Surf: General: This rocky little cove is the first accessible stretch of coast after Sharp Park. The main break at Rockaway is a right that breaks on the south end of a beach into a deep channel along the point. That channel makes it possible to get out on the biggest days, and Rockaway Beach definitely has some big days. On W and SW swells there is also a left at the south end of the beach. There are beachbreaks from the south point to the north point, and then that big right at the north end. This is a bit of a mysto spot that doesn't get surfed much. When it's big enough for this place to be breaking, there are other places to go. This place can be treacherous on a big swell and an outgoing tide, so use caution. Tides: Low and incoming to medium Size: Waist high-2X overhead Wind: E Swell: NW, W, SW Bottom: Sand, reef Paddling: Often harder to get in to the beach against the rip than it is to get out. Spot Rating: Fun. Access: Easy turn off freeway at Rockaway Ave. Parking at the end. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Minimal, most of the time. Crowded when it's good. Local Vibe: Yes, when it's on. Mean surfers with mean looks. Environment: Depends, could be dirty after a rain. Hazards: Heavy currents, shorebreak on rocks and big swells are gnarly in here. It's surprising people don't drown here with more regularity. Season: October-March