Rockaway Beach (Pacifica) Current Conditions Summary

Rockaway Beach (Pacifica) in Pacifica, CA is a beach break, suited for intermediate surfers. Current conditions: 2 ft waves, wsw 13 mph (onshore), falling → low. Onshore wind all day making conditions choppy. Smaller cove just south of Linda Mar, Rockaway Beach offers punchy peaks and occasional barrels when sandbars align. Look for peaks near the northern reef for wedgy rights; on smaller days there are peaks scattered across the beach. Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.

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Optimal Surf Conditions for Rockaway Beach (Pacifica)

Surf conditions at Rockaway Beach (Pacifica), Pacifica, CA
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Best Wind

NE–SE

Best Swell

SE–ENE

Preferred Tide

2–6 ft

Best Months

January, February, September, October, November, and December

Mid tide, light E winds, 4-7 ft NW swell

Wave Tips

Look for peaks near the northern reef for wedgy rights; on smaller days there are peaks scattered across the beach.

Crowd Tips

Locals frequent the north reef; the middle section is less crowded but also less consistent.

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