Rockaway Beach, NY
Sunrise to Sunset
485 miles
72
°F
0
6
mph
76
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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About This Beach
Rockaway Beach, New York City's largest urban beach, offers a blend of urban energy and coastal relaxation. It features a renovated boardwalk with food vendors, restaurants, and ample space for sunbathing and strolling. While known for its strong currents and waves, making it popular with surfers, it also boasts public restrooms and showers, though cleanliness varies according to reviews. Crowds can be significant, especially during peak hours and weekends.
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Beach Overview
Amenities
Stroller Friendly
Parking Nearby
Activities & Rentals
Surfing
Beachgoers Reviews
4.5
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 8/28/2026, 11:00:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23:00 | 72° | 0 | 6 mph | 0 |
| 00:00 | 69° | 0 | 9 mph | 0 |
| 01:00 | 68° | 0 | 11 mph | 0 |
| 02:00 | 66° | 0 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 03:00 | 65° | 0 | 9 mph | 0 |
| 04:00 | 63° | 0 | 10 mph | 0 |
| 05:00 | 62° | 0 | 10 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 8/28/2026, 11:00:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23:00 | 76°F | 1.5 ft | 7s | ↘ SE | -1.8 ft |
| 00:00 | 76°F | 1.5 ft | 6s | ↘ SE | -2.9 ft |
| 01:00 | 76°F | 1.6 ft | 6s | ↘ SE | -3.8 ft |
| 02:00 | 76°F | 1.6 ft | 6s | ↘ SE | -4.2 ft |
| 03:00 | 76°F | 1.6 ft | 6s | ↘ SE | -3.9 ft |
| 04:00 | 76°F | 1.5 ft | 6s | ↘ SE | -3.0 ft |
| 05:00 | 75°F | 1.5 ft | 6s | ↘ SE | -1.8 ft |