Surf Forecasts:
Punta Roca surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,837 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 0.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Roca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, Rusty here again. Let's break down what's happening at Punta Roca in feet and knots.
The whole run kicks off this Sunday morning, July 26. It's looking prime with a 4ft SSW groundswell, a very long 19-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 1073 (moderate wave energy), and the wind is glassy offshore from the SE at 5 km/h. The water's a warm 86°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. This is the best session on offer – a clean, classic point break for experienced surfers. As always with a spot this good, expect some crowd.
Sunday afternoon the wind swings onshore, so that window closes. Monday morning, July 27, rolls in with a solid 5ft SW swell, an 18-second period, and a clean cross-offshore wind from the east. Energy jumps to 1619 (moderate wave energy). A strong session, but Sunday morning has the better shape.
Tuesday morning, July 28, is the other big highlight. We've got a 6ft SSW swell, long 18-second period, glassy wind, and energy at 1847 (moderate wave energy). This is big, powerful point surf. After that the swell tapers through the end of July into early August, with morning winds staying favorable on smaller 4ft to 2ft waves.
The first week of August sees a quiet period. Mornings on the 4th and 5th only offer small 2ft to 2ft surf. By Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th there's a new pulse with 2ft SSW swells and a longer 16-second period, giving cleaner morning conditions.
Looking into the second week, Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, are worth a look. Saturday morning has 3ft SSW swell, 16-second period, clean cross-offshore wind, and energy at 795. Sunday morning has 3ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and glassy conditions with energy at 505. It's a long way out, but it's a promising sign. After that, Monday the 10th fades into clean but small waves.
The absolute standout is this Sunday morning, July 26. Tuesday morning, July 28, is a close second. Don't sleep on it.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1056 | 1159 | 1536 | 750 | 1352 | 1837 | 1644 | 1271 | 1239 | 1126 | 905 | 701 | 545 | 523 | 424 | 362 | 351 | 290 | 286 | 260 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:59AM1.50m | 1:12PM1.82m | 1:49AM1.58m | 1:59PM1.88m | 2:34AM1.67m | 2:42PM1.93m | 3:16AM1.76m | 3:22PM1.96m | 3:54AM1.85m | 4:01PM1.97m | 4:31AM1.92m | 4:38PM1.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:58PM0.50m | 6:52AM0.59m | 7:46PM0.44m | 7:42AM0.54m | 8:28PM0.37m | 8:28AM0.49m | 9:07PM0.31m | 9:12AM0.44m | 9:43PM0.27m | 9:53AM0.40m | 10:17PM0.24m | 10:33AM0.38m | 10:51PM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 1056 | 1159 | 1536 | 580 | 1352 | 1837 | 1644 | 1271 | 1239 | 1126 | 905 | 701 | 545 | 523 | 424 | 362 | 351 | 290 | 286 | 260 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 19 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SW 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | W 10 | S 7 | SE 6 | W 10 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 46 | 41 | 61 | 750 | 13 | 10 | 40 | 37 | 21 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 59 | 12 | 9 | 23 | 35 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 21 | W 9 | SSE 7 | S 9 | — | SSW 8 | SE 6 | — | W 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SE 7 | W 10 | SW 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 8 |
| kJ | 73 | 90 | 6 | 70 | 25 | — | 24 | 8 | — | 8 | 20 | 33 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 12 | 42 | 41 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 7 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | E 5 | SSE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 64 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 26 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 482 | 0 | 1 | 311 | 0 | 0 | 358 | 0 | 48 | 337 | 0 | 0 | 482 | 0 | 7 | 337 | 0 | 41 | 341 | 48 |
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