Punta Brava Surf Break

Lat Long: 7.62° N 81.24° W

Punta Brava Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Brava sea temperature is
29.6°C
1.8° 

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 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 21s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SSW swell with 251 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 21s period with SW 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s is also forecast. 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 0.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 19th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 21s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 19th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 21s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 20th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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19
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19
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0.6
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16
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.4
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14
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14
0.4
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13
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13
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13
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Energy kJ
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165
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78
68
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44
105
Wind (km/h)
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W
15
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10
WNW
5
WNW
10
SW
15
W
5
NNW
15
SE
10
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10
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W
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10
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5
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High Tide
9:45PM2.40m
10:02AM2.47m
11:05PM2.35m
11:23AM2.45m
00:22AM2.45m
12:35PM2.54m
1:19AM2.64m
1:31PM2.71m
2:02AM2.86m
2:16PM2.89m
2:39AM3.09m
2:55PM3.08m
3:14AM3.30m
Low Tide
3:26PM1.07m
3:49AM1.32m
4:40PM1.16m
5:11AM1.36m
5:56PM1.13m
6:27AM1.27m
6:57PM1.01m
7:25AM1.10m
7:45PM0.85m
8:10AM0.88m
8:25PM0.69m
8:49AM0.66m
9:01PM0.53m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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