Rockaway Surf Break

Lat Long: 45.61° N 123.95° W

Rockaway Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rockaway sea temperature is
14.2°C
0.4° 

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


Rockaway surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,211 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rockaway in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 11PM. 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+) 8AM (Sat 19th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 22nd Sep)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 21st Sep)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon night, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
2
4
2
1
3
2
1
3
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
19
0.4
WSW
19
0.4
WSW
18
0.6
WSW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
WSW
18
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
1.3
WNW
14
1.9
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
184
148
128
209
252
221
284
246
649
1193
918
784
524
460
540
548
402
573
457
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
10
NW
15
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNE
10
N
20
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
NE
5
WSW
15
NNW
10
NNE
15
N
25
N
15
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
8:52AM1.52m
6:46PM1.86m
9:55AM1.58m
8:05PM1.86m
10:35AM1.66m
9:12PM1.91m
11:05AM1.76m
10:07PM1.99m
11:30AM1.87m
10:55PM2.05m
11:55AM2.00m
11:40PM2.10m
Low Tide
1:37AM0.31m
1:08PM1.14m
2:48AM0.29m
2:40PM1.09m
3:47AM0.23m
3:47PM0.98m
4:33AM0.16m
4:37PM0.84m
5:11AM0.11m
5:19PM0.67m
5:43AM0.10m
5:58PM0.49m
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:58
6:58
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
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7:19
7:16
7:15
7:13
7:12
7:09
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Temp °C
13
15
16
14
15
16
13
15
17
15
15
15
13
15
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13
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Feels °C
13
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12
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13
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13
13
13
11
14
12
10
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10
9
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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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