Surf Forecasts:
Rockaway surf forecast from 6 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,971 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Jun 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rockaway in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 19s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 6th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockaway over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | SW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1450 | 1544 | 1922 | 884 | 1024 | 1152 | 503 | 188 | 160 | 311 | 531 | 1307 | 1184 | 1042 | 1693 | 1093 | 657 | 541 | 461 | 217 | 237 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:06PM2.00m | 3:30AM1.90m | 5:40PM2.07m | 4:44AM1.78m | 6:12PM2.17m | 6:07AM1.71m | 6:45PM2.29m | 7:30AM1.71m | 7:21PM2.42m | 8:46AM1.77m | 8:02PM2.56m | 9:52AM1.85m | 8:46PM2.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:51AM0.53m | 10:28PM1.45m | 10:31AM0.65m | 11:38PM1.31m | 11:13AM0.77m | 00:41AM1.09m | 11:58AM0.91m | 1:37AM0.82m | 12:46PM1.05m | 2:28AM0.54m | 1:38PM1.17m | 3:18AM0.27m | 2:31PM1.26m | 4:08AM0.04m | |||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 8:28 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 |
508 | 447 | 367 | 358 | 229 | 217 | 211 | 211 | 125 | 311 | 1181 | 842 | 972 | 804 | 1693 | 1093 | 657 | 541 | 461 | 217 | 237 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 15 | SSW 25 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
3 | 3 | 302 | 251 | 18 | 63 | 433 | 387 | 656 | 969 | 85 | 43 | 25 | 25 | 582 | 679 | 561 | 371 | 366 | 366 | 204 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 16 | S 11 | S 26 | W 17 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | W 18 | SW 13 | W 16 | W 16 | S 11 | W 15 | — | SW 21 | SSW 20 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
— | — | 5 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 160 | 120 | 25 | 43 | 20 | 20 | 2 | 17 | — | 17 | 39 | 132 | 67 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1450 | 1544 | 1922 | 884 | 1024 | 1152 | 503 | 188 | — | — | 531 | 1307 | 1184 | 1042 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 86 | 84 | 37 | 84 | 83 | 84 | 165 | 0 | 22 | 84 | 22 | 37 | 84 | 0 | 61 | 42 | 0 | 7 | 38 | 1 |
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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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