Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
30.3°C
1.1° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,373 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 3rd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 4th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 18s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 5th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk surf. The next couple of weeks are all about one spot: Punta Roca. It’s a consistent point break that loves a good SSW swell, and there’s plenty of that on the way.

We start off Thursday the 3rd of September with a glassy morning. Swell is 2ft from the SW with a long 16-second period, and the water’s sitting at a balmy 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Combined energy is 673 (moderate). It’s small but clean, and that point will be peeling nicely for the crew who get out early.

Friday the 4th is where things start to get interesting. The morning is glassy again, with the swell jumping to 5ft from the SW, period 17 seconds, and the energy cranking up to 1231 (moderate to strong). This is excellent, powerful surf for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets a cross-on breeze, but the mornings are the key.

Now, Saturday the 5th is a standout. Another glassy morning, with the swell nudging up to 6ft from the SSW—right in that optimum direction for Punta Roca. Period 16 seconds, energy at 1402 (strong). This is proper point-break juice. The water’s still warm, the winds are calm, and it’s going to be absolutely firing. It’s a little on the bigger side, so more for the experienced crowd, but the conditions will be world-class. Expect some company though, as crowds are listed as “sometimes”.

Sunday the 6th still has a good morning: glassy, 5ft from the SSW, 15-second period, but the energy drops a bit to 865. Still very surfable, and clean.

Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th offer smaller, glassy mornings with the swell dropping to 4ft and then 2ft, but the period stays long. The energy drops right off by Tuesday afternoon, and the afternoons are consistently blown out or onshore. You want to be on the water before lunch.

There’s a bit of a lull mid-week around the 9th and 10th—small swell, but the mornings stay glassy and the swell direction is still good. Thursday the 10th morning has 3ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, energy 887, and clean conditions. Worth a paddle if you’re jonesing.

From Friday the 11th through to Monday the 14th, the pattern holds: small but clean glassy mornings with long-period SW or SSW swell, energy in the 400–800 range. Nothing huge, but consistent and clean. The afternoons are generally a write-off with onshore wind.

Then, Tuesday the 15th brings a nice change. The morning is cross-off wind from the east with 3ft from the SSW and a very long 18-second period, energy 556. The description says “clean”—that’s a good sign for a point break like this, keeping the surface smooth.

The real highlight in the second week lands on Thursday the 17th of September. The morning is glassy with 2ft of swell from the SW, but here’s the kicker: a period of 24 seconds. That is a very long-period groundswell, and the energy is back up to 1022 (strong). For a point break like Punta Roca, this is going to produce beautifully lined-up, powerful waves, even if the height looks small. The period means less chop and easier paddling between sets. It’s excellent for experienced surfers. A serious morning to keep an eye on.

Friday the 18th also has a clean morning with a cross-off wind, 3ft from the SSW, 21-second period, and energy at 840. Another good session.

To wrap it up: the standout days are Saturday the 5th of September for size and power in perfect glass, and Thursday the 17th of September for that incredible 24-second groundswell hitting the point clean. Get on it early. Crowds are likely at the peak times.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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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
1:00PM0.28m
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
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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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