Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a good run coming up at Punta Roca over the next couple of weeks, but it’s a tale of two halves, so let’s get into it.

The first week is the clear winner, with a solid pulse of SSW groundswell lining up perfectly with the optimum direction for this point. The water is sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, nothing crazy but noticeable when you first get in. The combined energy on the best days is strong, hitting four-digit numbers (over 1200), so there’s real grunt behind these waves.

Wednesday the 22nd is a tease – clean at 2ft with glassy conditions, but it’s still building. Thursday the 23rd is a write-off with a short period SE windswell and cross-onshore breeze. Don't bother.

The standouts hit from Friday the 24th through Monday the 27th. Friday morning is the real gem: 3ft from the SSW, period a very long 24 seconds, dead calm and glassy. That’s groundswell with serious travel time – the waves will have shape and power, but at a point break like this, that long period is a dream, not a problem. Combined energy is a beefy 1211. It's for experienced surfers because of the punch, but it’s the pick of the trip.

Saturday the 25th morning is nearly as good – 3ft, still 21 seconds from the SSW, dead calm, glassy. Another beautiful session. The swell builds through Sunday (4ft, 19 seconds) and Monday (5ft, 18 seconds) with glassy mornings each day. Monday hits that 5ft mark, which is getting solid but still manageable for the intermediate crew if they’re on it. Crowds are listed as “sometimes” so expect a few locals out but nothing crazy.

From Tuesday the 28th, the swell gets bigger – 6ft – with a shorter period and cross or onshore winds, so the quality drops. The mornings are still clean but the wave energy gets a bit raw and the wind messes the afternoon session. By the 30th and 31st, the swell backs off to 4-5ft, the period drops to 14 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (less than 900). It’s still surfable and glassy in the mornings, but it’s not the same juice.

Into the first week of August, the swell fades further. From the 1st to the 6th, we’re looking at 2ft to 3ft, mostly SW swell around 12-15 seconds. The mornings are often glassy or with light offshore breezes, so you can still paddle out and get some fun, lined-up waves, but the energy is weak (combined energy under 300). It’s not a blank run – just a taper. If you’re chasing bigger waves, the first four days (24th-27th) are your window.

Rusty.

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