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Rockaway Surf Forecast
/ CAL – San Mateo (15 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Rockaway surfForecast / CAL – San Mateo / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Rockaway surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rockaway sea temperature is
14.3° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Monday (May 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rockaway in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 16s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 18th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 18th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 17th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockaway over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the NW by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wed 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | |
440 | 500 | 635 | 1995 | 1292 | 2083 | 3659 | 2713 | 4252 | 4759 | 3789 | 4591 | 2216 | 1306 | 1116 | 1448 | 838 | 617 | 551 | 794 | 905 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 8:47PM2.46m | 9:53AM1.95m | 9:22PM2.60m | 10:52AM2.00m | 10:00PM2.70m | 11:50AM2.03m | 10:43PM2.77m | 12:47PM2.04m | 11:30PM2.78m | 1:45PM2.03m | 00:20AM2.72m | 2:45PM2.03m | 1:15AM2.60m | 3:45PM2.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:37AM0.45m | 3:08PM1.04m | 4:23AM0.20m | 3:53PM1.15m | 5:10AM0.00m | 4:40PM1.24m | 6:00AM-0.12m | 5:29PM1.32m | 6:52AM-0.15m | 6:23PM1.38m | 7:46AM-0.10m | 7:23PM1.42m | 8:41AM0.00m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — |
 | 8:09 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 |
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Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
7 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | S 16 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 |
 kJ | 411 | 286 | 260 | 215 | 256 | 193 | 131 | 129 | 140 | 120 | 75 | 70 | 68 | 1306 | 46 | 1448 | 838 | 617 | 460 | 794 | 905 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 10 | WNW 18 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 20 | S 20 | SW 14 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 21 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 88 | 177 | 295 | 2 | 61 | 2 | 50 | 47 | 15 | 7 | 49 | 25 | 24 | 34 | 31 | 147 | 246 | 366 | 551 | 117 | 87 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | W 19 | W 18 | S 11 | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | WNW 18 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 123 | 44 | 56 | 7 | 25 | 2 | — | 15 | — | — | — | 12 | 13 | 51 | 31 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 67 | 62 | 56 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 440 | 500 | 635 | 1995 | 1292 | 2083 | 3659 | 2713 | 4252 | 4759 | 3789 | 4591 | 2216 | — | 1116 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 22 | 84 | 22 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 84 | 86 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 19 | 12 | 84 | 0 | 22 | 61 | 0 | 62 | 97 |
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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.
Rockaway is 1 km (1 miles) from Pacifica. If you plan a vacation in San Mateo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pacifica. Pacifica has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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