When should you surf Rockaways today?
There is no good window left today: the next one comes on 20 October, around 17h, with a 53/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Rockaways surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Rockaways (Nassau - Queens County).
Best score today
—7h
Now
—10:00
Waves
0.7 m
6 s
Wind
18 km/h
Onshore · S
Tide
▼ 05:00 · ▲ 11:00 · ▼ 18:00
range 1.0 m
Light
07:07 → 18:13
Best windows today
7h0/100
0.5 m · 4 s · 16 km/h
8h0/100
0.6 m · 4 s · 27 km/h
9h0/100
0.6 m · 4 s · 24 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 0.3 m · 6 s | 12 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 01:00 | — | 0.4 m · 5 s | 15 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | — | 0.4 m · 5 s | 17 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | — | 0.4 m · 5 s | 21 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | — | 0.5 m · 5 s | 22 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | — | 0.5 m · 4 s | 21 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | — | 0.5 m · 4 s | 18 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | — | 0.5 m · 4 s | 16 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 27 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 24 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 22 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 20 km/h · S | high tide |
| 12:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 18 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 13:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 15 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | — | 0.6 m · 4 s | 13 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.7 m · 4 s | 12 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 0.7 m · 4 s | 14 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 0.7 m · 4 s | 18 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 15 km/h · S | low tide |
| 19:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 21 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 20:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 30 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 21:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 16 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 22:00 | — | 0.7 m · 5 s | 9 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | — | 0.6 m · 5 s | 23 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Rockaways today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 05:00 · ▲ 11:00 · ▼ 18:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Rockaways suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Rockaways.