Rockaway Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.61° N 122.50° W

Issued: 4 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rockaway sea temperature is
16.8° C

4.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Rockaway surf forecast from 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,137 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 (Jun 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) 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 1.0m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 25th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 29th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 1st Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
3
3
1
3
3
3
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
7
0.5
SW
13
1.6
NW
8
2
NW
7
2.3
NW
7
0.6
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
1
WNW
6
1.4
NW
6
2.2
NW
7
3
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
2.5
WNW
9
3
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
3
NW
10
2.5
WNW
10
3
NW
10
3.5
NW
10
2.5
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
59
84
298
429
558
299
170
63
137
424
1398
1081
990
1625
1230
1172
1922
1478
1745
2137
1478
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
25
W
25
WNW
15
W
20
W
15
WNW
25
WNW
35
WNW
25
NW
10
WNW
25
WNW
10
W
10
SW
20
W
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
7:35PM2.36m
9:28AM1.74m
8:13PM2.37m
10:21AM1.79m
8:51PM2.39m
11:06AM1.84m
9:30PM2.42m
11:46AM1.88m
10:09PM2.44m
12:25PM1.90m
10:48PM2.45m
1:02PM1.92m
11:27PM2.44m
1:40PM1.94m
Low Tide
2:53AM0.53m
1:59PM1.33m
3:35AM0.42m
2:47PM1.39m
4:15AM0.33m
3:32PM1.42m
4:54AM0.27m
4:14PM1.43m
5:32AM0.23m
4:55PM1.42m
6:09AM0.21m
5:36PM1.42m
6:46AM0.22m
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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5:48
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:52
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8:35
8:35
8:35
8:35
8:35
8:35
8:35
8:35
 mm
Temp °C
14
13
14
15
14
15
15
15
15
15
13
16
15
14
16
16
13
13
14
13
13
Feels °C
11
11
12
11
10
13
13
13
11
9
5
14
11
10
14
13
11
9
10
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
WNW
7
1.6
NW
8
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SSW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
2.3
WNW
9
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
2.5
WNW
10
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SW
20
2.5
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
0.6
SW
18
2.5
WNW
10
Energy kJ
498
81
298
409
188
211
211
534
309
343
371
827
258
144
1230
152
186
1478
1478
197
1478
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
7
0.8
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.3
SW
21
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
S
10
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
22
0.6
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
21
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
17
Energy kJ
59
330
519
72
173
299
170
17
54
2
206
258
22
18
144
44
104
102
255
51
227
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
W
14
0.2
W
13
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
24
0.1
S
24
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
21
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SSW
14
0.1
S
10
0.2
SSW
21
Energy kJ
65
84
9
9
2
19
9
4
14
2
2
11
11
17
72
44
76
96
81
2
44
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NW
7
2.3
NW
7
1.6
NW
6
1.1
WNW
6
1
WNW
6
1.4
NW
6
2.2
NW
7
3
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
2.5
WNW
9
3
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
10
3
NW
10
3
NW
10
3.5
NW
10
Energy kJ
429
558
207
82
63
137
424
1398
1081
990
1625
1172
1922
1745
2137
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
1
2
3
1
Distance (km)
274
61
22
84
84
84
443
74
486
1576
83
22
429
22
22
429
74
61
429
84
562
Best forecast wave conditions in San Mateo
Rating
(10 max)
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
3
4
2
3
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
6
7
5
6
6
5
6
6
5
6
5
9
7
5
5
7
5
6
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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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