Rockaway Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.61° N 123.95° W

Rockaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rockaway sea temperature is
14.7°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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, WNW swell with 925 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW 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 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 31st Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 3rd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Fri morning).

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
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(10 max)
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2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.9
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
2.1
SW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
0.6
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
153
159
157
104
175
196
226
158
111
86
589
376
651
916
731
539
452
292
244
186
157
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
20
NNW
15
NNE
10
NW
20
NNW
5
NNE
10
SW
10
SW
15
SSE
35
S
45
S
10
NW
15
SW
10
SW
10
ESE
5
WNW
10
WNW
5
E
10
WNW
15
NNW
5
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
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cross-off
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cross
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cross-on
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on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
2:30PM2.24m
2:44AM2.02m
2:59PM2.31m
3:36AM1.89m
3:32PM2.35m
4:35AM1.73m
4:12PM2.36m
5:48AM1.60m
5:00PM2.33m
7:17AM1.53m
6:03PM2.29m
8:50AM1.56m
7:19PM2.27m
Low Tide
8:26AM0.14m
8:57PM0.26m
8:57AM0.30m
9:42PM0.17m
9:30AM0.48m
10:34PM0.12m
10:07AM0.67m
11:33PM0.10m
10:51AM0.84m
00:42AM0.08m
11:52AM0.98m
1:59AM0.04m
1:18PM1.04m
3:13AM-0.04m
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7:57
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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11
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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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