Surf Forecasts:
Rockaway surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, ESE swell with 138 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rockaway in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's look at this forecast for Rockaway. Honestly, it's a tough stretch of water. For the next couple of weeks, the ocean is just not giving us anything. We've got a long run of poor conditions, with just a couple of moments that are barely worth a paddle.
The water is sitting at about 74°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't be freezing while you're staring at the flat ocean.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Friday, September 4th. The morning offers a tiny 2ft bump from the ESE, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind will be offshore from the NW at 12 mph, which will clean things up. The combined energy is weak at 56, so it's going to be small and weak. It's surfable, but seriously ordinary. The afternoon drops off even more.
After that, we slide back into a long, flat spell. There's a bit of a pulse trying to happen on Wednesday, September 9th, with a 2ft swell from the SSW, but the period is a shocking 5 seconds. That's pure wind chop, not a real wave. The energy is still low at 62.
The next glimmer is on Friday, September 11th. The afternoon shows a 3ft swell from the south, but with a period of only 4 seconds, it's going to be a messy, gutless closeout. The offshore wind (WNW at 12 mph) will make it look clean, but the energy is weak at 53. It's more of a messy paddle than a surf.
Saturday, September 12th is a bit of a head-scratcher. The morning has 3ft from the south, and the wind is cross-off from the WNW at 16 mph, keeping it clean. The energy is moderate at 90. But in the afternoon, the wind whips up to a strong 25 mph from the NW. That's a strong offshore, which will hold the waves up, but it'll be a battle to get out and a battle to stay in. Definitely for the hardcore local crew only.
Honestly, nothing in this 16-day window is a standout. The combined energy never gets past a three-digit value, and the swell periods are mostly short and weak. It's a long wait for a proper wave. The best bet for a surf is that Friday, September 11th afternoon session, and even that is a stretch. It's one of those periods where you're better off cleaning your board and waiting for a proper groundswell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 4 | E 7 | E 9 | E 7 |
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 kJ | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 23 | 112 | 113 | 91 | 75 | 27 | 44 | 35 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 46 | 76 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 2:38PM1.55m | 3:23AM1.26m | 3:48PM1.57m | 4:33AM1.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:19AM0.23m | 9:39PM0.20m | 9:36AM0.20m | 10:42PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 12 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 32 | 26 | 19 | 19 | 25 | 22 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 9 | E 7 |
| kJ | 7 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 23 | 58 | 50 | 91 | 28 | 23 | 44 | 35 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 46 | 76 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 4 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 10 | 3 | — | 1 | 6 | 11 | 2 | — | 33 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | — | S 5 | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 | — | S 6 | SE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 27 | 34 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | E 4 | E 6 | ESE 6 | — | SE 6 | — | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | 23 | 112 | 113 | — | 75 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 987 | 831 | 403 | 570 | 284 | 187 | 496 | 201 | 107 | 54 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 117 | 700 | 316 | 76 | 13 | 316 | 30 |
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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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