Surf Forecasts:
Rockaway surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, WNW swell with 1,298 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with NW 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rockaway in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockaway over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 9 | W 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
134 | 292 | 251 | 212 | 158 | 113 | 77 | 673 | 479 | 1298 | 1226 | 1000 | 529 | 367 | 242 | 194 | 190 | 162 | 147 | 107 | 103 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 10:01AM1.66m | 8:38PM2.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:49PM0.99m | 4:16AM-0.12m | |||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 9 | W 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 6 |
57 | 292 | 251 | 212 | 158 | 113 | 77 | 673 | 479 | 1298 | 1226 | 1000 | 529 | 367 | 242 | 194 | 190 | 162 | 117 | 65 | 36 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 8 |
134 | 103 | 102 | 70 | 63 | 61 | 44 | 113 | 103 | 29 | 145 | 58 | 58 | 194 | 190 | 171 | 163 | 157 | 147 | 107 | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 18 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | W 13 | SW 14 |
31 | 15 | 15 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 49 | 64 | 68 | 68 | 9 | 93 | 84 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 41 | 36 | 89 | 103 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 5 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 24 | 405 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 74 | 296 | 38 | 144 | 313 | 74 | 284 | 144 | 189 | 206 | 145 | 16 | 16 | 74 | 16 | 16 | 368 | 16 | 16 | 296 | 16 |
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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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