Surf Forecasts:
Rockaway surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, E swell with 92 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with ESE 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy 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 (Sep 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let me level with you about Rockaway – it’s a tough stretch ahead.
To be straight up, the next two weeks are looking pretty bleak for any decent surf. We’re talking about a solid run of days where it’s barely gonna be worth suiting up. The swell just isn't there, and when a little bump shows, the wind or conditions mess it up. The best advice I can give is to save your energy and wax for another time.
Looking at the start, Wednesday morning (2nd September) we’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the SE with an 11-second period, but that Easterly wind is a messy 16 mph cross-on making it choppy and unsurfable. Wave energy is weak (115). The water is a touch warmer than usual at 73°F for the time of year, which is nice, but it won’t help the surf.
There’s a brief moment Thursday morning (3rd September) that gives a glimmer. The swell drops to 3ft from the SE, though the period is a short 6 seconds. The wind shifts offshore from the West at 9 mph, cleaning things up for surfable but ordinary conditions. It’s the best we’ll see, but that’s not saying much – the wave energy is only 73. If you’re desperate, it’s the only option, but don’t expect much.
From there, it’s a long, painful gap. From Thursday afternoon right through until the end of the forecast window on September 17th, every single session is rated as poor. We get small pulses of swell, like 3ft to 3ft around the 12th and 13th, but it’s short-period windswell (5-6 seconds) with strong or fresh onshore winds, making it choppy and lumpy. The energy is moderate at best, hitting 77 on the 13th, but it’s all cross-onshore and messy.
We don’t get any real standout sessions. The only break on offer is Rockaway, and with it “often” having crowds, you’d be fighting for scraps of junk surf. The forecast quality just isn't there.
This is one of those periods where the ocean looks more interesting for a kite session than a proper paddle. Honestly, the whole 16-day window is a write-off. Stick to the skatepark or tweak the fins on your board.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 5 | SE 8 | S 6 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 5 |
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 kJ | 58 | 53 | 44 | 45 | 29 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 23 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 18 | 33 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 32 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
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 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 12 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 31 | 20 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 8 | S 6 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 58 | 50 | 44 | 45 | 29 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 23 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 26 | 18 | 33 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | ESE 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | E 5 | E 5 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 33 | 28 | 27 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 5 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | S 2 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 5 |
| kJ | 57 | 53 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 32 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 456 | 931 | 249 | 0 | 24 | 284 | 160 | 30 | 153 | 700 | 1204 | 20 | 20 | 117 | 30 | 30 | 356 | 143 | 52 | 225 | 25 |
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