
Surf Forecasts:
La Punta surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,607 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Punta this week:
The surf forecast for La Punta over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Punta in the next 16 days are 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 20th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 20th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Punta over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Fri 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1179 | 1179 | 879 | 844 | 676 | 719 | 363 | 508 | 587 | 739 | 572 | 826 | 1461 | 1373 | 1257 | 1098 | 1112 | 791 | 840 | 1526 | 807 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | on |
High Tide | 6:44AM1.02m | 6:54PM1.06m | 7:40AM1.04m | 7:44PM0.98m | 8:34AM1.05m | 8:33PM0.89m | 9:26AM1.04m | 9:23PM0.81m | 10:16AM1.03m | 10:13PM0.74m | 11:05AM1.02m | 11:05PM0.68m | 11:54AM1.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:30AM-0.00m | 12:46PM0.12m | 1:16AM0.01m | 1:45PM0.18m | 2:02AM0.05m | 2:44PM0.23m | 2:46AM0.09m | 3:44PM0.27m | 3:30AM0.13m | 4:45PM0.30m | 4:14AM0.17m | 5:44PM0.30m | 4:59AM0.19m | ||||||||
— | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
— | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 7 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 |
1179 | 1179 | 879 | 844 | 676 | 514 | 363 | 508 | 587 | 739 | 424 | 543 | 1461 | 1373 | 1257 | 1098 | 1112 | 791 | 840 | 1526 | 807 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 19 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | SSW 14 |
273 | 215 | 190 | 136 | 323 | 719 | 312 | 347 | 249 | 432 | 572 | 826 | 56 | 56 | 73 | 46 | 33 | 325 | 21 | 5 | 357 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | W 9 | SW 19 | SW 20 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 20 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 21 | S 20 | S 20 | S 18 | SE 7 | S 8 | ESE 8 | S 16 | SE 9 |
45 | 6 | 384 | 186 | 134 | 85 | 59 | 56 | 234 | 69 | 94 | 44 | 9 | 30 | 8 | 25 | 2 | 33 | 7 | 5 | 41 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 445 | 0 | 0 | 627 | 0 | 0 | 811 | 0 | 0 | 1043 | 0 | 54 | 192 | 0 | 0 | 177 | 0 | 2 | 1047 |
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Information about the La Punta Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Punta 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 can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Punta 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) 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 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Oaxaca? If you are looking for accommodation near La Punta, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Oaxaca, consider staying in Puerto Escondido which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Oaxaca where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Nopala which is 33 km (20 miles) away and Miahuatlan de Porfirio Diaz, 74 km (46 miles) away.









