Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
29.6°C
0.7° 

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 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,308 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Roca in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 14th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 17th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 17th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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SSW
15
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15
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15
1.2
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14
1
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14
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
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19
1.2
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18
1.3
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17
1.6
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16
1.4
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
863
720
656
568
553
419
480
554
835
911
1308
993
1094
1081
1040
773
656
647
568
561
553
Wind (km/h)
5
E
10
SSW
5
N
0
ESE
5
WSW
5
NNW
0
SE
5
W
10
NNE
5
NNW
10
WSW
5
W
10
NE
10
SSE
5
NNE
0
N
10
SW
10
NNW
0
N
10
WSW
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:06PM1.85m
5:18AM2.04m
5:45PM1.77m
5:58AM1.94m
6:27PM1.68m
6:40AM1.83m
7:13PM1.59m
7:26AM1.73m
8:06PM1.53m
8:20AM1.64m
9:06PM1.51m
9:21AM1.58m
10:09PM1.54m
Low Tide
11:01AM0.17m
11:05PM0.32m
11:40AM0.25m
11:43PM0.40m
12:21PM0.34m
00:24AM0.50m
1:04PM0.44m
1:09AM0.60m
1:53PM0.54m
2:01AM0.69m
2:47PM0.60m
3:05AM0.74m
3:46PM0.64m
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Temp °C
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27
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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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Punta Roca 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.

Punta Roca is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of La Libertad. If you plan a holiday in El-Salvador - Costa del Balsamo, look for hotels and other accommodation in La Libertad. La Libertad has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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