Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
30.0° C
1.0° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 768 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Punta Roca.

Alright, we've got a real nice little run of swell coming in from the SSW, and it's a proper long-period groundswell, which is what this point break loves. The water is sitting at 86°, which is a degree warmer than usual for this time of year – a touch of extra warmth in the water. The combined energy of the swells will be quite strong, with readings like 1041 and 911 in the early days, so there's plenty of push behind these waves.

The window kicks off on Wednesday the 8th of July, but the afternoon has a SW wind on it, so it's a bit messy. The real standout comes on Thursday morning, the 9th of July. We've got a 4ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind is light from the North, glassy. That's the kind of clean, lined-up point surf you dream of. The energy is still strong at 911, and the wave comment says it's set to be very good. This is the pick of the forecast.

Friday morning, the 10th, is also a beauty. The swell drops slightly to 3ft, but the wind is gone completely – glassy conditions with a 15-second period. The wave comment says very good again. Saturday the 11th is another good morning with a cross-offshore breeze, and the afternoon turns glassy again with a 4ft, 16-second swell. The energy is a solid 802. Sunday the 12th hangs in there with clean, cross-off breezes and 3ft waves.

The second week, from the 13th onwards, the swell eases a bit. Mornings are generally clean with light offshore or glassy winds, but the swell drops to around 3ft to 3ft. The energy readings are in the 300-500 range, so still fun, but smaller. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th mornings look clean and glassy. There's a bit of a stretch from the 14th afternoon through to the 17th afternoons where the winds get messy, but the mornings remain clean. Thursday the 18th and Friday the 19th mornings have glassy conditions and clean surf. The 20th of July is clean, but the swell is shifting to the SW. Then, into the 21st of July, Tuesday morning, we get another burst of very good conditions with a 3ft, 16-second SSW swell and glassy wind. The energy is back up to 507. That's another real highlight for the middle of the week.

This is a consistent point break, so with the SSW swell direction lining up perfectly, and all those clean, glassy mornings, there's heaps to get excited about. The crowds are a factor here, so you'll want to be early for the best of it. The standout is definitely Thursday the 9th morning, with the biggest, cleanest swell of the period. The Tuesday the 21st morning is also a beauty.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:38PM1.63m
9:13AM1.98m
9:38PM1.60m
10:12AM2.02m
10:44PM1.60m
11:15AM2.07m
11:51PM1.66m
12:19PM2.13m
00:56AM1.75m
1:20PM2.20m
1:58AM1.87m
2:18PM2.26m
2:55AM2.00m
Low Tide
2:41AM0.42m
3:43PM0.46m
3:38AM0.42m
4:47PM0.41m
4:43AM0.40m
5:52PM0.33m
5:50AM0.34m
6:54PM0.23m
6:56AM0.27m
7:52PM0.13m
7:59AM0.20m
8:46PM0.04m
8:58AM0.14m
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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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