Rockaway Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Rockaway Beach, New York
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning now
6 AM – 11 AM
91/100
- 72°F, wind 7 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
90/100
- 78°F, wind 6 mph
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
96/100
- 79°F, wind 6 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS OKX Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 3:00 AM | 0.1 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 8:52 AM | 5.7 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 3:07 PM | 0.5 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 9:03 PM | 6.2 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Beach Channel (bridge) · 0.6 km away. This station sits on the Intracoastal Waterway, so times and heights differ from the open beach.
About Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach sits on the New York coast, where the water runs from about 40°F in February to 74°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in July, August and September — 3 months of the year — peaking around 74°F in July and dropping to about 40°F in February.
Today it is 75°F. That is 2° above the August average of 73°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Beach Channel (bridge) about 0.6 km away on the Intracoastal Waterway.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Rockaway Beach?
We score today 96 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Rockaway Beach?
About 75°F. That is 2° above the August average of 73°F here.
Are there rip currents at Rockaway Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Rockaway Beach as moderate for today. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone — swim near a lifeguard.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Beach Channel (bridge) about 0.6 km away on the Intracoastal Waterway.