BeachMapRockaway Beach
NYC’s only legal surf beach and the city’s summer scene, reachable by the A train, the Rockaway ferry, or the shuttle. Free sand, but driving is a parking headache — take transit.
Queens, New York · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026
- WhereQueens, New York
- CostFree
- ParkingSubway access (A train/ferry); street parking scarce
- AmenitiesRestrooms · Showers · Lifeguard · Wheelchair accessible
About Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach is a free surf spot in Queens, New York. On-site you'll find restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible.
Parking at Rockaway Beach
Subway access (A train/ferry); street parking scarce. BeachMap shows Rockaway Beach's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Check Rockaway Beach parking on the live map →Conditions & tides
Rockaway Beach is a surf break — check the swell, wind and tide before you paddle out. In a typical year July is the warmest month here, with highs near 83°F, and it's reliably beach weather June to September. Tap Rockaway Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.
Open Rockaway Beach on the map →Rockaway Beach: FAQ
- Is there parking at Rockaway Beach?
- Subway access (A train/ferry); street parking scarce. BeachMap shows Rockaway Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
- Is Rockaway Beach free?
- Yes — Rockaway Beach is free to access.
- What's at Rockaway Beach?
- Rockaway Beach has restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible.