Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and talk about what’s actually happening with Punta Roca. This is a classic point break, exposed to the south-southwest, and the forecast has a solid run of surfable waves with some proper standouts if you time it right.

We kick things off this Saturday morning, the 8th, with clean, glassy conditions. The swell is coming in at 3ft from the SSW with a lovely 16-second period – that’s proper groundswell, the kind that lines up beautifully on a point. The combined energy is moderate at 725, and with a slight air and the water sitting at 86° – that’s about normal for this time of year, maybe a touch warm. It’s going to be very good. The afternoon sees the wind swing onshore, so your window is the morning.

Sunday the 9th is another morning session, with 4ft of SSW swell at 14 seconds and glassy conditions. It’s still looking excellent, though the energy drops slightly to 539. The wind stays light and offshore, keeping things clean. This is a pattern you'll see all week – the mornings are the go, with the afternoons getting chopped up by onshore breezes.

The start of the week, Monday the 10th through Thursday the 13th, the swell drops off a bit to around 2-3ft. It’s still consistent and the mornings are glassy, but it’s not going to be firing. The energy is weak to moderate, sitting in the 300-450 range. You’ll get some fun waves, but it’s not the standout period. The long-period swell arriving Tuesday afternoon (18 seconds) is a tease, but the wind is all wrong.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. Friday the 14th sees the swell start to build again, with 3ft and an 18-second period, and the energy jumps to 798. The morning is glassy and clean – that’s a very good session. But the real gem is Saturday morning, the 15th. We’ve got 5ft of SSW swell at 16 seconds, with calm, glassy conditions and a combined energy of 1009 – that’s strong. For an intermediate surfer, this is the pick of the entire forecast. The waves are going to have some push to them, and the point will be working its magic. The crowd is listed as ‘sometimes’, so you might have a few others out, but it’s a fair trade for this kind of quality. Afternoons are still a write-off with the onshore wind.

Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th are still worthwhile, with 4ft and 3ft of SW swell, and light offshore winds in the mornings. The energy remains moderate to strong, and conditions should be clean. The long-period swell is still in the water, so expect good shape. By Tuesday the 18th through Wednesday the 19th, the swell settles back to around 3ft, but the mornings remain clean and glassy with good energy. It’s still a good time to be out, just not pumping.

Going into the second week, from the 20th onward, things taper off. The swell drops gradually to 2ft and then down to 1ft on Saturday the 22nd. The energy weakens significantly, down to the 200s and even 148 on that Saturday. The mornings are still glassy, but the surf is going to be small and pretty ordinary. It’s not worth getting excited about, but a board and a nice point break can still offer a few fun ones if you’re keen. There’s a slight bump on the 21st afternoon to 3ft with light cross-onshore winds, but it’s a marginal call.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is without a doubt Saturday morning, the 15th – that’s the standout. The swell is solid, the conditions are flawless, and the energy is strong. Friday morning the 14th is a close second, with those long-period pulses and glassy conditions. Don't sleep on the mornings during the first week; the afternoons are a no-go. It’s a solid run for Punta Roca, just make sure you’re on it before the wind picks up. As always, keep an eye on the sky and be ready to paddle out early.

Rusty.

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