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Rockaway Surf Forecast
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Rockaway surfForecast / Long Island NY / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 25 Apr 2025 EDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rockaway this week:
The surf forecast for Rockaway over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rockaway in the next 12 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 27) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 26th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 26th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 26th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rockaway over the next 12 days.
Fri 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wed 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
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| Energy (?) | 28 | 37 | 182 | 214 | 101 | 45 | 33 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 37 | 38 | 126 | 106 | 65 | 39 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 38 | 42 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 16 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | off | off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:18PM 1.72 | 6:44AM 1.59 | 7:07PM 1.84 | 7:34AM 1.61 | 7:54PM 1.91 | 8:25AM 1.60 | 8:42PM 1.92 | 9:17AM 1.55 | 9:33PM 1.87 | 10:13AM 1.48 | 10:28PM 1.77 | 11:12AM 1.41 | 11:26PM 1.66 | 12:13PM 1.35 | 12:26AM 1.55 | 1:13PM 1.31 | 1:25AM 1.46 | 2:11PM 1.30 | 2:22AM 1.38 | 3:08PM 1.30 | 3:19AM 1.33 | 4:05PM 1.34 | 4:16AM 1.31 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:44AM -0.10 | 12:54PM -0.16 | 1:38AM -0.18 | 1:43PM -0.18 | 2:31AM -0.23 | 2:33PM -0.17 | 3:22AM -0.23 | 3:22PM -0.12 | 4:13AM -0.19 | 4:11PM -0.05 | 5:05AM -0.10 | 5:02PM 0.06 | 6:00AM 0.00 | 5:58PM 0.17 | 7:01AM 0.10 | 7:03PM 0.27 | 8:06AM 0.16 | 8:14PM 0.32 | 9:08AM 0.17 | 9:22PM 0.32 | 10:01AM 0.16 | 10:19PM 0.28 | 10:47AM 0.15 | |||||||||||||
Fri 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wed 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 |
| Sunset | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:51 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 3 | 2 | 8 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 19 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat morning, calm by Sun morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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.
Rockaway is 11 km (7 miles) from the city of East New York. If you plan a vacation in Long Island New York, look for hotels and other accommodation in East New York. East New York has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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