Rockaway Beach – New York in July
July is a fair month for surfing at Rockaway Beach – New York; the best time is January–April, September–October, December.
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: 0.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 23°C, shorty
- Air: 29°C by day, 21°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 14 rainy days
Rockaway Beach – New YorkNew York (Queens), United StatesBeginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ 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 July
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Wrightsville BeachUnited States · 790 km away · water 29°C1 m waves2
Folly Beach – The WashoutUnited States · 1037 km away · water 30°C1 m waves3
Cocoa BeachUnited States · 1493 km away · water 28°C0.6 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in July →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 July a good time for surfing at Rockaway Beach – New York?
July is a fair month for surfing at Rockaway Beach – New York; the best time is January–April, September–October, December. Waves 0.9 m, water 23°C (shorty), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Rockaway Beach – New York in July?
About 23°C: shorty.
How big are the waves at Rockaway Beach – New York in July?
About 0.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Rockaway Beach – New York in July?
Around 29°C by day and 21°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in July?
Within 1,500 km: Wrightsville Beach (1 m waves), Folly Beach – The Washout (1 m waves) & Cocoa Beach (0.6 m waves).