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Rockaway Surf Forecast
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Rockaway surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Rockaway surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rockaway sea temperature is
5.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (Apr 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. 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 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 10th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockaway over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Tue morning, min -2°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the E by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 18 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 286 | 415 | 384 | 234 | 171 | 145 | 96 | 70 | 34 | 28 | 105 | 80 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | on | on | on | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross | off | off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:46AM 1.14 | 11:58PM 1.35 | 12:35PM 1.09 | 12:47AM 1.30 | 1:27PM 1.07 | 1:40AM 1.27 | 2:22PM 1.08 | 2:37AM 1.27 | 3:20PM 1.12 | 3:37AM 1.30 | 4:18PM 1.21 | 4:37AM 1.35 | 5:12PM 1.34 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:21PM 0.28 | 6:18AM 0.25 | 6:02PM 0.35 | 7:15AM 0.31 | 7:03PM 0.41 | 8:23AM 0.32 | 8:28PM 0.41 | 9:26AM 0.28 | 9:39PM 0.36 | 10:19AM 0.21 | 10:37PM 0.27 | 11:05AM 0.12 | 11:29PM 0.16 | ||||||||
Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 2 | -2 | -7 | -5 | -4 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 21 | 18 |
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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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