Rockaway Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.61° N 122.50° W

Rockaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rockaway sea temperature is
16.9°C
2.2° 

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


Rockaway surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NW swell with 794 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rockaway in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 23rd Sep)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 23rd Sep)7ft (2.2m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockaway over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
NW
8
1
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
1.7
NW
7
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
1.9
NW
7
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
1.7
NW
8
0.8
SW
17
0.8
SW
17
1.9
NW
9
1.6
NW
8
1.5
NW
8
2.2
NW
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
166
154
135
95
236
236
263
235
307
386
318
336
335
342
408
586
330
304
743
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
SW
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
20
W
15
WNW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
15
W
5
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Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-on
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cross
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High Tide
4:50AM1.71m
3:18PM2.13m
6:19AM1.70m
4:19PM2.06m
7:34AM1.75m
5:29PM2.04m
8:24AM1.82m
6:36PM2.07m
8:59AM1.89m
7:34PM2.12m
9:27AM1.97m
8:25PM2.17m
Low Tide
9:54PM0.63m
9:10AM1.45m
11:00PM0.67m
10:19AM1.53m
00:09AM0.66m
11:45AM1.55m
1:10AM0.63m
1:00PM1.50m
2:00AM0.57m
1:56PM1.41m
2:41AM0.52m
2:42PM1.29m
3:16AM0.50m
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16
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14
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Feels °C
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13
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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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