Rockaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at the next couple of weeks for Rockaway. It’s a classic beach and reef setup, exposed to the NW, and we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag comin’ our way.

First up, the big picture: we’ve got a solid stretch of small to moderate swell on the horizon, but for the first few days, the wind is gonna be a real pain. From Tuesday, the 28th of July, right through to Sunday, the 2nd of August, it’s all cross-onshore wind. That means choppy, bumpy conditions. The swell is there, but it’s not gonna be pretty. The energy is mostly moderate, with the combined swell energy sitting around 1156 to 2411, but it’s all wind-affected. Mornings are your best bet with a lighter breeze, but even then, it’s only marginal.

Now, let’s talk about the real standout. That’s the morning of Monday, the 3rd of August. We’re looking at a 8 ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a solid, long-period groundswell. The wind is cross-offshore from the SSW at 9 mph, which is gonna clean it right up. The combined energy is a strong 1113, and it’s rating as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Monday morning is your window.

Tuesday the 4th of August morning is also decent, with a similar 7 ft swell and clean conditions from the cross-offshore wind, but it’s not quite as strong as Monday. The energy is still good at 959, but Monday is the peak.

After that, things start to drop off. The swell sticks around in the 6 ft to 7 ft range through the rest of the first week and into the second, but the wind gets messy again, mostly cross or cross-onshore. The mornings of Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th of August offer some clean-ish conditions with light cross-offshore wind, but the swell is smaller, around 5 ft. It’s rideable, but nothing special.

The second week, from the 9th of August onward, it’s pretty quiet. Swell drops to 5 ft or less, and the wind is all over the place. There’s a hint of a long-period SW swell on the 12th of August, but it’s only 2 ft, so not enough to get excited about. It’s a real quiet end to the forecast.

For the confident, experienced surfer, Monday the 3rd of August morning is the clear winner. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Keep in mind, Rockaway can get crowded sometimes, so get out early for that Monday session.

Stay stoked, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty

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