
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Roca surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 649 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Roca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Got a look at the upcoming 16 days for Punta Roca, and it's a bit of a slow starter, but there's some real magic brewing if you're patient.
The first few days are pretty ordinary. Tuesday the 4th through Thursday the 6th offer small, surfable waves around 2ft to 2ft, but they're just not doing much. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 87°, which is nice, but the swell is weak and the conditions are very flat. We're in a lull. The combined energy is weak, hovering around 134 to 224 (moderate energy). It's not worth paddling out for.
Now, the tide turns on Friday morning the 7th. That's when things get interesting. The swell jumps to 2ft from the SSW, but the period stretches to 18 seconds – that's a long-period groundswell. The combined energy is strong at 535 and the wind is glassy from the ESE. The wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions." This is a proper groundswell and at a point break like Punta Roca, it's going to line up beautifully. The Saturday morning the 8th is even better, with the swell building to 3ft, still from the SSW, with a period of 16 seconds and light cross-offshore wind. The energy is very strong at 645. This is the first real standout window.
The real standout, the one you circle on your calendar, is the morning of Saturday, August 15th. We're looking at a solid 5ft SSW swell, with a period of 16 seconds. The wind is light offshore from the north, keeping it clean. The combined energy is a massive 1044 (very strong). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The waves will have real power and shape. Punta Roca will be firing. Just be aware that it's a consistent spot, and with conditions this good, crowds are likely, so get out early.
The Sunday morning the 16th is also a cracker, with 4ft from the SSW, light offshore wind, and very strong energy (673). It's a perfect follow-up day.
The second week has some other good morning windows, particularly on the 14th and 17th, with clean, offshore winds and solid 3ft to 4ft SSW swell. The afternoons nearly always get ruined by a stiff onshore wind, so plan your sessions for the early hours.
To wrap it up: the first few days are a write-off, but from Friday the 7th onward, the mornings are your friend. The absolute best of the bunch is the morning of Saturday, August 15th. That's the one to aim for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 |
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130 | 55 | 74 | 71 | 68 | 82 | 129 | 123 | 221 | 209 | 390 | 407 | 532 | 649 | 372 | 476 | 425 | 304 | 219 | 304 | 367 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:34PM1.80m | 7:02AM2.04m | 7:20PM1.72m | 7:50AM2.03m | 8:12PM1.65m | 8:45AM2.00m | 9:13PM1.60m | 9:48AM1.99m | 10:23PM1.60m | 10:57AM2.00m | 11:36PM1.65m | 12:05PM2.04m | 00:45AM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:36PM0.36m | 00:39AM0.30m | 1:22PM0.38m | 1:22AM0.34m | 2:15PM0.41m | 2:14AM0.38m | 3:16PM0.43m | 3:15AM0.41m | 4:24PM0.42m | 4:25AM0.42m | 5:33PM0.37m | 5:38AM0.39m | 6:38PM0.29m | ||||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 32 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SW 13 | SSE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
130 | 40 | 48 | 55 | 49 | 33 | 49 | 51 | 180 | 151 | 390 | 407 | 532 | 649 | 372 | 476 | 425 | 304 | 86 | 304 | 367 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 7 | SW 12 | S 11 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | S 8 | SE 7 | SSW 13 | SE 7 | SSW 19 |
28 | 55 | 74 | 71 | 30 | 82 | 129 | 123 | 46 | 175 | 124 | 51 | 89 | 87 | 19 | 48 | 21 | 15 | 219 | 65 | 332 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SE 6 | SW 8 | S 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 12 | SW 12 | SE 7 | SE 6 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 8 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SE 6 |
25 | 39 | 34 | 34 | 68 | 12 | 18 | 50 | 221 | 209 | 44 | 118 | 24 | 25 | 57 | 31 | 31 | 12 | 115 | 99 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 3 | NNE 3 | SSW 2 | — | NE 2 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | — | NE 3 | SSE 6 | — |
— | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 86 | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | 3 | 32 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 311 | 0 | 0 | 311 | 0 | 0 | 477 | 0 | 0 | 232 | 0 | 0 | 232 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 491 | 0 |
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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.











