Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
30.4°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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,171 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 30th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for this little slice of paradise.

Alright, the story here starts slow, but then it builds into something pretty special for the experienced crew. We've got a long period of small, clean waves to start the week, before a solid pulse of SW groundswell arrives later on. The standout sessions are clear as day when you look at the whole run.

The water's sitting at a warm 87°, which is about 2° above what you'd normally expect for this time of year. Not a massive deal, but you'll notice it's a touch toastier than usual.

We kick off Sunday the 23rd morning with tiny, clean 2ft swell from the SW, 14-second period and glassy conditions at Punta Roca. It's a long-period groundswell, so it'll be lining up nicely on the point, but the energy is weak (308). Good for a log or a longboard if you're keen, but it's not going to set the world on fire. The afternoon gets blown out by a southerly, so make the most of that morning window. Monday the 24th is much the same – 2ft to 2ft, glassy mornings, but those afternoons are a write-off.

Tuesday the 25th morning is glassy again with a clean 2ft SW swell at 16 seconds, and the energy is starting to creep up (432). This is when it starts to feel a bit more interesting. Wednesday the 26th morning has a gentle offshore breeze with 2ft swell – clean, but still small.

Thursday the 27th morning picks up a stronger offshore (NNE 9 mph) and the swell holds at 1ft, but the period is a long 18 seconds. Energy is still moderate (287). It's clean, but you're really working for those waves.

Now, here's where things get good. Friday the 28th morning is a serious standout. You've got a 2ft swell, but the period jumps to a very long 19 seconds, and the combined energy is strong at 741. With a light offshore wind, this is the moment for a dedicated surfer to be out there. The long period will push through nicely on the point.

Saturday the 29th morning is another absolute beauty for experienced surfers. The swell pushes up to 5ft from the SW, 16-second period, and the energy is very strong (1025). It's glassy, clean, and that point will be running like a train. This is the best session on offer – a true standout. The afternoon gets a bit onshore, so get it early.

Sunday the 30th morning is still good with 5ft SW swell and glassy conditions, but the energy drops slightly (850). The Monday the 31st morning keeps the run going with 4ft and glassy conditions. You're still scoring clean waves here.

After that, the swell dips for a few days. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd of September mornings are glassy with 2ft to 3ft – fine for a cruise, but nothing to get excited about.

Then, look out for Thursday the 3rd of September morning. Another beauty with 2ft and a *very* long 20-second period. The energy is strong (595). That's a proper groundswell pulse on a glassy morning – it'll be a surfer's paradise on that point.

But the real monster is Friday the 4th of September morning. We're looking at a 6ft SW swell with a 17-second period. The combined energy is extreme (1964). This is well over 5ft, so it's for experienced surfers only. If you're comfortable in that size, with that kind of power, and glassy conditions, this is the other absolute standout of the whole forecast. The afternoon sees some cross-on wind, but the morning is your window.

Saturday the 5th of September is still pumping with 6ft to 6ft SW swell, but the winds get a bit tricky – cross-shore in the morning and glassy in the afternoon. Still big and powerful, but not as clean as Friday morning. Sunday the 6th starts to drop back, and by Monday the 7th, we're back to smaller, wind-affected conditions.

So to wrap it up: the early week is small and clean for the longboard. The absolute gems are Friday 28th morning, Saturday 29th morning, and Friday 4th September morning. The 4th is the biggest and most powerful of the lot, but all three are world-class windows for the experienced surfer at Punta Roca.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
10:47AM1.68m
11:29PM1.43m
11:48AM1.70m
00:30AM1.50m
12:44PM1.75m
1:21AM1.60m
1:33PM1.82m
2:05AM1.73m
2:16PM1.89m
2:45AM1.86m
2:57PM1.94m
3:22AM1.97m
3:35PM1.97m
Low Tide
5:27PM0.61m
5:24AM0.68m
6:26PM0.57m
6:26AM0.64m
7:14PM0.49m
7:19AM0.57m
7:56PM0.41m
8:06AM0.48m
8:34PM0.34m
8:49AM0.39m
9:09PM0.27m
9:29AM0.31m
9:43PM0.23m
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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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