Surf Forecasts:
Punta Roca surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,124 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 (Aug 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Roca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, let’s have a look at what’s on the menu. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming through, with the standout window shaping up for the weekend and beyond. The long-range looks promising, but we’ll keep it real.
First up, the water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, nothing unusual. The early part of the week is a bit of a mixed bag, but the real action kicks off later.
Wednesday, 26 August: We start off with a clean morning session. Punta Roca is seeing a small 2ft SSW groundswell, with a long 15-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the NNE. It’s glassy and clean, but the combined energy is only 250, so it’s pretty weak. Not a day to get the big stick out, but a fun little longboarder. The afternoon turns to garbage with an onshore S wind and choppy conditions.
Thursday, 27 August: Another morning with clean 1ft SSW swell, but that 18-second period is super long. Combined energy is 321, still weak. The offshore NNE wind keeps it tidy, but it’s tiny. Afternoon is a write-off again with onshore wind.
Friday, 28 August: This is where it starts to get interesting. Morning brings a glassy 2ft SW swell with a 19-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 709 – moderate energy now. The wind is glassy, the waves will be clean and long-lined. This is a good morning for the intermediate crew. The afternoon goes onshore again, so get it early.
Saturday, 29 August: This is the standout of the first week. The morning is glassy with a 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, and combined energy is 1033, strong energy. The wind is from the NNW, light and glassy. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s getting into the size where it’s too much for beginners. The afternoon turns cross-onshore, so the morning window is the one.
Sunday, 30 August: The morning is a bit messy with a cross-shore SE wind, but the swell holds at 5ft. The energy is still strong at 822, but the wind is not ideal. The afternoon gets worse. Still, there’s some size.
Monday, 31 August: Early morning glass again with a 4ft SW swell, 13-second period, and combined energy at 446. The wind is calm, making it glassy. A decent enough session, but the swell is dropping.
Tuesday, 1 September: Morning clean with a 3ft SSW swell, 13-second period, and a light cross-offshore ESE wind. Combined energy is 335. It’s clean, but small.
Wednesday, 2 September: A bit of a write-off with onshore winds both sessions.
Thursday, 3 September: Morning glassy again with a 2ft SW swell, 16-second period, and combined energy at 457. Clean, but tiny.
Friday, 4 September: Now we’re talking. The morning is glassy with a 4ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and combined energy is 1184, strong. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The wind is offshore from the NNE, making it clean. This is a standout session for the second week.
Saturday, 5 September: Another cracker morning. Glassy, 6ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and combined energy is 1444, very strong. This is the biggest one in the run, and it’s excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon turns cross-onshore, so hit the dawn patrol.
Sunday, 6 September: Morning is glassy again with a 4ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and combined energy at 770. Still good, but the swell is starting to drop.
Monday, 7 September: Morning clean with a 4ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a cross-offshore NNW wind. Combined energy is 554. Good for a paddle.
Tuesday, 8 September: The morning is a bit messy with a cross-shore ESE wind, but the swell is 3ft with a 19-second period. Combined energy is 885. The long period might make it a bit tricky at the point, but it’s worth a look.
Wednesday, 9 September: Morning is clean with a 4ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and a cross-offshore ENE wind. Combined energy is 1230, strong. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The long period will favour the point break nicely.
Thursday, 10 September: The final morning is glassy with a 4ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and combined energy is 1611, very strong. Wind is calm. A fantastic way to finish the outlook.
The real standouts are the Saturday morning sessions on the 29th of August and the 5th of September, plus the Friday and Wednesday mornings on the 4th and 9th of September. Get out there early, keep an eye on the wind, and enjoy the ride.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
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248 | 158 | 112 | 104 | 124 | 209 | 146 | 384 | 381 | 1124 | 940 | 1044 | 860 | 763 | 691 | 581 | 412 | 406 | 336 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:21AM1.60m | 1:33PM1.82m | 2:05AM1.73m | 2:16PM1.89m | 2:45AM1.86m | 2:57PM1.94m | 3:22AM1.97m | 3:35PM1.97m | 3:58AM2.07m | 4:13PM1.97m | 4:34AM2.13m | 4:51PM1.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:19AM0.57m | 7:56PM0.41m | 8:06AM0.48m | 8:34PM0.34m | 8:49AM0.39m | 9:09PM0.27m | 9:29AM0.31m | 9:43PM0.23m | 10:08AM0.25m | 10:18PM0.20m | 10:48AM0.21m | 10:54PM0.19m | |||||||
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 36 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SW 15 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
248 | 62 | 34 | 104 | 91 | 66 | 47 | 64 | 381 | 1124 | 940 | 1044 | 860 | 763 | 691 | 581 | 412 | 406 | 336 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | S 8 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SSE 7 | SW 9 | SE 7 | SW 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | WSW 8 | S 7 |
39 | 158 | 112 | 21 | 106 | 209 | 146 | 261 | 77 | 38 | 65 | 17 | 40 | 42 | 49 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SW 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 5 | SSW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 9 | SE 6 | SSW 8 | S 11 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | SE 6 | W 4 |
19 | 30 | 22 | 10 | 124 | 104 | 126 | 384 | 31 | 14 | 28 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 29 | 15 | 6 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | SSW 3 | WNW 2 | NE 3 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | W 6 | — | S 6 | — |
— | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 20 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 512 | 0 | 0 | 512 | 0 | 0 | 232 | 0 | 0 | 311 | 0 | 2 | 341 | 0 | 0 | 337 | 0 |
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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.
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