Surf Forecasts:
Rockaway surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, E swell with 55 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with SE 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 (Sep 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I'm gonna be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak for Rockaway. We've got a long stretch of nothing really worth paddling out for, so let's get into it.
The outlook starts on Wednesday, September 2nd, and it's a tough one. There's a tiny 2 ft swell from the SE, but with a 12 mph cross-on wind, it's just choppy and messy. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 73°F for this time of year, which is nice for a dip, but not for surfing. The combined energy is weak (112), which tells you all you need to know. This pattern of poor surf and clean but tiny conditions drags on for days. We get a glimmer of glassy conditions on Saturday afternoon, September 5th, but the swell is only 1.0 ft. It's a long wait.
The first real blip of hope doesn't come until Friday, September 11th. The morning still looks poor, but by Friday afternoon, the swell bumps up to 4 ft from the E, and the wind goes light. The combined energy is moderate (104). It's surfable, but very ordinary. Saturday morning, September 12th, is similar with a 4 ft ESE swell and clean offshore winds from the NW, offering the best chance for a few rideable waves, but it's nothing to write home about. The afternoon gets a bit bigger, with a 6 ft E swell, but the wind swings cross-shore and the energy jumps to 333 (moderate), which can make it a bit lumpy. Sunday morning, September 13th, is glassy with a 3 ft ESE swell, another solid option.
Even with these few sessions, none of them are standouts. The swell direction is mostly from the SE or E, which is okay for Rockaway, which is exposed to SSE swell. The NW winds are good for cleaning it up, but the size is just average. The consistency is fairly consistent, but the quality isn't there. For a beginner, the 6 ft surf on Saturday afternoon might be a bit much, but it's not overly big. For the experienced surfer, there's nothing to get excited about.
The rest of the second week falls right back into tiny, weak surf. Don't hold your breath.
So, as it stands, there's nothing here that's a true standout. If you're desperate, Saturday morning, September 12th, is your best bet for a clean 4 ft wave. The forecasts can always change, but for now, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 4 | E 6 | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 |
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 kJ | 58 | 50 | 45 | 31 | 30 | 17 | 17 | 25 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 23 | 19 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:32AM1.59m | 00:05AM1.32m | 12:29PM1.58m | 1:07AM1.27m | 1:31PM1.56m | 2:13AM1.24m | 2:38PM1.55m | 3:23AM1.26m | 3:48PM1.57m | 4:33AM1.32m | 4:56PM1.62m | 5:37AM1.42m | 5:56PM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:02PM0.18m | 5:57AM0.13m | 7:08PM0.24m | 6:59AM0.20m | 8:26PM0.25m | 8:19AM0.23m | 9:39PM0.20m | 9:36AM0.20m | 10:42PM0.12m | 10:42AM0.13m | 11:37PM0.03m | 11:41AM0.05m | 00:28AM-0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 6 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | E 9 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 58 | 50 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 17 | 17 | 25 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 23 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | E 7 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 45 | 29 | 27 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 6 | — | ESE 8 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 3 | — | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | E 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | WSW 3 | — | NE 3 |
| kJ | 54 | 37 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 14 | 2 | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 496 | 931 | 100 | 85 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 153 | 757 | 117 | 20 | 336 | 316 | 83 | 963 | 357 | 105 | 40 | 30 | 446 |
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