Rockaway Beach, NY
Sunrise to Sunset
222 miles
48
°F
0
19
mph
86
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
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Wind Alert: Gusty conditions from 10 AM-3 PM — secure umbrellas & shade (20mph)
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
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Stroller Friendly
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Activities & Rentals
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Beachgoers Reviews
4.5
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Weather Forecast
Updated: 3/12/2026, 9:15:00 AM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 50° | 0 | 21 mph | 0 |
| 10:00 | 45° | 1 | 19 mph | 0 |
| 11:00 | 44° | 0 | 18 mph | 0 |
| 12:00 | 41° | 1 | 16 mph | 0 |
| 13:00 | 39° | 0 | 16 mph | 0.01 |
| 14:00 | 39° | 1 | 16 mph | 0.02 |
| 15:00 | 38° | 1 | 20 mph | 0.04 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 3/12/2026, 9:15:00 AM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 39°F | 3.1 ft | 6s | ↓ S | -3.1 ft |
| 10:00 | 39°F | 3 ft | 6s | ↓ S | -3.0 ft |
| 11:00 | 39°F | 3 ft | 6s | ↓ S | -2.6 ft |
| 12:00 | 39°F | 2.8 ft | 6s | ↓ S | -2.0 ft |
| 13:00 | 39°F | 2.8 ft | 6s | ↓ S | -1.5 ft |
| 14:00 | 39°F | 2.6 ft | 7s | ↓ S | -1.1 ft |
| 15:00 | 39°F | 2.5 ft | 7s | ↓ S | -1.1 ft |