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Rockaway Beach Surf Forecast, Oregon

Oregon

Manzanita2-3ftSmugglers Cove2-3ftOceanside Beach1-2ft
Rockaway Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
12.85s
Wind
12mph
SSW / Gusts 21mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.7ft @ 7sNW
Secondary
1.2ft @ 13sWNW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 10sWNW
Wind Swell
2.2ft @ 4sSSW

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 15-6ft
Poor

The sweet spot is around midday — 3-4ft waves, 15mph out of the S, poor - fair conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s WNW|15-17mph S
Thu, Apr 29-10ft
Fair - Good

Aim for the middle of the day — 7-8ft on WSW swell at 9s with 8mph W winds. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WSW|4-8mph W
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Rockaway Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

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.

Rip currentsOccasional rocks at beach edges

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Rockaway Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Rockaway Beach?
The current wave height at Rockaway Beach is 2-3ft with a 12.85s swell period. Wind is SSW at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Rockaway Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Rockaway Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Rockaway Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 1.7ft NW primary swell at 7s, a 1.2ft WNW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.7ft WNW tertiary swell at 10s, a 2.2ft SSW wind swell swell at 4s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Rockaway Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Rockaway Beach is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 6ft waves, a 10.55s swell period, and conditions rated Very Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.