Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Punta Roca.

It’s going to be a solid run of surf, but you gotta pick your windows. The swell is mostly SSW, which is exactly what this point break loves, and the water is sitting at 86°, which is about 1° warmer than usual for July – nice and comfortable, no need for a spring suit.

The first real action kicks off Sunday morning, the 19th. It’s small, only 2ft, but the wind is glassy from the NNE, and the swell is a long-period 19 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and for a point break like Punta Roca, those long lines will wrap in beautifully. The combined energy is moderate at 456, so it’s not a powerhouse, but for a Sunday glass-off, it’s a lovely start. The afternoon goes onshore, so be an early bird.

Monday morning the 20th is a repeat performance: 3ft, glassy NE wind, and a 16-second period. Clean, small, but fun. The afternoons this week are all pretty much a write-off with onshore wind, so mornings are the key.

Now, Tuesday morning the 21st is a special one. The wind is dead calm – glassy as it gets – with 3ft of SSW swell at 15 seconds. The energy is moderate (495), and with zero wind, that point is going to be a mirror. If you can get out there, that’s the standout of the first week.

We get a bit of a dip mid-week, with Wednesday the 22nd offering 2ft, glassy again, but the period drops to 13 seconds. Still clean, just less punch.

Then Thursday the 23rd throws a curveball – the swell jumps to 5ft, but the period crashes to a short, choppy 7 seconds from the SE. That’s windswell, not the good stuff. The wind is light cross-off in the morning, so it’ll be clean, but the waves will be crumbly and weak. Not the best for Punta Roca’s long walls.

The real fire starts Friday the 24th. The morning has 3ft of swell, but the period is a massive 24 seconds. That’s very long-period groundswell, and the energy jumps to a strong 1032. The wind is glassy from the W. For experienced surfers, this is an absolute gem – the wave will have serious push and shape, but the sets will be widely spaced. Patience pays off.

Saturday the 25th morning is even bigger energy-wise at 1411, with 3ft swell and a 21-second period. Glassy NNW wind again. This is another standout morning – clean, powerful, and long lines. The crowd factor at Punta Roca can be “sometimes” busy, but on a morning like this, it’s worth the company.

The following week builds beautifully. Monday the 27th has 5ft in the morning and 4ft in the afternoon, both with glassy wind and 18-19 second periods. The energy is over 1600 strong. That’s a serious session. Same for Tuesday the 28th: 6ft in the morning, glassy, 18-second period, energy at 1966. This is getting into expert territory over 8ft, but it’s still just under that. Experienced surfers are going to have a field day.

Wednesday the 29th keeps it going with 5ft and a dead calm morning – energy at 1397. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st are smaller at 5ft and 4ft, but still glassy mornings with good period. The energy drops but remains strong.

Into the first week of August, the swell fades. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd are small, 3ft to 3ft, but the mornings are still clean. Monday the 3rd has a little pulse back to 3ft with a 14-second period and glassy conditions – a nice way to finish the run.

The absolute best on offer? Tuesday morning the 21st for the glassy perfection with small but clean waves. And Friday the 24th through Tuesday the 28th for the bigger, more powerful, long-period groundswell. Those are the mornings to circle.

Rusty.

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