Surf Forecasts:
Rockaway surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, SE swell with 57 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rockaway in the next 16 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockaway over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next fortnight is a tough one for Rockaway. We’ve got a long stretch of flat, gutless days ahead, with only a single, brief window that might get your heart pumping. Don’t get your hopes up too high early on.
The pattern kicks off on Saturday, August 22nd, with a paltry 1 foot SE swell coming in at a weak 8 seconds. The wind is onshore from the SSE, making it a complete write-off. The combined swell energy is a piddly 22 (weak energy), and the water is sitting at 77°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year. It’s just not happening.
That set-up pretty much continues day after day. We’ve got a long, dry spell here. Sunday the 23rd through to the morning of Wednesday, September 2nd, is a desert. The swell is tiny, the winds are mostly cross or onshore, and the ratings are all zeros. You’ll see a few glimmers of clean conditions, like the glassy morning of Wednesday, August 26th, but with only 1 foot on the cards and a combined energy of 24 (weak energy), there’s simply nothing to ride. It’s a proper flat spell.
Now, hold on to your leash. The only real standout is Wednesday, September 2nd, in the afternoon. The forecast shows a jump to 4 feet of SE swell. The period is 11 seconds, which is a solid groundswell. But the real kicker? The wind goes glassy, dead calm. The combined energy hits 354 (moderate wave energy). This is the one. Don’t expect perfection, it’s still only a 2 out of 10 internally, but it’s the only thing we’ve got. This is for the experienced crew: 4 feet with that period at Rockaway can get a bit dumpy, but with glassy conditions, it’ll be the cleanest it’s been all fortnight. The direction is SSE, which is the optimum for Rockaway.
After that little window, it’s back to the doldrums. Thursday, September 3rd, drops back to 4 feet, but the period crashes to 6 seconds and the wind turns onshore, making it a mess. The energy drops to 121 (moderate wave energy), but it’s poor. Friday, September 4th, has a morning with 3 feet and glassy conditions from the WNW, but the period is a weak 8 seconds. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. From there, we’re back to small, choppy, and onshore junk through to the end of the forecast on September 6th.
So, to sum it up: don’t even bother looking at the beach until the afternoon of Wednesday, September 2nd. That’s your one and only chance. It’s a long gap of nothing, then one brief moment of hope. The rest is a kite-surfing paradise with the constant cross-shore winds, but for a paddle surfer? Forget it.
Stay patient, and check the forecast again. Things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 12 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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10 | 49 | 6 | 42 | 22 | 31 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 41 | 41 | 38 | 35 | 24 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:55PM1.38m | 4:26AM1.11m | 4:51PM1.42m | 5:23AM1.17m | 5:44PM1.48m | 6:13AM1.24m | 6:29PM1.54m | 6:56AM1.33m | 7:09PM1.59m | 7:34AM1.41m | 7:46PM1.62m | 8:10AM1.47m | 8:22PM1.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:35PM0.31m | 10:32AM0.33m | 11:23PM0.25m | 11:22AM0.28m | 00:08AM0.18m | 12:09PM0.22m | 00:51AM0.11m | 12:55PM0.16m | 1:31AM0.04m | 1:39PM0.12m | 2:10AM-0.01m | 2:22PM0.08m | 2:47AM-0.03m | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | SE 13 | SE 5 | ESE 12 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 6 | S 5 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 5 |
5 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 31 | 26 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 41 | 41 | 38 | 35 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | E 4 | ESE 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 6 | E 6 | S 4 | S 6 | SE 10 | S 7 | S 5 | — | SE 8 |
10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 1 | 13 | — | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | — | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 11 | S 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 7 | E 10 | — | S 7 |
7 | — | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | S 5 | SSE 5 | W 3 | WSW 2 | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | — | S 3 | S 4 | — | SSE 5 | — |
— | 49 | 4 | 42 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 5 | 7 | — | 9 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 357 | 225 | 52 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 37 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 50 | 100 | 354 | 30 | 357 | 249 | 24 | 0 | 177 | 4 |
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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.
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