EXCELLENT 8.0
Rockaway Beach
New York, USA
Right now
· Swell SSE 0.9m 6sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Chest high0.8–1.3m
Short choppy waves· 6s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
18:0021:0024:00
Tides
Today
▼02:47 AM0.9m
▲08:38 AM1.0m
▼03:00 PM0.9m
▲09:00 PM1.3m
Today's Tides · Friday, April 17, 2026
Now1.01m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
08:38 AM
1.02m
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High Tide
09:00 PM
1.28m
▼
Low Tide
02:47 AM
0.95m
▼
Low Tide
03:00 PM
0.94m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
0.7–1.4m face · Avg 5s
Primary swell SSE · 0.8m · 5s
Sat, Apr 18
0.9-1.4m
24h
4.5s
0.8-1.3m
03h
4.7s
0.8-1.3m
06h
5.2s
0.8-1.3m
09h
5.5s
0.8-1.2m
12h
5.8s
0.7-1.1m
15h
5.9s
0.7-1.1m
18h
6s
0.7-1.1m
21h
6.1s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Sat, Apr 18
0
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24h
N
0
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03h
N
0
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06h
N
0
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09h
N
0
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12h
N
0
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15h
N
0
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18h
N
0
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21h
N
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
FAIR
Good size · short period · Good wind⏰Best: 18:00 · 21:00
Ideal conditions for beginners at low, mid tide. The sandy bottom and mellow waves create a safe learning environment. Morning sessions tend to be glassier with lighter winds.
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for Rockaway Beach. Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
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