Surf Forecasts:
Rockaway surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, ESE swell with 132 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Rockaway are looking pretty flat and sad. The overall pattern is one of weak, short-period windswell that just doesn't have the juice to get things going. We're staring down a long stretch of nothing.
Right now, on Saturday morning the 29th, we've got a tiny 2ft swell from the SE, but it's got no power with a combined energy of only 35, and the period is a mushy 8 seconds. It's a cross-offshore wind, so the surface is clean, but there's just nothing to ride. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 73.6°, but that's small comfort.
We're looking at a gap of nearly a week and a half of poor surf. The swell stays under 3ft, the periods are short – mostly 4 to 8 seconds – and the wind is all over the place, mostly onshore or cross-shore. Even when the wind is offshore, like on the 5th of September with a glassy morning, the swell is a pathetic 1ft. It's a kite surfer's paradise with that chop, but for paddle surfing, it's a total bust.
The first real flicker of hope doesn't come until Tuesday the 8th of September, in the afternoon. We finally see a bit of swell pick up to 3ft from the E with a combined energy of 121, which is moderate. Still a short period of 6 seconds though. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the WSW, which is a major positive. It's not a standout, but after all this flatness, it's a surfable wave.
Wednesday the 9th of September morning looks a bit better. The swell is still 3ft from the ESE, but the combined energy jumps to 176, and it's clean with a cross-offshore wind. It's nothing special, but it's the best we've got.
Honestly, there's no true standout in this forecast. If you're desperate, you might want to check the 8th or 9th of September, but keep your expectations real low. The breaks are fairly consistent, so it doesn't usually stay this poor for long, but this window is a dud.
Stay patient, crew.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 4 | SE 12 | SE 11 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
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 kJ | 35 | 30 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 23 | 58 | 81 | 82 | 55 | 49 | 56 | 40 | 16 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:45AM1.52m | 8:58PM1.59m | 9:20AM1.57m | 9:36PM1.54m | 9:59AM1.59m | 10:19PM1.47m | 10:42AM1.60m | 11:08PM1.39m | 11:32AM1.59m | 00:05AM1.32m | 12:29PM1.58m | 1:07AM1.27m | 1:31PM1.56m | 2:13AM1.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:04PM0.06m | 3:22AM-0.04m | 3:44PM0.06m | 3:56AM-0.03m | 4:26PM0.08m | 4:31AM0.01m | 5:10PM0.12m | 5:10AM0.06m | 6:02PM0.18m | 5:57AM0.13m | 7:08PM0.24m | 6:59AM0.20m | 8:26PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | 5 | 4 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 29 | 30 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 18 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 31 | 33 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 27 | 18 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 4 | S 5 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 35 | 30 | 22 | 24 | 11 | 18 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 58 | 51 | 82 | 55 | 49 | 56 | 40 | 16 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 5 | E 5 | S 5 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | S 4 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 4 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 11 | 10 | — | 1 | — | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 44 | 29 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 5 | S 6 | E 5 | — | — | E 3 | — | — | SE 15 | SSE 8 | SE 12 | — | — | S 6 | — | S 5 | — | S 8 | S 5 | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | 6 | 23 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | SSE 6 | SSW 2 | — | S 4 | ENE 2 | ENE 3 | S 5 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | — | E 4 | E 6 | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | NW 3 | — | S 5 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | 20 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 16 | — | 13 | 81 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 534 | 153 | 570 | 2465 | 45 | 153 | 831 | 403 | 570 | 312 | 64 | 446 | 525 | 20 | 175 | 218 | 0 | 570 | 20 | 20 |
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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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