Surf Forecasts:
Rockaway surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, S swell with 202 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockaway over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Rockaway over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. The forecast is looking pretty flat and uninspiring, with a long, quiet gap before we see anything worthwhile.
Right now, and for the best part of the next week, the surf is almost non-existent. We’re looking at a solid run of tiny, weak swells that are mostly blown out or crossed up. The wind is a constant problem, often fresh and onshore, knocking the stuffing out of the little waves that do show up. The water temp is sitting at 73°F which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re waiting.
The first real blip of hope arrives on Monday, July 20th, in the morning. We get a bit of a pulse from the SSE pushing in a 3ft swell with a moderate combined energy (147). The wind goes light from the N, making it clean. It’s still just surfable waves in very ordinary conditions, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The afternoon is a write-off with onshore wind.
Then we get another little window on Wednesday, July 22nd, in the morning. The swell drops to 3ft from the SSE, combined energy (103), but the wind goes glassy – offshore from the SE. This is your shot for a clean, small-wave session. The rest of that day gets messy, and from there it’s back to flat, poor conditions with onshore winds and tiny scraps of swell right through the end of the month.
Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the Monday morning (July 20th) or the glassy Wednesday morning (July 22nd) are your only real chances. The rest of the run is a long stretch of nothing. It’s a classic summer lull – the swell just isn’t here, and the wind is doing us no favours. Keep your expectations low, and if the forecasts change, I’ll be the first to holler.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SE 9 | SSW 4 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | SE 15 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 8 | S 4 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 14 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 27 | 50 | 45 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 48 | 92 | 66 | 37 | 42 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:17PM1.85m | 7:55AM1.49m | 8:10PM1.87m | 8:49AM1.54m | 9:03PM1.84m | 9:42AM1.56m | 9:54PM1.76m | 10:36AM1.56m | 10:47PM1.66m | 11:30AM1.55m | 11:38PM1.55m | 12:21PM1.54m | 00:29AM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:59PM-0.05m | 1:59AM-0.16m | 1:57PM-0.08m | 2:51AM-0.20m | 2:53PM-0.09m | 3:40AM-0.21m | 3:45PM-0.07m | 4:26AM-0.19m | 4:35PM-0.01m | 5:11AM-0.12m | 5:26PM0.07m | 5:56AM-0.04m | 6:18PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 28 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 36 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | SSE 3 | SSE 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 5 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 50 | 25 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 66 | 37 | 42 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | S 5 | — | SE 13 | E 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 7 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | E 8 | E 7 | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 8 | SE 14 | E 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | W 4 | SSW 6 | — | NNE 2 | WNW 2 | NW 3 | — | NNE 2 | SSE 5 | S 3 | S 3 | S 4 | S 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 18 | 19 | 9 | 27 | 6 | 45 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 92 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 965 | 1135 | 284 | 700 | 1199 | 367 | 100 | 148 | 20 | 177 | 83 | 831 | 831 | 2625 | 831 | 2499 | 2732 | 0 | 24 | 62 | 4 |
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