Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the table.

We’ve got some fun, clean surf coming through over the next couple of weeks, but you’ll need to pick your windows. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 86°F, which is a nice bonus when you’re sitting out there waiting for the sets.

First up, Punta Roca is the main show. It starts off a bit slow. Monday the 13th is a write-off with onshore wind and marginal conditions, so give that a miss. Things kick off proper on Tuesday the 14th morning. We’ve got a clean 2ft SSW swell at 13 seconds with a light offshore breeze. The wave energy is moderate (381), and the conditions are clean. That’s a solid start.

Wednesday the 15th morning is similar – 3ft SSW, 13 seconds, with a light offshore from the NNE, and clean surf. Another good session.

But the real standout early on is Thursday the 16th morning. Glassy conditions, 2ft of SSW groundswell with a period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (424), but with zero wind, the surface will be like a mirror. That long period will bring in some nice, well-shaped lines at this point break. Keep an eye on the tide, but this is the best call of the first week.

Friday the 17th morning is also decent with a 3ft SSW swell and offshore wind. It stays fun through Saturday the 18th morning and Sunday the 19th morning, with glassy or offshore conditions each time. The swell hangs around 3ft to 3ft, mostly from the SSW, period around 13 seconds.

Now, if you want the absolute best session, look ahead to Monday the 20th. It’s still over a week away, so don’t lock it in, but the ingredients are there. Monday morning is forecast to be dead calm – glassy as it gets – with a 3ft SW groundswell at 16 seconds and combined energy of 501 (moderate). That’s prime Roca. Afternoons get blown out, so be an early bird.

Tuesday the 21st morning is also glassy with a 3ft SW swell at 15 seconds. Another great dawn patrol.

We hit a bit of a lull from Wednesday the 22nd afternoon through to Friday the 24th. The swell drops, periods get short, and the energy weakens significantly (down to 124-176). It’s surfable on the 24th morning with a 3ft S swell at 8 seconds and glassy wind, but it’s ordinary – short period, weak, and not worth rushing for.

Then, a proper long-range standout appears for Saturday the 25th morning. This is the one that gets the heart pumping. A glassy, calm morning with a 2ft SW groundswell riding a *very* long 21-second period. The combined energy jumps to 690 (moderate-to-strong). That’ll have plenty of push and shape, but at that period, it may wrap a bit straight at the beach – perfect for this point setup though. This is for experienced surfers who know the lineup.

Sunday the 26th morning is another cracker – glassy, 3ft SSW swell at 19 seconds, combined energy of 990 (approaching strong). That’s a solid, powerful swell. If you’re an intermediate or better, this is the other big highlight.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th mornings are still offering good surf (3ft to 4ft SW/SSW, periods 16-18 seconds) with cross-offshore or clean winds, but the energy is high (951-895), so it’s got push. Watch for those afternoon thunderstorms though, especially on the 27th.

Best advice? The mornings of the 16th, 20th, 25th, and 26th July are your standout sessions. The 25th and 26th are a week and a half out, so treat them as promising but not guaranteed. If you can paddle out, it’ll be worth it.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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