Punta Brava Surf Break
Lat Long: 7.62° N 81.24° W

Punta Brava Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Punta Brava

Issued: 6 am 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Brava sea temperature is
29.9° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Punta Brava surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with 3,129 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 19s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Brava this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Brava over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Brava in the next 16 days are 2.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 8th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 19s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 8th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 8th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
3
3
4
1
3
3
1
2
1
2
2
3
1
2
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
19
2.1
SSW
19
2.1
SSW
17
2
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1694
3129
2624
2251
2000
1184
991
796
594
472
465
294
277
399
298
706
566
400
546
554
405
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
W
10
W
25
W
20
WNW
5
W
5
WNW
10
SW
10
NW
10
NNE
10
SW
10
WNW
5
W
15
WSW
15
WNW
5
NW
15
SW
10
SW
5
SE
5
SSW
0
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
9:24PM2.63m
9:58AM2.91m
10:26PM2.63m
10:54AM2.99m
11:30PM2.69m
11:52AM3.11m
00:34AM2.82m
12:51PM3.25m
1:34AM2.99m
1:48PM3.40m
2:30AM3.17m
2:44PM3.53m
3:25AM3.34m
Low Tide
3:25PM1.04m
3:34AM0.94m
4:23PM0.97m
4:31AM0.95m
5:24PM0.83m
5:32AM0.90m
6:23PM0.65m
6:33AM0.80m
7:20PM0.45m
7:33AM0.65m
8:15PM0.25m
8:30AM0.50m
9:08PM0.08m
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:39
6:39
6:40
6:40
6:40
6:40
6:42
 mm
1
3
5
7
2
13
3
2
1
Temp °C
26
27
27
25
26
25
28
28
27
29
30
28
29
29
27
28
29
26
27
27
26
Feels °C
29
31
31
25
27
28
31
30
30
32
32
31
32
31
30
33
32
30
31
31
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
19
2.1
SSW
19
2.1
SSW
17
2
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
Energy kJ
1694
3129
2624
2251
2000
1184
991
796
594
472
465
294
277
399
298
706
566
400
546
554
405
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
14
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.3
SSW
7
0.1
S
22
0.1
S
22
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.4
SW
5
0.2
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
17
0.5
S
8
0.2
SSW
26
0.5
S
7
Energy kJ
384
82
97
42
46
11
9
9
37
37
184
178
219
151
6
37
164
31
66
24
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
6
0.1
S
22
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
8
0.2
S
20
0.5
SSW
8
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
SSW
26
Energy kJ
15
9
38
11
8
8
10
12
30
37
20
45
65
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.5
SW
3
0.4
W
4
0.6
SSW
4
0.7
S
7
Energy kJ
63
26
4
6
11
54
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
3
3
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
41
86
100
92
41
0
358
0
0
183
0
90
166
0
0
239
68
41
0
0
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Rating
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4
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3
3
2
2
3
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3
2
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Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
3
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
9
6
5
5
9
9
7
6
5
6
8
5
7
6
5
7
5
5
5
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Information about the Punta Brava Surf forecast

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