Surf Forecasts:
Rockaway surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 465 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's look at Rockaway.
It's a tough stretch for the next 16 days. The first week is a total bust with poor conditions, so there's a long gap before we see anything decent. The water is about 61.3°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The one true standout is Tuesday, September 15th. That morning is the best on offer. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the WNW with a 12-second period, and the combined swell energy is moderate (552). The wind is dead calm, glassy, and the surf is expected to be very good. That’s a massive positive. It’s a beach and reef setup, so with that long period groundswell, it might be a bit straight, but the clean conditions will make it worth the paddle. This is for the advanced crew.
Before that, on Sunday, September 13th morning, there’s a small chance. You’ve got a 3ft swell from the NW (11-second period) with glassy conditions and a light WSW wind. The combined energy is moderate (337). It’s a small, clean wave, but nothing to get too excited about.
The rest of the period is mostly cross-on winds and choppy conditions. The afternoons are a mess. One other spot to watch is Wednesday, September 16th morning with a 4.6ft swell from the NW and glassy conditions. That’s a bit bigger but with a short 8-second period. It’s a good option, but the 15th is still the pick.
If you’re a kiter, the afternoons with the cross-onshore wind and chop will be more interesting than for a paddle surfer. Keep your eyes on the 15th.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 17 | SW 19 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 7 | NW 6 | SW 18 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 97 | 96 | 227 | 296 | 329 | 465 | 441 | 382 | 363 | 230 | 190 | 335 | 141 | 138 | 169 | 102 | 96 | 78 | 84 | 71 | 55 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:43PM2.35m | 4:40AM1.69m | 3:37PM2.34m | 6:16AM1.69m | 4:42PM2.34m | 7:38AM1.76m | 5:56PM2.36m | 8:36AM1.87m | 7:08PM2.42m | 9:21AM1.98m | 8:13PM2.47m | 9:58AM2.10m | 9:11PM2.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:20AM1.18m | 10:03PM0.56m | 9:10AM1.34m | 11:16PM0.50m | 10:19AM1.45m | 00:29AM0.42m | 11:47AM1.48m | 1:35AM0.32m | 1:10PM1.42m | 2:31AM0.23m | 2:18PM1.29m | 3:19AM0.19m | 3:16PM1.13m | 4:02AM0.21m | |||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 14 | WNW 9 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 92 | 96 | 119 | 221 | 329 | 427 | 441 | 382 | 363 | 230 | 190 | 162 | 416 | 138 | 458 | 553 | 790 | 599 | 555 | 513 | 403 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | S 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
| kJ | 87 | 93 | 121 | 134 | 86 | 465 | 541 | 632 | 808 | 430 | 419 | 335 | 141 | 306 | 135 | 90 | 96 | 78 | 84 | 71 | 55 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 15 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 20 |
| kJ | 97 | 94 | 227 | 296 | 181 | 51 | 130 | 91 | 76 | 119 | 107 | 283 | 217 | 272 | 169 | 102 | 15 | 28 | 80 | 50 | 97 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | — | — | S 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 86 | 0 | 22 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 394 | 37 | 22 | 86 | 51 | 61 | 86 | 51 | 66 | 37 | 0 | 66 | 61 | 58 |
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