Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 25 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
30.4°C
1.6° 

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 26 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 458 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 26th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 26th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 2nd Oct)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:07AM1.97m
2:27PM1.89m
2:45AM2.10m
3:07PM1.94m
3:24AM2.20m
3:47PM1.97m
4:03AM2.26m
4:27PM1.97m
4:45AM2.27m
5:10PM1.95m
5:29AM2.24m
5:56PM1.89m
Low Tide
7:53PM0.37m
8:21AM0.32m
8:30PM0.29m
9:02AM0.21m
9:08PM0.22m
9:42AM0.13m
9:47PM0.16m
10:24AM0.08m
10:27PM0.14m
11:07AM0.08m
11:10PM0.16m
11:52AM0.12m
11:57PM0.21m
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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.

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