
Surf Forecasts:
Rockaway surf forecast from 25 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, NW swell with 3,671 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 28 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rockaway this week:
The surf forecast for Rockaway over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rockaway in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 13s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 28th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 1st Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockaway over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
148 | 754 | 431 | 516 | 465 | 509 | 398 | 282 | 532 | 428 | 366 | 632 | 410 | 419 | 1275 | 595 | 864 | 1854 | 1699 | 1978 | 3266 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:40AM2.24m | 10:43PM2.22m | 11:05AM2.33m | 11:31PM2.17m | 11:33AM2.41m | 00:21AM2.10m | 12:04PM2.46m | 1:16AM2.01m | 12:40PM2.48m | 2:17AM1.92m | 1:21PM2.47m | 3:28AM1.83m | 2:11PM2.41m | 4:50AM1.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:42PM0.78m | 4:52AM0.67m | 5:23PM0.61m | 5:24AM0.79m | 6:06PM0.47m | 5:57AM0.94m | 6:51PM0.37m | 6:33AM1.10m | 7:42PM0.32m | 7:14AM1.24m | 8:39PM0.32m | 8:03AM1.38m | 9:44PM0.34m | ||||||||
7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
— | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 8 | WNW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | SW 17 |
148 | 261 | 431 | 516 | 465 | 242 | 192 | 150 | 115 | 428 | 366 | 632 | 410 | 220 | 1275 | 595 | 143 | 74 | 1699 | 1978 | 102 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 11 | WNW 14 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 13 |
225 | 15 | 142 | 195 | 189 | 92 | 108 | 104 | 132 | 161 | 72 | 405 | 239 | 192 | 124 | 181 | 14 | 111 | 71 | 190 | 84 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 24 | WNW 19 | S 15 | WNW 18 | WNW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 18 | S 13 | S 13 |
15 | 2 | 39 | 51 | 129 | 22 | 37 | 17 | 104 | 119 | 89 | 75 | 239 | 161 | 37 | 153 | 17 | 35 | 81 | 14 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 10 | NW 7 | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | — | NW 8 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | — | — | NW 11 |
21 | 754 | 284 | — | — | 509 | 398 | 282 | 532 | — | 338 | — | — | 419 | — | — | 864 | 1854 | — | — | 3266 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 84 | 75 | 22 | 84 | 51 | 22 | 429 | 22 | 0 | 84 | 1 | 19 | 22 | 12 | 19 | 84 | 22 | 0 | 37 | 22 |
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Information about the Rockaway Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rockaway provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rockaway can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rockaway 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 (Rockaway) 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 Rockaway 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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