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Rockaway Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · Oregon
Overview
Rockaway Beach is a kitesurfing spot located on Oregon's north-central coast. This long sandy beach offers direct Pacific exposure with consistent waves and northwest winds in summer. The seaside village of Rockaway Beach offers some nearby amenities. The spot is suited for advanced riders due to conditions typical of the Oregon coast: cold water, strong currents, and powerful waves.
Spot forecast for Rockaway Beach
Sunrise 07:39 · Sunset 18:21
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 1.3 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 2.6 m Low tide · 2.1 m High tide · 2.7 m
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 2.7 m Low tide · 1.9 m High tide · 2.7 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 2.9 m Low tide · 1.7 m High tide · 2.7 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 3 m Low tide · 1.4 m High tide · 2.8 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 3.2 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 2.9 m
Rockaway Beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
359h
in July · 29.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to July, peaking in July: 26 rideable days a month and 359 hours of usable wind, at 14 °C. The low point is November, at 14.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 67% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 10 °C. The wettest month is December, with 194 mm.
Monthly averages: Rockaway Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.0 | 131 h | 10 °C | 150 mm |
| February | 15.5 | 109 h | 10 °C | 133 mm |
| March | 24.0 | 193 h | 11 °C | 119 mm |
| April | 26.0 | 272 h | 13 °C | 35 mm |
| May | 27.0 | 309 h | 14 °C | 47 mm |
| June | 25.0 | 309 h | 15 °C | 49 mm |
| July | 29.5 | 359 h | 18 °C | 2 mm |
| August | 21.0 | 196 h | 18 °C | 15 mm |
| September | 21.5 | 180 h | 17 °C | 26 mm |
| October | 18.5 | 129 h | 15 °C | 139 mm |
| November | 14.5 | 105 h | 12 °C | 184 mm |
| December | 17.0 | 129 h | 11 °C | 194 mm |
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Technical details of Rockaway Beach spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, S, SSW, SW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Exposed ocean spot with frequent waves of 1 to 2.5m. Water is cold (10-14°C/50-57°F), a 4/3 or 5/3 wetsuit is essential. Sandy bottom. Moderate to powerful shore break. Frequent rip currents. Twin Rocks (two iconic rocks offshore) are a landmark feature.
Hazards
Frequent and strong rip currents. Powerful shore break. Very cold water — hypothermia. Sneaker waves. Massive driftwood on the beach and in water. Frequent fog. Twin Rocks offshore — keep your distance. Large tidal range. Nearby river mouths creating currents.
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