Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s comin’ for the next few weeks.

We’re looking at a run of clean, consistent waves at Punta Roca (El Salvador). This is a proper point break, and it’s set to be the standout spot. The water is sitting at about 86°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The action kicks off on Monday the 20th with a morning session of glassy 3ft SSW groundswell. The period is a long 16 seconds, which means nice, lined-up waves with plenty of energy behind ‘em. The combined swell energy is moderate (480). It’s not huge, but it’s clean and will be a fun one for intermediates.

Tuesday the 21st morning brings another glassy morning, this time with 3ft SW swell at 15 seconds. The energy is a touch stronger (505). The afternoon turns, but mornings are where it’s at.

Wednesday the 22nd morning stays glassy, with 2ft SW swell, though the period drops to 13 seconds. Still a fun, clean wave.

Then we get a bit of a shift. Thursday the 23rd morning has a glassy 4ft swell, but it’s coming from the SE with a short, choppy period of only 7 seconds. The energy is weak (209). It’s surfable, but not the best shape.

Friday the 24th morning is a real treat – glassy conditions with a 3ft SSW groundswell and a very long period of 24 seconds. The energy jumps to a strong 940. This is proper groundswell. At a point break like Punta Roca, that long period is going to wrap in beautifully, giving you long, clean walls. The afternoon wind messes it up, so get on it early.

Saturday the 25th morning is the first real standout. Glassy conditions, 3ft SSW swell, with a period of 21 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 1141. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The waves will have real power and shape, and with the glassy wind, it’s going to be a special morning.

Sunday the 26th morning is another cracker. A clean offshore wind from the NNE, with 4ft SSW swell at 19 seconds. The energy is rocketing at 1200. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The offshore breeze will hold the faces up perfectly.

Monday the 27th morning sees the swell bump up to 5ft from the SSW, with an 18-second period. The energy is a very strong 1500. The wind is a light cross-offshore, so it’s clean. This is getting into the size where it’s only for the experienced crew, but the quality is top-notch.

Tuesday the 28th morning keeps the size at 6ft SSW, with a 17-second period, and the energy is a massive 1748. The wind is a light cross-off, so it’s clean. This is the biggest and strongest of the run, and it’s only for experts.

Wednesday the 29th morning stays big with 6ft SSW swell, but the period drops to 16 seconds. The energy is still a very strong 1440, and it’s glassy. Another excellent morning for the experienced.

From Thursday the 30th through to Sunday the 4th of August, the swell slowly drops. The mornings of the 31st and the 4th of August are worth a look, with glassy conditions and 4ft and 3ft SSW swells respectively. The energy is moderate, and the quality is good for a fun, relaxing paddle.

The real highlight is the stretch from the morning of Saturday the 25th through to the morning of Wednesday the 29th. That’s the best of the best. Clean, powerful, long-period groundswell on a classic point break. Get in the water.

Rusty.

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