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Lat Long: 38.44° N 75.05° W

120th Street Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's 120th Street sea temperature is
23.4°C
2.7° 

120th Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


120th Street surf forecast from 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, ENE swell with 4,275 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 120th Street this week:

The surf forecast for 120th Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 120th Street in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) 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 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 28th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 28th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 26th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 120th Street over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
6:52PM1.28m
7:16AM1.25m
7:31PM1.31m
7:52AM1.33m
8:09PM1.32m
8:28AM1.39m
8:49PM1.30m
9:06AM1.42m
9:31PM1.26m
9:47AM1.42m
10:18PM1.20m
10:35AM1.40m
11:13PM1.13m
Low Tide
1:08AM0.02m
1:29PM0.06m
1:47AM-0.02m
2:13PM0.02m
2:26AM-0.05m
2:58PM-0.01m
3:05AM-0.05m
3:42PM-0.02m
3:44AM-0.04m
4:27PM-0.00m
4:25AM0.00m
5:15PM0.04m
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Information about the 120th Street Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for 120th Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 120th Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 120th 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 (120th 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 120th 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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