Rockaway Beach water temp
This data the coastal Rockaway Beach ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.
Current ocean temperature in Rockaway Beach
Water temperature in Rockaway Beach today is 51.1°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Rockaway Beach was recorded in 2019 and was 61.2°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2024 at 53.6°F. Sea water temperature in Rockaway Beach is expected to rise to 55.6°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Rockaway Beach is 57.2°F, the minimum temperature is 49.1°F, and the maximum is 62.6°F.
Throughout the year, the water temperature in Rockaway Beach does not rise above 68°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Rockaway Beach in winter reaches 49.5°F, in spring 50.9°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 56.8°F, and in autumn it is 55°F.
Rockaway Beach water temperature now
| September 26, 2025 |
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| today temp |
| 51.1°F |
| September 25, 2025 |
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| yesterday temp |
| 53.4°F |
The ocean salinity in Rockaway Beach is 29.22‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Surf Forecast in Rockaway Beach for today
Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Rockaway Beach. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Rockaway Beach. Data in table shown for September 26, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4' 10" | 4' 7" | 4' 7" | 5' 0" |
| 1.48 m | 1.39 m | 1.4 m | 1.52 m |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5' 7" | 6' 4" | 7' 2" | 7' 10" |
| 1.7 m | 1.93 m | 2.18 m | 2.4 m |
Surf report in Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach weather forecast
Current temperature and weather
Data in a table show Rockaway Beach temperature today (September 26, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Rockaway Beach.
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | |  |
| 52.2°F | 52.3°F | 51.6°F | 57°F |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | | |
| 58.6°F | 58.8°F | 57.2°F | 54.5°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Rockaway Beach: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
Rockaway Beach water temperature by month
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Rockaway Beach. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Rockaway Beach on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve
| Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.5°F | 46.4°F | 53.8°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Rockaway Beach in January | ||||
| February | 48.7°F | 46°F | 53.6°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Rockaway Beach in February | ||||
| March | 49.1°F | 46.6°F | 53.8°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Rockaway Beach in March | ||||
| April | 50.5°F | 47.3°F | 56.3°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Rockaway Beach in April | ||||
| May | 53.2°F | 48°F | 58.3°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Rockaway Beach in May | ||||
| June | 55.8°F | 48.4°F | 61.7°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Rockaway Beach in June | ||||
| July | 57°F | 47.8°F | 62.6°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Rockaway Beach in July | ||||
| August | 57.6°F | 47.7°F | 62.8°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Rockaway Beach in August | ||||
| September | 57.2°F | 49.1°F | 62.6°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Rockaway Beach in September | ||||
| October | 55°F | 50.2°F | 62.2°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Rockaway Beach in October | ||||
| November | 52.9°F | 48.6°F | 57.6°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Rockaway Beach in November | ||||
| December | 50.4°F | 46.9°F | 55.8°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Rockaway Beach in December | ||||
Chart monthly average water temperature in Rockaway Beach
