Rockaway surfForecast / Oregon North / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 PDT
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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
12.8° 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 Thursday (May 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 21st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 25th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 26th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wed
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
1
3
2
2
1
0
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!
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0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.4
NW
7
0.9
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
9
1.4
NW
8
0.7
WNW
16
1.2
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
2.1
W
12
3
W
11
3
W
12
3
W
12
3
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
270
158
448
193
164
394
346
340
260
269
565
671
633
1194
1847
2693
2862
1829
1163
579
402
Wind (km/h)
15
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
15
NW
25
NNW
15
NNE
10
NW
10
WNW
20
S
20
SW
20
SW
10
N
15
NW
20
NW
15
NW
20
NW
25
NW
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:46AM2.28m
5:59PM1.83m
4:51AM2.05m
6:57PM1.87m
6:04AM1.82m
7:50PM1.94m
7:25AM1.63m
8:37PM2.03m
8:47AM1.53m
9:19PM2.11m
10:03AM1.51m
9:56PM2.18m
11:08AM1.54m
Low Tide
10:12PM0.82m
11:15AM-0.37m
11:25PM0.80m
12:12PM-0.21m
00:46AM0.73m
1:08PM-0.04m
2:07AM0.59m
2:03PM0.14m
3:18AM0.41m
2:55PM0.31m
4:17AM0.22m
3:44PM0.47m
5:06AM0.05m
4:29PM0.61m
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:37
5:37
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:33
5:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:45
8:45
8:46
8:47
8:49
8:50
8:51
8:52
9
2
5
1
1
Temp °C
12
15
15
13
13
13
12
13
14
12
13
14
12
12
12
12
12
12
11
11
12
9
11
11
9
10
9
9
10
10
8
11
12
11
8
8
10
9
8
6
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
NW
8
1.5
WNW
10
1.4
NW
7
1
NW
7
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
9
1.4
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
1.2
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
13
2.1
W
12
3
W
11
3
W
12
3
W
12
3
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
9
Energy kJ
270
133
448
193
91
394
346
340
260
137
565
671
633
1194
1847
2693
2862
1829
1163
579
402
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
7
0.9
WNW
10
0.4
SW
19
0.7
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
11
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
18
0.6
NW
8
0.8
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
NW
7
0.7
NW
7
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
1.2
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
Energy kJ
91
158
96
100
164
148
150
55
123
119
75
44
87
74
74
77
102
87
82
242
107
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.2
WSW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.7
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
SW
16
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
64
57
56
55
58
78
18
76
77
269
64
89
15
56
12
85
84
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
7
1.1
NW
8
0.8
SSW
6
Energy kJ
152
158
36
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
1
3
1
3
1
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
3
2
5
4
3
Distance (km)
74
74
622
285
74
304
16
283
412
16
74
304
74
206
144
16
283
977
368
843
1013
Best forecast wave conditions in North Oregon
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
2
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
6
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
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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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