Surf Forecasts:
Rockaway surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, E swell with 59 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with SSE 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 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rockaway in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Rockaway.
To be straight with you, this 16-day stretch is a tough one. There’s a real dry spell at the start, with days of tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. The first time we see anything worth even a second look is a long way off, so you’ll be waiting a while. Don’t bother getting the wax out until late in the period.
We’ve got a big gap of nothing special until we hit Sunday the 30th of August. That afternoon, things finally start to look interesting. The wind switches around to a glassy WNW light breeze, and we get a clean, small but rideable swell from the southeast at about 3ft. The period stretches to a solid 11 seconds, giving it some real push for the size, with moderate wave energy (217). This is a window for a clean, mellow session with no crowds to speak of. It’s not a beast, but after the flatness, it’s a welcome sight.
The best of the whole outlook falls on Monday the 31st of August, in the morning. Rockaway sees a clean little pulse from the ESE at about 2ft with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the WSW, keeping the face smooth. The energy is a moderate 140. It’s not huge, but the combo of clean conditions and a decent little swell makes this your best bet of the whole 16-day run. It’s a pick for a patient surfer who wants a clean, uncrowded wave.
After that, it goes back to small, choppy stuff with onshore winds. The water is sitting at 75°F, a touch warmer than average for this time of year, which is nice for the long wait.
So, to sum it up: a long, quiet start, a promising but distant Sunday afternoon glass-off on the 30th, and a clean Monday morning on the 31st as the standout. Lock it in if you can wait.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 4 | E 5 | ESE 6 | E 5 | E 4 | SE 12 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 26 | 35 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 12 | 35 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 11 | 31 | 59 | 50 | 22 | 6 | 22 | 31 | 21 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:30PM1.50m | 00:44AM1.26m | 1:18PM1.45m | 1:34AM1.18m | 2:06PM1.40m | 2:27AM1.12m | 2:58PM1.38m | 3:25AM1.09m | 3:55PM1.38m | 4:26AM1.11m | 4:51PM1.42m | 5:23AM1.17m | 5:44PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:36PM0.26m | 6:41AM0.23m | 7:35PM0.33m | 7:34AM0.32m | 8:39PM0.36m | 8:36AM0.37m | 9:41PM0.35m | 9:37AM0.37m | 10:35PM0.31m | 10:32AM0.33m | 11:23PM0.25m | 11:22AM0.28m | 00:08AM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | E 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 26 | 35 | 27 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 35 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 31 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 4 | S 3 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | S 4 | S 5 | ESE 6 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SE 14 | S 5 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | NE 4 | — | SE 9 | SSE 5 | — | — | S 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 12 | E 4 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 12 | 1 | — | 12 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 8 | 8 | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SSE 6 | — | SSW 4 | SSE 5 | — | NE 3 | SE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | ESE 6 | E 5 | S 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | 23 | — | 3 | 8 | — | 1 | 5 | 10 | 31 | 59 | 50 | 22 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 175 | 4 | 25 | 356 | 30 | 4 | 356 | 356 | 831 | 117 | 363 | 262 | 522 | 10 | 83 | 319 | 40 | 0 | 24 | 4 |
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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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