Rockaway Beach – New York in May
May is a good month for surfing at Rockaway Beach – New York (best: 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: 1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 13°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 20°C by day, 12°C at night
- Weather: 25 sunny days, 11 rainy days
Rockaway Beach – New YorkNew York (Queens), United StatesBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ 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 May
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Folly Beach – The WashoutUnited States · 1037 km away · water 24°C1 m waves2
Wrightsville BeachUnited States · 790 km away · water 22°C1.1 m waves3
Cocoa BeachUnited States · 1493 km away · water 26°C0.8 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in May →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 May a good time for surfing at Rockaway Beach – New York?
May is a good month for surfing at Rockaway Beach – New York (best: January–April, September–October, December). Waves 1 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Rockaway Beach – New York in May?
About 13°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Rockaway Beach – New York in May?
About 1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Rockaway Beach – New York in May?
Around 20°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 11 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Folly Beach – The Washout (1 m waves), Wrightsville Beach (1.1 m waves) & Cocoa Beach (0.8 m waves).