Rockaway Beach
New York, USA
Sun, Oct 25 – Wed, Oct 28
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- 60°F water3/2 fullsuit
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Rockaway Beach surf forecast
Better surfweekendSat 24 Oct – Tue 27 Oct
Updated
Trip dates
Friday, Oct 23
2ft3/10Best at dusk
- Swell
- 6s E
- Wind
- 6kt cross-shore
- Water
- 62°F
- Suit
- 3/2 fullsuit
- Light
- 7:15am to 6:03pm
- Dawn7:15 to 9am2ft8kt offshore3/10
- Morning9 to 11am2ft8kt cross-shore3/10
- Midday11am to 2pm2ft9kt cross-shore2/10
- Afternoon2 to 4pm2ft4kt cross-shore3/10
- Dusk4 to 6:03pm2ft3kt glassy3/10
Saturday, Oct 24
2ft5/10Best at dusk
- Swell
- 7s E
- Wind
- 3kt glassy
- Water
- 61°F
- Suit
- 3/2 fullsuit
- Light
- 7:16am to 6:01pm
- Dawn7:16 to 9am2ft4kt offshore3/10
- Morning9 to 11am2ft3kt glassy5/10
- Midday11am to 2pm2ft3kt glassy4/10
- Afternoon2 to 4pm2ft3kt glassy4/10
- Dusk4 to 6:01pm2ft2kt glassy5/10
Sunday, Oct 25
2ft5/10Best at midday
- Swell
- 8s E
- Wind
- 2kt glassy
- Water
- 61°F
- Suit
- 3/2 fullsuit
- Light
- 7:17am to 6pm
- Dawn7:17 to 9am2ft2kt glassy3/10
- Morning9 to 11am2ft3kt glassy5/10
- Midday11am to 2pm2ft3kt glassy5/10
- Afternoon2 to 4pm2ft2kt glassy2/10
- Dusk4 to 6pm2ft3kt glassy2/10
Monday, Oct 26
2ft5/10Best at midday
- Swell
- 7s ESE
- Wind
- 5kt cross-shore
- Water
- 60°F
- Suit
- 3/2 fullsuit
- Light
- 7:18am to 5:59pm
- Dawn7:18 to 9am2ft4kt cross-shore3/10
- Morning9 to 11am2ft5kt offshore4/10
- Midday11am to 2pm2ft5kt offshore5/10
- Afternoon2 to 4pm2ft5kt cross-shore3/10
- Dusk4 to 5:59pm2ft5kt cross-shore4/10
Tuesday, Oct 27
3ft5/10Best at midday
- Swell
- 8s SE
- Wind
- 7kt cross-shore
- Water
- 60°F
- Suit
- 3/2 fullsuit
- Light
- 7:19am to 5:57pm
- Dawn7:19 to 9am2-3ft9kt cross-shore4/10
- Morning9 to 11am3ft8kt cross-shore3/10
- Midday11am to 2pm3ft7kt cross-shore5/10
- Afternoon2 to 4pm3ft6kt cross-shore4/10
- Dusk4 to 5:57pm3ft5kt offshore4/10
Wednesday, Oct 28
2ft5/10Best at dawn
- Swell
- 6s ESE
- Wind
- 5kt cross-shore
- Water
- 60°F
- Suit
- 3/2 fullsuit
- Light
- 7:20am to 5:56pm
- Dawn7:20 to 9am2-3ft6kt cross-shore5/10
- Morning9 to 11am2-3ft6kt cross-shore3/10
- Midday11am to 2pm2-3ft4kt cross-shore3/10
- Afternoon2 to 4pm2ft3kt glassy2/10
- Dusk4 to 5:56pm2ft3kt glassy1/10
Thursday, Oct 29
2ft4/10Best at dawn
- Swell
- 5s ESE
- Wind
- 4kt onshore
- Water
- 60°F
- Suit
- 3/2 fullsuit
- Light
- 7:21am to 5:55pm
- Dawn7:21 to 9am2ft2kt glassy4/10
- Morning9 to 11am2ft2kt glassy2/10
- Midday11am to 2pm2ft3kt glassy2/10
- Afternoon2 to 4pm1-2ft7kt onshore2/10
- Dusk4 to 5:55pm2ft7kt cross-shore2/10
Friday, Oct 30
1ft3/10Best at dusk
- Swell
- 6s SE
- Wind
- 5kt offshore
- Water
- 60°F
- Suit
- 3/2 fullsuit
- Light
- 7:23am to 5:54pm
- Dawn7:23 to 9am1ft4kt offshore3/10
- Morning9 to 11am1ft6kt offshore1/10
- Midday11am to 2pm1ft5kt offshore1/10
- Afternoon2 to 4pm1ft5kt offshore3/10
- Dusk4 to 5:54pm1ft5kt offshore3/10
Saturday, Oct 31
1ft3/10Best in the morning
- Swell
- 6s SE
- Wind
- 6kt cross-shore
- Water
- 60°F
- Suit
- 3/2 fullsuit
- Light
- 7:24am to 5:52pm
- Dawn7:24 to 9am2ft6kt offshore3/10
- Morning9 to 11am2ft6kt offshore3/10
- Midday11am to 2pm1-2ft6kt cross-shore3/10
- Afternoon2 to 4pm1ft5kt cross-shore2/10
- Dusk4 to 5:52pm2ft5kt cross-shore3/10
Sunday, Nov 1
1ft2/10Best at dawn
- Swell
- 6s SE
- Wind
- 4kt cross-shore
- Water
- 59°F
- Suit
- 3/2 fullsuit
- Light
- 6:25am to 4:51pm
- Dawn6:25 to 8am1ft4kt cross-shore2/10
- Morning8 to 11am1ft5kt cross-shore2/10
- Midday11am to 2pm1ft5kt cross-shore2/10
- Afternoon2 to 3pm1ft4kt onshore2/10
- Dusk3 to 4:51pm2ft4kt onshore2/10
Monday, Nov 2 Long range
7ft2/10
Nothing worth a paddle. 7ft.
- Swell
- 12s ESE
- Wind
- 8kt onshore
- Water
- 60°F
- Suit
- 3/2 fullsuit
- Light
- 6:26am to 4:50pm
Tuesday, Nov 3 Long range
4-5ft5/10Best in the morning
- Swell
- 13s ESE
- Wind
- 7kt cross-shore
- Light
- 6:27am to 4:49pm
- Dawn6:27 to 8am5ft5kt cross-shore5/10
- Morning8 to 11am5ft5kt cross-shore5/10
- Midday11am to 2pm4-5ft8kt cross-shore4/10
- Afternoon2 to 3pm4ft8kt cross-shore4/10
- Dusk3 to 4:49pm4ft7kt cross-shore4/10
Wednesday, Nov 4 Long range
2ft5/10Best at dawn
- Swell
- 11s ESE
- Wind
- 9kt cross-shore
- Light
- 6:28am to 4:48pm
- Dawn6:28 to 8am2ft7kt cross-shore5/10
- Morning8 to 11am2ft8kt cross-shore5/10
- Midday11am to 2pm2ft9kt cross-shore5/10
- Afternoon2 to 3pm2ft9kt cross-shore5/10
- Dusk3 to 4:48pm2ft9kt cross-shore4/10
Thursday, Nov 5 Long range
1-4ft2/10
Nothing worth a paddle. 4ft.
- Swell
- 6s SSW
- Wind
- 8kt cross-shore
- Light
- 6:30am to 4:47pm
Friday, Nov 6 Long range
2ft6/10Best at dawn
- Swell
- 7s S
- Wind
- 5kt offshore
- Light
- 6:31am to 4:46pm
- Dawn6:31 to 9am2ft5kt offshore6/10
- Morning9 to 11am2ft5kt offshore6/10
- Midday11am to 2pm2ft5kt offshore5/10
- Afternoon2 to 3pm2ft4kt offshore4/10
- Dusk3 to 4:46pm2ft4kt offshore4/10
Saturday, Nov 7 Long range
2-3ft3/10Best at dawn
- Swell
- 4s S
- Wind
- 12kt onshore
- Light
- 6:32am to 4:45pm
- Dawn6:32 to 9am2ft6kt cross-shore3/10
- Morning9 to 11am2ft7kt cross-shore2/10
- Midday11am to 2pm3ft13kt onshore1/10
- Afternoon2 to 3pm3ft15kt onshore1/10
- Dusk3 to 4:45pm3-4ft15kt onshore1/10
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Rockaway Beach surf guide
The wave. Rockaway is a beach break over shifting sandbars, and the best waves form along the rock jetties. Near Beach 90th Street the jetty shapes fast lefts. In 2005 the city made Beach 90th Street its first official surfing beach.
Who it suits. Beach 67th Street fills with beginners on soft tops in summer. Beach 90th Street on a good swell suits intermediates and up who know lineup etiquette.
Read the full guide, with its sources (checked Oct 2026).
Where to stay
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Price per night$185 – $255+
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NYC bans whole-home stays under 30 days; max 2 guests.
Checked Oct 2026
Season
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Best months: Jan, Sep–Nov · typically 2–3 ft faces
Month by month
Best Sep–Nov. Good Aug–Feb. Worth avoiding Apr–Jun.
| Month | Relative quality | Typical face | Surfable days | Water | Wear | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 ft | 62% | 6 C / 43 F | hooded 5/4 + gloves | Good | |
| Feb | 2 ft | 64% | 5 C / 41 F | hooded 5/4 + gloves | Good | |
| Mar | 2 ft | 61% | 6 C / 43 F | hooded 5/4 + gloves | Shoulder | |
| Apr | 2 ft | 60% | 9 C / 48 F | hooded 5/4 | Worth avoiding | |
| May | 2 ft | 60% | 14 C / 57 F | 4/3 + boots | Worth avoiding | |
| Jun | 2 ft | 49% | 18 C / 64 F | 3/2 | Worth avoiding | |
| Jul | 2 ft | 56% | 24 C / 74 F | boardshorts | Shoulder | |
| Aug | 2 ft | 61% | 22 C / 72 F | spring suit | Good | |
| Sep | 3 ft | 74% | 22 C / 71 F | spring suit | Best | |
| Oct | 3 ft | 80% | 18 C / 64 F | 4/3 | Best | |
| Nov | 2 ft | 63% | 13 C / 56 F | 4/3 + boots | Best | |
| Dec | 2 ft | 75% | 8 C / 47 F | hooded 5/4 | Good |
Medians from years of hindcast, not a forecast (how we read the hindcast). Water temperatures come from an offshore model grid, which reads a little warm on an upwelling coast. More on the break in the USA guide.