Rockaway Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.57° N 73.85° W

Issued: 1 am 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rockaway sea temperature is
18.2° C

Normal for this time of year

Rockaway surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rockaway surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSE swell with 109 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 23rd Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 23rd Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 22nd Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockaway over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 69mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon night, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
5
1.1
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.7
SE
7
0.7
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
4
0.9
SSE
5
1.1
S
5
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
S
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.5
S
6
0.5
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.4
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
39
92
66
40
39
46
37
29
29
28
38
65
31
25
31
40
20
26
62
25
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
30
ESE
15
SSW
15
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
15
WNW
15
SSW
10
N
10
SSE
25
SSE
20
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
5
W
10
SW
10
W
10
NNW
5
SSE
15
N
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
2:36PM1.48m
2:44AM1.29m
3:26PM1.49m
3:38AM1.22m
4:18PM1.50m
4:35AM1.19m
5:08PM1.52m
5:30AM1.18m
5:56PM1.55m
6:20AM1.20m
6:40PM1.58m
7:06AM1.23m
7:21PM1.60m
Low Tide
8:20AM0.10m
8:57PM0.27m
9:12AM0.15m
9:55PM0.26m
10:01AM0.17m
10:48PM0.23m
10:47AM0.19m
11:35PM0.19m
11:31AM0.20m
00:21AM0.16m
12:15PM0.20m
1:07AM0.12m
12:59PM0.19m
1:50AM0.09m
cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:24
5:26
5:26
5:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:29
8:29
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
8:30
 mm
21
31
14
3
3
4
3
3
2
1
Temp °C
23
22
21
21
19
22
24
26
26
22
23
23
21
22
23
21
22
22
25
29
28
Feels °C
23
19
19
23
17
22
21
23
24
21
20
18
21
23
26
23
24
24
25
29
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
6
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.7
SE
7
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
S
5
0.5
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
6
0.6
S
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.1
SE
11
0.5
S
6
0.5
SSE
7
0.3
SE
10
0.5
S
4
Energy kJ
12
5
5
66
40
39
46
37
17
29
38
28
31
23
31
5
20
26
15
10
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
N
3
0.5
SSE
7
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
9
0.1
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
Energy kJ
5
5
2
1
29
1
2
3
9
5
5
15
15
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
7
0.2
S
6
Energy kJ
2
3
5
5
5
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
5
1.1
SSE
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.3
NW
2
0.8
SSW
4
0.3
S
4
0.9
SSE
4
1.1
S
5
0.6
SSW
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.3
S
3
0.8
SSE
7
Energy kJ
39
92
39
1
21
3
28
65
25
40
2
62
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
970
1585
24
4
4
39
4
50
0
50
1262
831
30
403
284
30
30
30
4
0
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Long Island New York
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
1
2
3
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
7
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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 11 km (7 miles) from the city of East New York. If you plan a vacation in Long Island New York, look for hotels and other accommodation in East New York. East New York has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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