Surf Forecasts:
Punta Roca surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SW swell with 543 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period with SW 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 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s 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 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Roca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break down this forecast for the local break.
The next couple of weeks have some excellent surf lined up, starting right away. The best action is in the first week, with a few mornings that will be absolutely prime. The water temp is 86°F, which is about normal for the time of year.
Sunday, August 16th kicks things off. The morning is the time to be out with a clean 4ft swell from the SW (764 moderate wave energy) and a light offshore breeze from the NNE. That’ll make for some very good waves. The afternoon turns poor as the wind swings onshore from the S, so hit it early.
Monday, August 17th morning looks clean and glassy with a 3ft SW swell (460 moderate energy). Another good session before the onshore wind ruins the arvo.
Tuesday, August 18th is another glass-off morning with the same 3ft SW groundswell (457 moderate energy). Calm winds. That’s three mornings in a row of perfect conditions for a point break like Punta Roca.
The standout of the whole forecast? I’m calling Wednesday, August 19th morning. Clean 3ft SSW swell (521 moderate energy) with a 15-second period rolling in, and a light offshore from the NNE. This is going to be beautifully shaped and super fun. Expect crowds to be possible, as this spot is consistent.
The rest of the first week keeps the pulse alive – Thursday 20th and Friday 21st mornings both offer clean, glassy 2ft to 3ft surf. Saturday 22nd is also glassy in the morning with a 3ft S swell. After that, the mornings stay rideable but the swell starts to ease a bit.
Into the second week, from about Sunday 23rd, the swell drops a little – think chest to head-high on the best mornings, with clean conditions holding. A real potential cracker is Saturday, August 29th morning – a 4ft SW swell (642 moderate-to-strong energy) under calm, glassy skies. It’s a fair way off, so keep your fingers crossed, but it’s promising.
The final days of the month and into September continue with clean mornings and fading, but still fun, 3ft to 4ft SW swells. Overall, it’s a great run of surf with plenty of glassy windows and long-period groundswell for the point.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 34°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 623 | 543 | 543 | 395 | 390 | 373 | 373 | 352 | 436 | 387 | 309 | 261 | 189 | 154 | 147 | 125 | 247 | 281 | 218 | 240 | 194 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | off | off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:20PM2.06m | 5:46AM2.20m | 6:04PM1.95m | 6:29AM2.12m | 6:48PM1.83m | 7:12AM2.00m | 7:33PM1.69m | 7:58AM1.88m | 8:22PM1.57m | 8:48AM1.78m | 9:17PM1.47m | 9:45AM1.71m | 10:21PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:17AM0.13m | 11:29PM0.10m | 12:03PM0.20m | 00:11AM0.20m | 12:48PM0.29m | 00:52AM0.32m | 1:34PM0.39m | 1:35AM0.44m | 2:24PM0.50m | 2:22AM0.55m | 3:19PM0.58m | 3:15AM0.63m | 4:22PM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 25 | — | 2 | 17 |
Temp °C | 34 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 25 |
Feels °C | 36 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 623 | 543 | 543 | 395 | 390 | 373 | 373 | 352 | 436 | 387 | 309 | 261 | 91 | 116 | 60 | 125 | 247 | 281 | 218 | 240 | 141 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SE 6 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 116 | 24 | 62 | 44 | 81 | 70 | 76 | 97 | 95 | 82 | 87 | 58 | 189 | 154 | 147 | 95 | 14 | 144 | 97 | 168 | 194 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SE 6 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SE 6 | S 11 | SW 14 | SE 6 | SSW 16 | SE 6 | W 4 |
| kJ | 25 | 42 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 31 | 52 | 52 | 75 | 67 | 57 | 18 | 65 | 54 | 6 | 107 | 14 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 7 | WSW 8 | — | SSW 7 | — | NNW 3 | SW 3 | — | NE 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | SSW 3 | — | — | SW 3 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | — | 75 | 12 | — | 67 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 5 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 215 | 0 | 0 | 398 | 0 | 0 | 326 | 0 | 0 | 482 | 0 | 0 | 340 | 0 | 0 | 311 | 0 | 0 | 496 | 0 |
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