Surf Forecasts:
Rockaway surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, SSW swell with 444 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with S 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rockaway in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, converting for the non-metric folks.
Look, if you're itching for a surf, you're gonna be waiting a while. The start of this 16-day stretch is a real bummer. Tuesday the 11th through to Sunday the 16th is basically a write-off for any decent wave riding. We're talking tiny bumps under 1.5 ft and poor conditions, all scoring a zero. It's a full six-day gap with nothing to recommend.
Monday the 17th of August finally shows a flicker of life. Morning starts with a 4 ft, 7-second S swell coming in clean under a fresh offshore NW wind. The combined energy is moderate at 152, so there's some push. It's still only surfable but very ordinary – the kind where you might get a few grovelly ones if you're keen. Afternoon drops off pretty quick.
The rest of that week and into the next is mostly flat and poor again, with a few moments that are merely "surfable but very ordinary." Saturday the 22nd of August has a bit of size in the afternoon at 4.3 ft from the S (energy 122), but the wind is clean and cross-off from the N, so it might be a bit of a novelty wave. Tuesday the 25th of August morning offers 3.6 ft from the S with a clean cross-off from the WNW, and the energy hits 86. The swell is small period at 5 seconds, so it’s going to be weak and won't hold up well. The afternoon improves slightly with a 3.6 ft, 6-second swell, energy at 103, and clean light offshore NW wind. Still, it’s nothing to write home about.
Honestly, there's no true standout in this entire run. If I had to pick the least worst option for a paddle, I'd say the morning of Monday the 17th of August. That 4 ft with clean offshore wind is your best shot at something rideable, but don't expect any quality. It's a long stretch of flat for Rockaway.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 14 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 3 | S 6 |
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 kJ | 18 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 25 | 11 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 29 | 27 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 253 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:47AM1.46m | 7:05PM1.80m | 7:40AM1.55m | 7:55PM1.82m | 8:29AM1.62m | 8:43PM1.79m | 9:18AM1.64m | 9:31PM1.71m | 10:06AM1.64m | 10:18PM1.61m | 10:55AM1.61m | 11:06PM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:48AM-0.07m | 12:48PM-0.03m | 1:40AM-0.14m | 1:44PM-0.08m | 2:29AM-0.18m | 2:36PM-0.09m | 3:15AM-0.19m | 3:26PM-0.07m | 3:57AM-0.16m | 4:13PM-0.02m | 4:37AM-0.09m | 4:59PM0.06m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 8:00 | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 23 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 26 | 28 | 32 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SE 9 | — |
| kJ | 18 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 29 | 27 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 3 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 14 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 4 | N 3 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | E 11 | S 14 | S 13 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 3 | — | NNE 3 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 11 | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 253 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 752 | 757 | 2646 | 699 | 699 | 1262 | 887 | 2499 | 1590 | 719 | 616 | 699 | 20 | 20 | 100 | 117 | 839 | 1227 | 1141 |
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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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