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Rockaway surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,540 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 9s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 0.8m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
Right off the bat, Friday the 31st of July is a write-off for Rockaway. We've got a 6ft to 6ft NW windswell, but the cross-onshore wind is just mangling it. The water is a touch warmer than average for this time of year at 61°F.
We slog through a pretty average Saturday, the 1st of August. Swell builds to 7ft to 8ft, but the wind is still cross-onshore, making for pretty choppy, poor conditions. The energy is moderate, climbing from 578 to 751.
Sunday the 2nd sees the swell peak over 8ft, and the energy gets strong (1123). The problem is the wind is still cross or cross-onshore, so it's a messy, powerful beast. This is only for experts, and honestly, it's not looking great even for them.
Then we get our first real standout. Monday morning, the 3rd of August. The wind swings light cross-offshore from the SSW, and the 8ft NW swell cleans right up. The period is 10 seconds, so it's got some decent shape. The wave state is described as "clean". This is the best window of the whole first week, hands down. The energy is strong (1045). If you can get out there Monday morning, you'll score.
Tuesday the 4th still has some clean 5ft waves in the morning, but the energy drops off. The rest of that week, from Wednesday the 5th through to Friday the 7th, is pretty average. The swell sticks around 5ft to 6ft, but the wind is either cross or cross-onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. Not worth paddling out.
Now, the second week has a bit more promise. Saturday morning, the 8th of August, looks good. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the SSW, and we get a solid 7ft NW groundswell. The energy is strong (818) and the wave state is clean. It's a solid option for experienced surfers, but the crowds are going to be a factor at Rockaway, so be prepared for that.
The 9th and 10th are marginal, with the wind turning cross-shore, making it tricky. Then the 11th and 12th drop off into a 4ft to 2ft lull, with a very long period swell (17-18 seconds) coming in from the SW. That's suspect for a beachbreak setup, and the onshore wind doesn't help.
The final highlight is Saturday morning, the 15th of August. The wind is light cross-offshore, the wave state is clean, and we get a 3ft SW groundswell. The energy is strong (825) and the period is 17 seconds, which is very long. For a beach and reef spot like Rockaway, that long period might make it a bit fat and straight, but with the clean conditions, it's the best bet to finish the 16-day run.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 358 | 362 | 589 | 543 | 682 | 1343 | 1057 | 1055 | 1540 | 1019 | 772 | 667 | 406 | 330 | 262 | 309 | 307 | 294 | 307 | 321 | 390 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:24PM2.07m | 00:31AM2.26m | 1:53PM2.12m | 1:15AM2.12m | 2:23PM2.17m | 2:07AM1.96m | 2:55PM2.22m | 3:09AM1.80m | 3:31PM2.27m | 4:28AM1.67m | 4:15PM2.32m | 6:04AM1.61m | 5:09PM2.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:45PM1.18m | 7:17AM0.44m | 7:33PM1.11m | 7:47AM0.59m | 8:24PM1.03m | 8:19AM0.77m | 9:22PM0.93m | 8:54AM0.96m | 10:27PM0.82m | 9:35AM1.14m | 11:38PM0.67m | 10:29AM1.29m | 00:48AM0.51m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | S 12 | NW 9 | SW 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 186 | 236 | 171 | 102 | 69 | 73 | 1057 | 45 | 1540 | 1019 | 772 | 667 | 406 | 330 | 262 | 309 | 307 | 294 | 307 | 321 | 390 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | SW 14 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 126 | 77 | 73 | 41 | 53 | 71 | 66 | 17 | 67 | 66 | 63 | 57 | 60 | 56 | 40 | 71 | 71 | 68 | 62 | 61 | 61 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 21 | SW 15 | S 11 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 18 |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | 35 | 37 | 15 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 26 | 41 | 41 | 37 | 36 | 33 | 12 | 31 | 12 | 60 | 37 | 81 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 358 | 362 | 589 | 543 | 682 | 1343 | — | 1055 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 84 | 22 | 22 | 84 | 22 | 22 | 429 | 22 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 135 | 19 | 22 | 299 | 22 |
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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).
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