Rockaway Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Rockaway Beach, New York
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
78/100
- 59°F, wind 4 mph
- Low UV (2)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
78/100
- 66°F, wind 11 mph
- Moderate UV (5)
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
78/100
- 65°F, wind 14 mph
- Moderate UV (4)
- Clear skies
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬇️ Low | 4:12 AM | 0.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:16 AM | 6.2 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 4:43 PM | 0.3 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 10:35 PM | 5.3 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 65°F. That is 1° above the October average of 64°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 78 out of 100 — good. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Rockaway Beach?
About 65°F. That is 1° above the October average of 64°F here.
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.