Punta Gorda Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Punta Gorda. This is a proper advanced spot, a beach and point setup that needs a good SSW swell to get going, and it’s wide open to it. The water’s sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nothing crazy, but you’ll feel it’s a bit toastier than usual.

We start off on Saturday, 29th August. The morning is the real deal. A solid 6ft SSW groundswell is rolling in with a 16 second period, pushing the energy up to 1612. That’s some serious power. The wind is a light offshore from the north at 10 km/h, keeping things clean. This is excellent surf, but at this size, it’s for the experienced crew only. It’s a standout. The afternoon sees the wind shift cross-shore from the WNW, and the quality drops.

Sunday, 30th August, the morning is a glassy beauty. The swell drops to 5ft from the SW, period at 14 seconds, energy at 921. It’s still got plenty of punch, but with zero wind, those waves will be perfect. The crowd can be a problem here sometimes, but for a glassy morning like this, it’s worth the company.

Monday, 31st August, the morning holds 4ft of SSW swell, glassy again with a light ENE breeze. It’s clean, but the energy is dropping. The afternoons through the start of the week are mostly cross-shore or onshore, so don’t expect much.

Tuesday, 1st September, the morning is clean with a 3ft SSW swell and a light cross-offshore breeze from the north. It’s fun for the size, but nothing to write home about.

Wednesday, 2nd September, the morning brings a 3ft SW swell with a very long 16 second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNW. The energy is moderate at 751, but that long period will make for some beautiful, drawn-out lines.

Thursday, 3rd September is a major standout. The morning is absolutely glassy with a 5ft SSW groundswell and an 18 second period. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the energy is pumping at 1553. For a point break, this is the kind of day you dream about – clean, powerful, and consistent. The crowd will be thick, but it’s worth the squeeze.

Friday, 4th September, the morning has 6ft of SSW swell, but the wind is a light cross-shore from the ESE. It’s a bit messy, and the energy is high at 1813, but it’s not as clean as Thursday.

Saturday, 5th September, the morning is glassy again with a 5ft SSW swell. Energy is 1343, and the wind is a light offshore from the NE. This is another excellent session for the experienced surfer.

Sunday, 6th September, the morning is glassy with 5ft SSW swell. The energy is down to 1066, but it’s still a solid, clean wave.

The following week, from Monday, 7th September, we see the swell dropping. The mornings stay clean with light winds, but the size is around 3ft to 4ft. By Wednesday, 9th September, it’s down to 3ft, but the period is back up to 16 seconds, so the quality is still there for the patient surfer.

The real highlight for the second week is Thursday, 10th September. The morning is glassy with a 4ft SW swell, and the energy jumps back up to 1299. The afternoon is even better, with a 4ft SW swell, glassy wind, and energy at 1076. This is a promising day, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it.

Friday, 11th September, the morning is dead calm, glassy, with 4ft SW swell. It’s a nice clean session.

After that, the size drops off into the weekend. Saturday, 12th September, is small and the wind is messy. Sunday, 13th September, is the end of the run – a tiny 2ft swell with a 19 second period. The energy is 420, but it’s just a whisper of a wave.

Overall, the best on offer is Thursday, 3rd September morning – that glassy, 5ft, 18-second groundswell at Punta Gorda is a true standout. Saturday, 29th August morning is a close second for the raw power. Grab it while you can.

Rusty.

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