Rockaway
Rockaway Surf Spot Details
| Wave Quality Rating | 1 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wave | Beach break |
| Direction of Wave | Right & left |
| Bottom | Sand |
| Difficulty | Intermediate surfer |
| Crowd Level | Can Get Busy |
| Hazards | Groynes, Rocks |
General Description
Beach 60s, 70s 90s, and 110th Streets. Look for surfers for indication on where the parks dept allows for surfing. If there are waves, we will be there.
Small waves in summer. Larger in Fall/Winter/Spring
Best swells during hurricane season. Winter good too as nor'easters track down the Eastern seaboard.
Unusual 10'-12' waves early Dec. 09 weekend. 2 surfers perished that weekend.
General Info
How to get there
Train: A Train to Beach 90th Street Station
Car: Marine Parkway or Cross Bay Blvd Bridge to Rockaway
Where to Stay
New York City
Access & Parking Info / Cost
Could be some parking available
Equipment Hire
Boarders Surf Shop, Station Surf Shop
Surf Schools
Locals Surf School
When its Flat?
Flat 6 out of 7 days. Better be prepared to wake up early or skip work if you want to surf regularly. Skate park for when there's no waves.
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