Oregon
Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 6-7ft with moderate SSE wind around 9mph.
Late morning into early afternoon looks best — 6-7ft with moderate SSE wind around 9mph.
Best window·Thursday 10AM–1PM·6-7ft·Good
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Rockaway Beach, Oregon. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 6–7ft, 11s period, rated Good. Aim for the middle of the day — 6-7ft on W swell at 11s with moderate SSE wind around 9mph. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Fri, Sep 4: 3–4+ft, 10s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4+ft on W swell at 9s with gentle ENE breeze. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Sep 5: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on WNW swell at 9s with light winds out of the E. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the NNW and dropping conditions to poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on WNW swell at 8s with light winds out of the ENE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, Sep 7: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with light winds out of the SE.
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Rockaway Beach offers accessible, rolling sand-bottom waves perfect for surfers looking to progress their skills in a scenic Oregon setting. The beach break produces fun, forgiving peaks across a wide sandy stretch, with the wave energy focused along the eastern-facing shoreline that captures consistent Pacific swell. This laid-back spot combines mellow waves with stunning coastal views and plenty of beach space, making it ideal for a relaxed session without heavy crowds.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Rockaway Beach is 6-7ft with a 10.8s swell period. Wind is SSE at 8mph. Conditions are rated Good. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Rockaway Beach is 6-7ft, produced by a 9.5ft W primary swell at 11s, a 1ft SW secondary swell at 15s, a 1ft SW tertiary swell at 13s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Rockaway Beach is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 6ft waves, a 10.8s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Rockaway Beach works best with a W swell and E winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Rockaway Beach. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Rockaway Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Rockaway Beach offers accessible, rolling sand-bottom waves perfect for surfers looking to progress their skills in a scenic Oregon setting. The beach break produces fun, forgiving peaks across a wide sandy stretch, with the wave energy focused along the eastern-facing shoreline that captures consistent Pacific swell. This laid-back spot combines mellow waves with stunning coastal views and plenty of beach space, making it ideal for a relaxed session without heavy crowds.
The prime season at Rockaway Beach is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Rockaway Beach include rip currents, occasional rocks at beach edges. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Rockaway Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable; extended forecasts show general trends. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
