
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Roca surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 940 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Roca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and talk about what’s actually happening with Punta Roca. This is a classic point break, exposed to the south-southwest, and the forecast has a solid run of surfable waves with some proper standouts if you time it right.
We kick things off this Saturday morning, the 8th, with clean, glassy conditions. The swell is coming in at 3ft from the SSW with a lovely 16-second period – that’s proper groundswell, the kind that lines up beautifully on a point. The combined energy is moderate at 725, and with a slight air and the water sitting at 86° – that’s about normal for this time of year, maybe a touch warm. It’s going to be very good. The afternoon sees the wind swing onshore, so your window is the morning.
Sunday the 9th is another morning session, with 4ft of SSW swell at 14 seconds and glassy conditions. It’s still looking excellent, though the energy drops slightly to 539. The wind stays light and offshore, keeping things clean. This is a pattern you'll see all week – the mornings are the go, with the afternoons getting chopped up by onshore breezes.
The start of the week, Monday the 10th through Thursday the 13th, the swell drops off a bit to around 2-3ft. It’s still consistent and the mornings are glassy, but it’s not going to be firing. The energy is weak to moderate, sitting in the 300-450 range. You’ll get some fun waves, but it’s not the standout period. The long-period swell arriving Tuesday afternoon (18 seconds) is a tease, but the wind is all wrong.
Now, here’s where things get interesting. Friday the 14th sees the swell start to build again, with 3ft and an 18-second period, and the energy jumps to 798. The morning is glassy and clean – that’s a very good session. But the real gem is Saturday morning, the 15th. We’ve got 5ft of SSW swell at 16 seconds, with calm, glassy conditions and a combined energy of 1009 – that’s strong. For an intermediate surfer, this is the pick of the entire forecast. The waves are going to have some push to them, and the point will be working its magic. The crowd is listed as ‘sometimes’, so you might have a few others out, but it’s a fair trade for this kind of quality. Afternoons are still a write-off with the onshore wind.
Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th are still worthwhile, with 4ft and 3ft of SW swell, and light offshore winds in the mornings. The energy remains moderate to strong, and conditions should be clean. The long-period swell is still in the water, so expect good shape. By Tuesday the 18th through Wednesday the 19th, the swell settles back to around 3ft, but the mornings remain clean and glassy with good energy. It’s still a good time to be out, just not pumping.
Going into the second week, from the 20th onward, things taper off. The swell drops gradually to 2ft and then down to 1ft on Saturday the 22nd. The energy weakens significantly, down to the 200s and even 148 on that Saturday. The mornings are still glassy, but the surf is going to be small and pretty ordinary. It’s not worth getting excited about, but a board and a nice point break can still offer a few fun ones if you’re keen. There’s a slight bump on the 21st afternoon to 3ft with light cross-onshore winds, but it’s a marginal call.
So, to sum it up: the best on offer is without a doubt Saturday morning, the 15th – that’s the standout. The swell is solid, the conditions are flawless, and the energy is strong. Friday morning the 14th is a close second, with those long-period pulses and glassy conditions. Don't sleep on the mornings during the first week; the afternoons are a no-go. It’s a solid run for Punta Roca, just make sure you’re on it before the wind picks up. As always, keep an eye on the sky and be ready to paddle out early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
532 | 558 | 372 | 476 | 425 | 309 | 219 | 304 | 362 | 229 | 399 | 229 | 268 | 264 | 217 | 226 | 275 | 258 | 657 | 719 | 885 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 9:48AM1.99m | 10:23PM1.60m | 10:57AM2.00m | 11:36PM1.65m | 12:05PM2.04m | 00:45AM1.76m | 1:09PM2.10m | 1:46AM1.91m | 2:07PM2.16m | 2:41AM2.05m | 2:59PM2.19m | 3:31AM2.17m | 3:49PM2.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:24PM0.42m | 4:25AM0.42m | 5:33PM0.37m | 5:38AM0.39m | 6:38PM0.29m | 6:48AM0.32m | 7:37PM0.18m | 7:51AM0.24m | 8:29PM0.09m | 8:48AM0.16m | 9:18PM0.03m | 9:41AM0.11m | 10:03PM0.00m | ||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 32 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 29 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
532 | 558 | 372 | 476 | 425 | 309 | 122 | 86 | 362 | 229 | 268 | 229 | 268 | 264 | 217 | 226 | 275 | 70 | 657 | 719 | 885 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SE 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SE 7 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
79 | 57 | 19 | 38 | 77 | 28 | 219 | 304 | 332 | 54 | 399 | 209 | 167 | 147 | 98 | 69 | 38 | 258 | 94 | 105 | 62 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | S 8 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SE 6 | SSW 19 | S 9 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 9 |
114 | 22 | 57 | 25 | 25 | 13 | 115 | 99 | 18 | 143 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 38 | 39 | 36 | 253 | 47 | 140 | 39 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | S 3 | — | — | S 3 | — | — | S 8 | — |
— | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 95 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 232 | 0 | 0 | 232 | 0 | 0 | 232 | 0 | 0 | 514 | 0 | 0 | 340 | 0 | 0 | 341 | 0 | 0 | 512 | 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.
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