Punta Blanca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s happening at Punta Blanca over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a tough start. The first few days are a write-off. From Monday the 24th right through to Thursday the 27th, the surf is small and messy with onshore or cross winds. The water temp is 78°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year — a solid 9° above average, so you’ll be surfing in a warm bath. But the waves are just not cooperating. Light cross-onshore choppy conditions with tiny 1ft to 2ft swell from the SW. Not worth paddling out for.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday morning, August 28th. The wind switches to a light cross-offshore breeze, cleaning things right up. The wave height picks up to 3ft from the WSW, with a long 18-second period. The combined energy jumps to 592 (moderate), and the report says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the standout morning of the entire run. That long period groundswell will wrap nicely into Punta Blanca’s reef, making for some clean, fun little waves. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and with the clean conditions, it’s a great time to be out. Just keep in mind, crowds are possible here.

That afternoon, the wind swings cross-onshore and chops it up, so the session is a morning-only window.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th see a bit more size — 5ft Saturday morning, 4ft Sunday morning — but the wind is cross or cross-on, so the quality is marginal. The energy is strong (856 and 479), but the wind makes it a bit of a gamble. Not a stand-out, but you could find a few if you’re keen.

Then we hit a dry spell again. Monday the 31st through to Wednesday the 3rd of September is mostly poor or marginal. Swell hangs around 2ft to 4ft, but the wind is generally cross-on or cross, and the report keeps saying “poor surf conditions.” The energy is moderate (275 to 543), but the wind chops it up.

The next potential window opens on Thursday morning, September 3rd. The swell is 3ft from the SW with a long 18-second period, and the wind is light cross. The energy is 787 (strong). The report calls it “marginal,” but that light wind is your friend. It’s not a guaranteed clean session, but it’s the best bet after that Friday morning.

The biggest swell of the forecast arrives on Friday, September 4th. Morning sees 5ft from the WSW with a 16-second period, and the energy is a massive 1170 (very strong). But the wind is cross-shore, so it’s a bit chop-prone. The report says “marginal.” For confident surfers, that 5ft is still manageable, but beginners might find it a bit much. The afternoon is similar — 5ft, cross-onshore, so it’s not as clean.

After that, from Saturday the 5th through to Monday the 8th of September, the waves drop in size and the wind stays cross or cross-on. The energy fades from 725 down to 333. The quality is poor to marginal. It’s the tail end of the run.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute best session is Friday morning, August 28th. Clean, light offshore wind, 3ft from the WSW with a long 18-second period — that’s the one to circle. The second best is Thursday morning, September 3rd, with light cross wind and a solid 3ft long-period swell. The rest of the window is either too choppy, too small, or both. Get out there on the 28th, and you’ll be smiling.

Rusty.

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