La Punta Uno Surf Break

La Punta Uno Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 20.23° S 70.15° W

Issued: 1 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's La Punta Uno sea temperature is
17.2° C

Normal for this time of year

La Punta Uno surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Punta Uno surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,570 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Punta Uno this week:

The surf forecast for La Punta Uno over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Punta Uno in the next 16 days are 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 16s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 28th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 28th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 30th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Punta Uno over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
0
3
3
0
0
4
0
4
2
3
2
4
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
20
2.1
SW
14
1
SW
18
2.3
SW
16
2.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
0.1
W
11
2.1
SW
17
1.2
SW
11
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.7
SSW
14
0.3
SW
20
1.3
SSW
14
1.6
SW
14
0.1
SW
26
0.1
SW
24
1.4
SW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
820
844
134
1712
607
0
0
1761
2
2570
328
1133
1074
1178
0
60
0
1002
26
22
275
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
0
WSW
10
WSW
5
W
0
SW
10
WSW
5
SW
0
SE
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
S
15
SSW
15
SW
5
S
15
SW
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
8:04PM0.86m
8:32AM1.38m
8:47PM0.85m
9:09AM1.40m
9:28PM0.85m
9:45AM1.40m
10:07PM0.85m
10:20AM1.40m
10:45PM0.85m
10:54AM1.38m
11:24PM0.85m
11:27AM1.34m
00:05AM0.86m
12:01PM1.30m
Low Tide
2:47PM0.45m
1:37AM0.40m
3:28PM0.42m
2:15AM0.40m
4:07PM0.40m
2:52AM0.41m
4:44PM0.39m
3:28AM0.42m
5:19PM0.38m
4:03AM0.43m
5:55PM0.38m
4:39AM0.46m
6:29PM0.39m
5:18AM0.50m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:13
6:13
 mm
Temp °C
19
16
19
19
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
18
19
17
19
19
17
20
20
17
19
Feels °C
18
16
18
18
18
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
18
16
18
18
17
18
18
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
2.3
SW
16
2.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
2.1
SW
17
2
SSW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.4
SW
9
Energy kJ
820
844
1428
1712
1367
2529
2529
1761
1249
2570
2032
1133
1074
1178
1126
1142
701
1002
1019
946
275
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
10
1
SSW
9
0.4
SW
20
0.1
W
12
1
SW
18
0.7
SW
20
1.1
SW
18
0.1
W
11
1.2
SW
11
1.2
SSW
10
1
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
9
0.3
SW
20
0.8
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
7
0.1
SW
26
0.1
SW
24
1.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
192
176
134
3
607
388
719
2
328
283
204
101
60
86
93
26
22
376
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
21
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
24
0.3
SW
23
Energy kJ
18
72
3
2
18
22
84
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
2
0
2
2
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
2
0
2
2
2
2
2
0
2
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
8
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
7
5
6
5
4
5
6
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Information about the La Punta Uno Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Punta Uno provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Punta Uno can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Punta Uno surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (La Punta Uno) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for La Punta Uno may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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