Surf Forecasts:
Rockaway surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 1,478 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 2.5m and 9s 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 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 0.7m 18s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 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 have a look at what's coming up for Rockaway.
We’ve got a decent run of solid, consistent NW swell building in, but the wind is going to be the main character for the first several days. The water temp is sitting at 61°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a thinner suit.
The first real standout isn't until Monday, August 3rd. The morning will be the pick of the week. We’ve got clean conditions with a light SSW cross-offshore breeze, and the swell is a solid 7 ft from the WNW with a period of 10 seconds. The wave energy is strong (996). This is a proper groundswell that will have some punch, and with the offshore wind, those waves will be holding up nicely. It’s going to be a good session for anyone who’s comfortable in the water, but at 7 ft, it’s pushing into the zone where beginners might struggle. Crowds are possible here, so get out early.
The surf then drops off through the middle of the week, with smaller, choppier waves. We get another pulse of big, clean swell rolling in on Monday, August 10th. The morning session is the best on offer in the whole outlook. The swell is 8 ft from the NW with a 10-second period, the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SW, and the wave energy is pumping hard (1186). This is excellent surf, but I gotta be straight with you – at 8 ft, this is for experienced surfers only. It’s a powerful, long-period groundswell that will be breaking with real authority. The crowd factor will be a consideration, as it’s been a consistent spot.
After that, the swell fades again, and by the end of the second week we’re looking at a much smaller, longer-period SW swell. The wind is getting messy, and the quality drops right off. The weekend of August 15th and 16th offers some clean but small waves with a very long period (17-16 seconds), which can be a bit tricky for a beach break like Rockaway, as it tends to make the waves stand up and close out. It’s a long way out, but the potential is there for a quiet, glassy session if the tide plays ball.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 461 | 699 | 1343 | 1080 | 1055 | 1478 | 970 | 710 | 551 | 406 | 316 | 235 | 256 | 237 | 231 | 243 | 255 | 266 | 260 | 211 | 202 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 7:38AM1.66m | 6:10PM2.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:39AM1.40m | 1:53AM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 14 | S 12 | NW 9 | SW 13 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 102 | 96 | 73 | 1080 | 45 | 1478 | 970 | 710 | 551 | 406 | 316 | 235 | 256 | 237 | 231 | 243 | 255 | 266 | 260 | 211 | 202 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | 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 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 41 | 39 | 51 | 66 | 17 | 67 | 66 | 63 | 57 | 60 | 56 | 40 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 62 | 84 | 61 | 83 | 181 | 135 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 35 | 36 | 15 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 26 | 41 | 40 | 37 | 36 | 33 | 12 | 30 | 15 | 60 | 37 | 81 | 136 | 58 | 83 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 461 | 699 | 1343 | — | 1055 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 84 | 22 | 22 | 429 | 22 | 0 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 22 | 165 | 7 | 22 | 61 | 22 | 22 | 61 | 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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