Rockaway Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.61° N 123.95° W

Rockaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 25 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rockaway sea temperature is
13.7°C
0.7° 

Rockaway surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rockaway surf forecast from 26 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, WNW swell with 1,392 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period with WNW 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 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 25th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 29th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 29th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockaway over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
00:23AM2.12m
12:44PM2.26m
1:08AM2.11m
1:12PM2.37m
1:54AM2.07m
1:41PM2.45m
2:44AM2.00m
2:15PM2.49m
3:38AM1.89m
2:54PM2.48m
4:41AM1.77m
3:39PM2.41m
Low Tide
6:36PM0.31m
6:45AM0.19m
7:14PM0.14m
7:17AM0.29m
7:54PM-0.01m
7:49AM0.43m
8:36PM-0.11m
8:24AM0.58m
9:23PM-0.16m
9:03AM0.73m
10:15PM-0.15m
9:48AM0.87m
11:15PM-0.10m
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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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