Surf Forecasts:
Rockaway surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, S swell with 270 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Imperial
Alright folks, looking at the 16-day window for Rockaway, and I gotta tell you, it’s a tough stretch. We’re in a real quiet spell. The first real recommendation doesn’t show up until Monday the 17th of August, and even then, it’s nothing to write home about. Before that, we’ve got a solid week of near-flat, poor conditions. Swell is tiny, wind is all over the place, and you’d be wasting your time.
The standout, if you can call it that, lands on Tuesday the 18th of August. We’ve got a bit of a pulse pushing in from the SSE with a 9-second period, giving us a combined wave energy of 119 (moderate). The morning is your shot. The wind swings to a light offshore from the north, keeping things clean. Swell height is only 2 ft, so it’s small, but it’s the best we’ve got. This is a break for the intermediate surfer who just wants to get wet and catch a few soft ones.
Then on Thursday the 20th of August, the offshore NW wind returns, both morning and afternoon. The swell is from the SE with a 10-second period, and the energy is 66 (weak). Same deal: 1 ft of clean, small surf. It’s ordinariness, but at least the wind is right.
Overall, the energy is weak for the entire run. There’s nothing over 8 ft here, so beginners don’t have to worry about getting smashed. The water temp? It’s about average for the time of year, nothing weird going on.
Look, it’s a lean run. The consistent breaks in the area aren’t firing, and the longer-period swell we see on the 18th won’t do much at a beach setup like Rockaway. It’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but for now, patience is the name of the game.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon morning, fresh winds from the W by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the N by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 | S 3 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 4 |
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 kJ | 10 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | off | off | off | off | off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:48AM1.36m | 6:10PM1.74m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:53PM0.02m | 11:50AM0.03m | 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 | ||||||
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 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 8:00 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 31 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 |
| kJ | 10 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | — | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | SE 14 | SE 10 | S 13 | S 13 | — | SE 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 5 | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | NNE 2 | — | SSE 5 | S 4 | — | W 3 | NW 3 | — | S 3 | — | NNE 3 | — | S 4 |
| kJ | — | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 10 | 20 | — | 5 | 2 | — | 11 | — | 2 | — | 10 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 153 | 965 | 839 | 153 | 117 | 40 | 699 | 869 | 1585 | 50 | 153 | 100 | 700 | 117 | 50 | 117 | 831 | 842 | 934 |
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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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