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Rockaway Beach Surf Forecast

Oregon

Rockaway Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
6-7ft
overhead
Swell Period
8.6s
Wind
8mph
NW / Gusts 11mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
6.3ft @ 9sW
Secondary
0.7ft @ 17sSW

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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

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair - Good

The sweet spot is around midday — 6-7ft waves, barely a breath of wind, fair - good conditions. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair

Steady 5-6ft waves on offer on WNW swell at 9s — barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s WNW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair

Midday is the call — 5-6ft waves with glassy conditions and fair conditions. Morning is a bit bumpy but things clean up by late morning.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s WNW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Dawn patrol is the move — 3-4ft on WNW swell at 9s with calm winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair

Consistent 2-3ft surf through the day on WNW swell at 8s with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s WNW|Calm

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Rockaway Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Rockaway Beach?
The current wave height at Rockaway Beach is 6-7ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is NW at 8mph. Conditions are rated 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.