Surf Forecasts:
Rockaway surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, S swell with 601 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rockaway in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next 16 days for Rockaway out here.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the start of this period is a bust. Saturday the 18th is a total write-off. We’ve got a weak, messy 0.3 ft swell from the SE with a 14-second period, but the wind is howling from the SW at 12 mph, creating a cross-chop that makes it unsurfable. The wave energy is a pathetic 17, so don’t even bother. Sunday morning the 19th shows a little hope with a clean 2 ft swell from the S and an offshore wind from the NNW at 16 mph, but it’s still just ordinary conditions – the energy is only 54.
Monday the 20th is glassy in the morning with a NE breeze at 3 mph, but the swell is a tiny 2 ft. The energy is weak at 34, so it’s barely a ripple. Tuesday the 21st is a no-go with onshore winds and storm risk. The real action doesn’t start until Wednesday the 22nd. That’s the standout. Wednesday afternoon we see a 5 ft swell from the S, with a 9-second period and moderate energy at 620. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the W at 6 mph, making for clean conditions. That’s the pick of the entire forecast. The water temperature is 76°, which is a notable 4° warmer than average for this time of year – a real treat.
The rest of the week and into the next is mostly flat or poor. Thursday the 23rd has a clean 3 ft swell from the SSE with a cross-offshore breeze, but again, the energy is low at 134. After that, we’re looking at a solid week of nothing. From Friday the 24th all the way through to Thursday the 30th, the swell rarely pushes above 2 ft, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, keeping the surf poor.
Then, look at the 31st of July. Friday morning, we get a 6 ft swell from the SSE, but with a short 6-second period and a cross-shore wind at 16 mph, it’s going to be a choppy, messy mess. The energy is moderate at 285, but the conditions are just too rough. Saturday the 1st of August is glassy again in the morning, but the swell is back down to 2 ft.
So, if you’re looking for a wave, your best bet is Wednesday afternoon the 22nd. The swell size is solid, the wind is clean, and the energy is strong. It’s not a classic, groundswell setup, but it’s the only real window of quality in the whole 16 days. The rest is a long stretch of flatness or poor conditions. Crowds are often a thing at Rockaway, so expect company on that Wednesday.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7 | 38 | 247 | 47 | 51 | 41 | 28 | 28 | 15 | 25 | 44 | 102 | 380 | 372 | 216 | 134 | 98 | 48 | 30 | 47 | 98 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:30AM1.55m | 11:38PM1.55m | 12:21PM1.54m | 00:29AM1.43m | 1:10PM1.51m | 1:19AM1.32m | 1:58PM1.48m | 2:09AM1.22m | 2:47PM1.45m | 3:02AM1.15m | 3:38PM1.44m | 3:59AM1.12m | 4:32PM1.44m | 4:58AM1.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:26PM0.07m | 5:56AM-0.04m | 6:18PM0.17m | 6:42AM0.06m | 7:16PM0.25m | 7:32AM0.16m | 8:19PM0.30m | 8:25AM0.23m | 9:20PM0.31m | 9:20AM0.27m | 10:16PM0.29m | 10:11AM0.28m | 11:06PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 8 | — | — | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 78 | 47 | 51 | 41 | 28 | 28 | 15 | 1 | — | — | 380 | 248 | 216 | 134 | 98 | 48 | 30 | 15 | 98 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 29 | 29 | 20 | 56 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | E 5 | ESE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 4 | 13 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 7 | NW 3 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | S 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | S 9 | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | ENE 5 | SE 7 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 38 | 247 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 25 | 44 | 102 | — | 372 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 8 | 47 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 963 | 2935 | 226 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 195 | 175 | 446 | 1219 | 139 | 19 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 195 | 17 | 10 | 195 | 17 |
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