Rockaway Beach
United States · North America
Right now
ClearWind and swell direction
Swell: 1.0m E
Wind: 7 km/h N (offshore)
Beach faces: SSE
Very light wind. Expect glassy, clean conditions.
Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:41Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Cold water (11°C). 5/4mm wetsuit, booties and gloves.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Today's briefing
1.0m swell at 7s on a short period. Moderate winds. Water temperature 11°C.
AI-generated summary for Rockaway Beach. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Rockaway Beach
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 9am (score: 35). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelSwell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Rockaway Beach.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Rockaway Beach
New York City's only surf beach with fall hurricane swells and a vibrant urban surf scene.
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Create Profile →Frequently asked questions
How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Rockaway Beach. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Rockaway Beach?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.