Rockaway Beach – New York in January
January is one of the best months for surfing at Rockaway Beach – New York.
Plan your trip to Rockaway Beach – New YorkEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 5°C, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 4°C by day, -3°C at night
- Weather: 20 sunny days, 10 rainy days
Rockaway Beach – New YorkNew York (Queens), United StatesBeginner-friendly · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ JFK 7 kmWave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in January
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Cocoa BeachUnited States · 1493 km away · water 19°C1 m waves2
Wrightsville BeachUnited States · 790 km away · water 12°C1.3 m waves3
Folly Beach – The WashoutUnited States · 1037 km away · water 12°C1.3 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in January →Schools and camps near Rockaway Beach – New York
- Surface Inn 12.4 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Rockaway Beach – New York?
January is one of the best months for surfing at Rockaway Beach – New York. Waves 1.2 m, water 5°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 4°C.
How warm is the water at Rockaway Beach – New York in January?
About 5°C: 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How big are the waves at Rockaway Beach – New York in January?
About 1.2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Rockaway Beach – New York in January?
Around 4°C by day and -3°C at night, with about 20 sunny and 10 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Cocoa Beach (1 m waves), Wrightsville Beach (1.3 m waves) & Folly Beach – The Washout (1.3 m waves).