Rockaway Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.61° N 123.95° W

Rockaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rockaway sea temperature is
15.2°C
0.2° 

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


Rockaway surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with 1,311 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period with W 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 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rockaway in the next 16 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) 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 1.8m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 3rd Sep)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 3rd Sep)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed morning, calm by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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257
586
1288
997
540
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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
10:01AM1.66m
8:38PM2.29m
10:52AM1.80m
9:49PM2.35m
Low Tide
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
2:49PM0.99m
4:16AM-0.12m
4:06PM0.86m
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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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