Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
29.9° C
0.6° 

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 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★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-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 TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 9th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
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

Alright, Rusty here, checking in with the outlook for Punta Roca. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming our way, so let’s get into it.

The pattern starts off this Sunday morning, August 9th, with some nice, clean conditions. We’re looking at a 4ft SW swell with a long 14-second period, and the wind is glassy out of the NE. The water’s sitting at a warm 86°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 547, and it’s all pointing to very good surf. This is a proper point break that loves a SSW swell, so expect some nice lines.

Monday and Tuesday mornings, August 10th and 11th, are more of the same story: clean, glassy conditions with a smaller 3ft SW swell and a long 13-second period. The surf won't be as punchy, but with offshore NE winds, it’ll be super clean for those longer, drawn-out rides. Afternoons are a write-off with onshore wind.

Wednesday morning, August 12th, is a real standout. We’ve got a dead calm, glassy ocean with 3ft of SW swell at a nice 16-second period. The energy is moderate at 529. It’s going to be absolutely pristine. This is the kind of morning you get out of bed for.

After a few more similar mornings, Friday the 14th is another highlight. The morning session brings a 4ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy jumps up to 861, and it’s glassy out of the east. This is a classic groundswell that’ll wrap perfectly into Punta Roca. The sets will be clean, powerful, and well-spaced.

Then we get to Saturday the 15th of August, and this is the one to circle. The morning shows a 5ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and it’s dead calm. The combined energy is pumping at 1005. This is excellent surf, but at this size, it’s really for experienced surfers. For the intermediate crew, this is the best of the whole run.

The following week holds up well. Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th both offer clean, glassy mornings with consistent 3ft to 4ft SW swell. The winds are light and offshore. Tuesday the 18th is another glassy morning, though the swell drops a touch to 3ft.

There’s a shift around Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th. The swell direction turns more SSE and S, with a shorter 8 to 10-second period. The morning of the 19th has a 5ft swell, but it’s a short-period wind swell, so it’ll be a bit lumpier than the groundswells earlier. It’s still glassy though, so it’s surfable.

The last few days, from the 22nd to the 24th, see the swell drop right down. The morning of the 22nd is tiny at 1ft but with a very long 21-second period, so there’ll be a few long waits between sets. The 23rd and 24th mornings bring back a bit more size at 3ft to 3ft with a long period and glassy winds. The 24th afternoon even looks clean with glassy conditions and a risk of thunderstorms, which adds a bit of drama.

Overall, the standout sessions are the mornings of Wednesday the 12th, Friday the 14th, and especially Saturday the 15th of August. That Saturday is the big one.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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SW
14
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SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
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16
0.7
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15
0.8
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15
0.6
SSW
20
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18
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18
1.2
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
476
425
309
219
304
362
229
399
229
334
264
217
226
275
258
768
614
885
929
739
793
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
15
SSW
10
NNW
5
NNE
20
S
10
NW
5
NNE
15
SW
10
NNW
0
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15
SW
10
NNE
5
E
15
SSW
15
NW
5
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15
SW
5
N
0
NE
20
SW
10
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High Tide
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
4:18AM2.24m
4:35PM2.14m
Low Tide
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
10:30AM0.10m
10:47PM0.03m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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