
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Roca surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,598 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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 1.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Roca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s comin’ for the next few weeks.
We’re looking at a run of clean, consistent waves at Punta Roca (El Salvador). This is a proper point break, and it’s set to be the standout spot. The water is sitting at about 86°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The action kicks off on Monday the 20th with a morning session of glassy 3ft SSW groundswell. The period is a long 16 seconds, which means nice, lined-up waves with plenty of energy behind ‘em. The combined swell energy is moderate (480). It’s not huge, but it’s clean and will be a fun one for intermediates.
Tuesday the 21st morning brings another glassy morning, this time with 3ft SW swell at 15 seconds. The energy is a touch stronger (505). The afternoon turns, but mornings are where it’s at.
Wednesday the 22nd morning stays glassy, with 2ft SW swell, though the period drops to 13 seconds. Still a fun, clean wave.
Then we get a bit of a shift. Thursday the 23rd morning has a glassy 4ft swell, but it’s coming from the SE with a short, choppy period of only 7 seconds. The energy is weak (209). It’s surfable, but not the best shape.
Friday the 24th morning is a real treat – glassy conditions with a 3ft SSW groundswell and a very long period of 24 seconds. The energy jumps to a strong 940. This is proper groundswell. At a point break like Punta Roca, that long period is going to wrap in beautifully, giving you long, clean walls. The afternoon wind messes it up, so get on it early.
Saturday the 25th morning is the first real standout. Glassy conditions, 3ft SSW swell, with a period of 21 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 1141. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The waves will have real power and shape, and with the glassy wind, it’s going to be a special morning.
Sunday the 26th morning is another cracker. A clean offshore wind from the NNE, with 4ft SSW swell at 19 seconds. The energy is rocketing at 1200. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The offshore breeze will hold the faces up perfectly.
Monday the 27th morning sees the swell bump up to 5ft from the SSW, with an 18-second period. The energy is a very strong 1500. The wind is a light cross-offshore, so it’s clean. This is getting into the size where it’s only for the experienced crew, but the quality is top-notch.
Tuesday the 28th morning keeps the size at 6ft SSW, with a 17-second period, and the energy is a massive 1748. The wind is a light cross-off, so it’s clean. This is the biggest and strongest of the run, and it’s only for experts.
Wednesday the 29th morning stays big with 6ft SSW swell, but the period drops to 16 seconds. The energy is still a very strong 1440, and it’s glassy. Another excellent morning for the experienced.
From Thursday the 30th through to Sunday the 4th of August, the swell slowly drops. The mornings of the 31st and the 4th of August are worth a look, with glassy conditions and 4ft and 3ft SSW swells respectively. The energy is moderate, and the quality is good for a fun, relaxing paddle.
The real highlight is the stretch from the morning of Saturday the 25th through to the morning of Wednesday the 29th. That’s the best of the best. Clean, powerful, long-period groundswell on a classic point break. Get in the water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SE 7 | SW 26 | SW 18 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
314 | 371 | 344 | 318 | 178 | 215 | 180 | 144 | 72 | 116 | 171 | 107 | 704 | 487 | 952 | 943 | 557 | 1424 | 983 | 1056 | 1159 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:22PM1.85m | 7:53AM2.02m | 8:12PM1.71m | 8:42AM1.93m | 9:05PM1.59m | 9:33AM1.84m | 10:02PM1.50m | 10:28AM1.78m | 11:02PM1.46m | 11:25AM1.76m | 00:03AM1.46m | 12:20PM1.78m | 00:59AM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:23PM0.33m | 1:31AM0.29m | 2:15PM0.42m | 2:18AM0.41m | 3:09PM0.50m | 3:07AM0.52m | 4:07PM0.55m | 4:01AM0.60m | 5:06PM0.57m | 4:59AM0.63m | 6:05PM0.55m | 5:57AM0.63m | 6:58PM0.50m | ||||||||
5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 10 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
Temp °C | 32 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSE 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
314 | 371 | 344 | 318 | 40 | 215 | 180 | 37 | 35 | 116 | 78 | 107 | 153 | 167 | 221 | 943 | 557 | 1424 | 983 | 1056 | 1159 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 26 | SE 6 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SW 8 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 8 | SSE 7 |
157 | 58 | 176 | 168 | 178 | 27 | 23 | 144 | 72 | 72 | 171 | 14 | 704 | 487 | 952 | 129 | 48 | 273 | 163 | 92 | 54 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | W 11 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 12 | SW 14 | S 11 | SW 8 |
9 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 110 | 72 | 71 | 42 | 37 | 21 | 9 | 79 | 83 | 79 | 73 | 69 | 17 | 24 | 54 | 57 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | SE 6 | — |
— | 192 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 118 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 122 | — | — | 51 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 340 | 0 | 0 | 340 | 0 | 0 | 497 | 0 | 0 | 497 | 0 | 0 | 369 | 0 | 0 | 311 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 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.










