
0.7
ESE
4
0.6
S
3
Energy kJ
2
12
3
13
53
33
1
1
3
16
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
333
222
208
160
431
1508
99
21
220
392
261
95
60
437
583
208
1053
1121
15
89
234
Best forecast wave conditions in Maryland
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
1
4
2
2
4
1
2
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
9
7
6
6
7
5
5
5
4
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Information about the 48th Street Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for 48th Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 48th Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 48th Street 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 (48th Street) 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 48th Street 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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