48th Street surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SE swell with 104 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with S 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 48th Street over the next 16 days.
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