Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
30.0° C
0.6° 

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


Punta Roca surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 489 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Roca this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Roca over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Roca in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 18th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 18th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 19th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watchin’ this stretch for long enough to know when it’s got a bit of soul. We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead at Punta Roca, with a bit of everything over the next couple of weeks. The standout window is sittin’ right at the end of the month and into the start of September. If you can only pick a couple of days, aim for Saturday the 29th of August and Sunday the 30th of August – that’s where the magic really lines up.

Let’s start with the break: Punta Roca – a classic point break that likes the swell from SSW. It’s consistent and handles the groundswell like a champ. Water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Tuesday morning the 18th of August has a glassy start with some clouds, 5 km/h wind from the west, and a 3 ft swell from the SW at 14 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell with moderate wave energy (457). It’s clean, but nothin’ to write home about. The afternoons go cross-on and choppy, so you’re better off paddling out in the mornings all week.

Wednesday the 19th through to Saturday the 22nd keep that same rhythm: mornings glassy, swell around 2 ft to 3 ft from the SW or S, periods sittin’ between 11 and 15 seconds. The energy hangs in the moderate range (227 up to 494). Saturday afternoon the 22nd gets a risk of t-storms and cross-on wind, so bail before lunch.

Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th bring a drop in size – 2 ft to 2 ft – but with very long period swell at 18 seconds. That kind of period can make a point break like Punta Roca really reel off clean lines, but the sets will be spread out. Mornings are glassy, afternoons turn cross-on again. Not a big day, but if you’re keen for a smooth glide, Sunday morning’s your window (wave energy 484).

Tuesday the 25th morning is dead calm, 2 ft from the SW at 16 seconds. It’s surfable but the energy’s droppin’ to 371. From here we hit a dry patch: the 26th morning is glassy but only 2 ft at 15 seconds (194) and the afternoon turns onshore. Thursday the 27th is a write-off with cross-shore winds and a tiny 1 ft to 2 ft swell – that’s a skip day.

Now here’s where it gets good. Friday the 28th morning lights up again: 3 ft from the SW at 16 seconds, glassy with a slight air (445). But the real gear-shift is Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th. Saturday morning the 29th, you’ve got 4 ft from the SSW at 17 seconds, dead calm, glassy conditions, and the wave energy jumps to 1020 – that’s strong, powerful groundswell. This is expert-level size, not for beginners. The break will be workin’ its magic with that long-period SSW swell. It’s exposed to the swell and the direction matches the optimum, so expect clean, lined-up waves. The afternoon brings a risk of t-storms and cross-on wind, but the morning is pure gold. Crowds are possible – that’s a “sometimes” tag – but it’s worth the paddle.

Sunday the 30th morning keeps the energy pumpin’ – 5 ft from the SSW at 15 seconds, 1104 in combined energy, glassy with a slight air. Again, this is for experienced surfers; it’s powerful and clean. The optimum swell direction is right on the money. If you’re comfortable in solid point surf, these two mornings are the best on offer. Monday the 31st morning still holds 4 ft from the SSW at 14 seconds with 712 energy and glassy conditions, but it’s a notch down. Tuesday the 1st of September morning stays clean at 4 ft from the SW, 13 seconds, 563 energy – still a very good session. Wednesday the 2nd of September morning rounds it out with 4 ft from the SSW at 12 seconds and 743 energy, glassy again.

So, wrap it up: the first week is all about the early glassy sessions with shoulder-high waves and long periods, but the real standout is the last few days of August and first of September – Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th mornings are the pick, with strong, clean groundswell and proper size. Get in the water early, watch for the afternoon seabreezes, and enjoy.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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SW
14
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14
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14
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16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
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14
0.7
SSW
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0.7
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0.7
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11
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11
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0.7
SW
14
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0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
368
373
352
489
387
309
208
189
154
147
130
247
274
224
227
191
189
218
286
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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15
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10
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High Tide
6:29AM2.12m
6:48PM1.83m
7:12AM2.00m
7:33PM1.69m
7:58AM1.88m
8:22PM1.57m
8:48AM1.78m
9:17PM1.47m
9:45AM1.71m
10:21PM1.42m
10:47AM1.68m
11:29PM1.43m
Low Tide
00:11AM0.20m
12:48PM0.29m
00:52AM0.32m
1:34PM0.39m
1:35AM0.44m
2:24PM0.50m
2:22AM0.55m
3:19PM0.58m
3:15AM0.63m
4:22PM0.62m
4:18AM0.68m
5:27PM0.61m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Punta Roca Surf forecast

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

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