La Puntilla Surf Break

Lat Long: 23.70° S 70.43° W

La Puntilla Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Puntilla sea temperature is
18.4° C
2.6° 

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


La Puntilla surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, WSW swell with 832 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Puntilla this week:

The surf forecast for La Puntilla over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Puntilla in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 22nd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up at La Puntilla.

The first week is a bit of a slow burn, with only small, weak swell and cross-shore winds. It’s not a write-off, but you’ll be scratching for something decent. The real action starts to build later on, with a couple of standout windows that look promising.

The week kicks off on Tuesday the 21st with small 3ft swell from the WSW and a 12-second period, but the cross-shore wind and weak energy (344) make it a tough call. The water is a very unusual 65°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. Wednesday and Thursday are similar, with the swell nudging up to 5ft but the wind staying cross and the period dropping to 10 seconds. The energy picks up a bit on Thursday (595), but it’s still marginal.

Friday the 24th sees a drop back to 4ft and a messy 7-second period, so not one to get excited about. Saturday the 25th has a bit more size at 5ft, but the wind is cross-onshore, which will mess things up. The energy is moderate (570).

Now, the first real standout comes on Monday the 27th of July. The morning session is looking like the pick of the first week. The wind goes glassy, and the swell is a clean 3ft from the WSW with a very long 17-second period. The energy is moderate (558), and the conditions are described as “expect very good surf conditions.” This is a groundswell, so it’s got proper shape and push, though the long period might make it a bit more lined up at this point break. Keep an eye on the crowds, as it’s a consistent spot that can get busy.

The rest of the week builds. Tuesday the 28th afternoon has a spike to 6ft from the WSW with a 14-second period, and the energy jumps to 1085 (strong). The wind is light, so it could be decent. Wednesday the 29th holds similar size, but the wind is a bit stronger from the SSW.

The best of the whole outlook is shaping up for Tuesday the 5th of August. The morning sees a solid 7ft swell from the WSW with a 13-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is a massive 1535 (very strong), and the forecast calls for “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is big, powerful groundswell – at 7ft, it’s only for competent surfers. The wave direction is perfect for La Puntilla’s optimum SW swell. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s a solid promise.

The day before, Monday the 4th of August, also has a good morning with glassy conditions and 6ft swell from the same direction, so that’s a solid backup.

For the rest of the second week, the swell hangs around the 3ft to 4ft mark with mixed winds. Nothing to write home about, but the early August window is the one to circle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
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Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
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Monday
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1
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Swell
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Direction
Period (s)
1
WSW
12
1
WSW
11
1
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
11
1.4
SW
10
1.4
SW
10
1.4
SW
10
0.9
SW
9
1
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.1
SW
10
0.7
WSW
15
0.7
WSW
14
0.7
SW
18
0.8
WSW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
288
259
240
281
360
513
450
441
348
115
306
614
439
389
243
188
180
330
355
587
509
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
S
15
SSW
15
SW
15
S
15
SSW
5
WSW
5
N
10
NW
5
WNW
0
WNW
10
SW
5
SSW
5
N
5
W
5
SSW
5
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Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
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cross
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glassy
cross-on
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glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
High Tide
2:36PM1.05m
4:28AM1.14m
3:35PM0.96m
5:32AM1.16m
4:46PM0.90m
6:29AM1.20m
6:00PM0.88m
7:16AM1.23m
7:06PM0.89m
7:56AM1.27m
8:02PM0.93m
8:31AM1.30m
8:50PM0.96m
Low Tide
9:08AM0.65m
9:23PM0.30m
10:29AM0.68m
10:17PM0.34m
11:52AM0.67m
11:14PM0.37m
1:01PM0.62m
00:10AM0.38m
1:53PM0.55m
1:01AM0.39m
2:33PM0.48m
1:47AM0.40m
3:09PM0.41m
2:29AM0.41m
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7:18
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6:14
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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22
22
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17
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Information about the La Puntilla Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Puntilla provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Puntilla can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Puntilla 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 Puntilla) 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 Puntilla 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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