
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Roca surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,487 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 9PM. 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 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Roca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty checking in. We’ve got one spot doing the heavy lifting for this entire 16-day window: Punta Roca. It’s a classic point break that’s consistent, and it’s our only real option on the table. For the first few days, the ocean’s got some serious energy to play with, and we’ve got pulses of solid, long-period groundswell.
The window opens on Thursday afternoon, September 3rd, but that session is a write-off—cross-on wind from the SW at just 3 mph makes for a bumpy, marginal look. The real start to things is Friday morning, September 4th. That morning, Punta Roca turns on. We’ve got a clean 5 ft swell rolling in from the SW with a 17-second period. That’s proper groundswell with a ton of push. The water is a warm 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The wind is glassy—dead calm—so the surface will be like a mirror. The combined energy is pumping hard at (1231). This is the standout window for the entire forecast: glassy, punchy, and with that long-period energy wrapping perfectly into the point. It’s an intermediate-level wave at this size, so good for a wide range of surfers, but if it jumps over 5 ft, beginners might start struggling.
Saturday morning, September 5th, is another beauty. Swell nudges up to 6 ft from the SSW with 16-second intervals, and again the wind is glassy from the SE at 3 mph. Energy is even higher at (1401). This is borderline for bigger conditions—still manageable for intermediates, but with that power, it’ll be a step up. If you can handle it, this is right up there with Friday as the best of the bunch.
After Saturday, the pattern fades. Sunday, September 6th, sees a drop in swell and a cross-wind that ruins the magic. From there, the surf gets smaller and the conditions are a mixed bag of glassy mornings and choppy afternoons. The 8th and 9th have some tiny, clean waves in the morning—around 2 ft to 3 ft—but it’s not much to get excited about. The energy drops way off, down into the hundreds (472-872).
The second week is a tale of small, clean mornings and blown-out afternoons. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th have nice glassy starts with 4 ft swell from the SW, but the morning windows are short. After that, from the 12th onwards, we’re looking at knee-to-waist-high waves with some long-period pulses (18-22 seconds) that will make the point reel, but the size is just too small to call it a standout. The best mornings in that second stretch are the 15th and 16th of September, where you’ll find 3 ft to 3 ft of clean, glassy SSW swell with energy in the 500s, but it’s really a longboard or a funboard kind of session.
Bottom line: If you’re free, you nail Friday the 4th morning or Saturday the 5th morning at Punta Roca. The rest of the run is small and inconsistent, with only fleeting glassy windows worth paddling out for.
Keep your eyes on the horizon—forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
537 | 1309 | 1073 | 1193 | 1451 | 1356 | 1208 | 930 | 911 | 701 | 553 | 469 | 456 | 309 | 273 | 219 | 237 | 322 | 334 | 798 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:00PM1.77m | 7:27AM2.06m | 7:54PM1.69m | 8:25AM1.98m | 8:59PM1.63m | 9:33AM1.92m | 10:13PM1.63m | 10:45AM1.90m | 11:28PM1.70m | 11:56AM1.93m | 00:35AM1.83m | 12:59PM1.98m | 1:33AM1.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:02AM0.30m | 1:54PM0.35m | 1:57AM0.38m | 2:56PM0.41m | 3:03AM0.44m | 4:07PM0.43m | 4:19AM0.47m | 5:18PM0.40m | 5:36AM0.44m | 6:23PM0.33m | 6:45AM0.36m | 7:19PM0.24m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 7 | — | 17 | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 7 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 |
537 | 1309 | 1073 | 1193 | 1451 | 1356 | 1208 | 930 | 911 | 701 | 553 | 469 | 456 | 120 | 249 | 219 | 164 | 322 | 334 | 798 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | W 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 7 |
180 | 22 | 119 | 111 | 35 | 34 | 21 | 22 | 29 | 24 | 46 | 49 | 68 | 309 | 47 | 200 | 237 | 56 | 52 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | — | W 9 | W 9 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | W 11 |
15 | — | 39 | 39 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 9 | 31 | 16 | 14 | 37 | 146 | 127 | 273 | 14 | 14 | 94 | 162 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 3 | 0 | 337 | 0 | 0 | 337 | 0 | 60 | 524 | 0 | 0 | 215 | 0 | 0 | 326 | 0 | 0 | 497 | 0 |
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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.
Punta Roca is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of La Libertad. If you plan a holiday in El-Salvador - Costa del Balsamo, look for hotels and other accommodation in La Libertad. La Libertad has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










