Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, with a few standout mornings that are going to be worth the early alarm. The main player is Punta Roca, a classic point break that loves a good SSW swell. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The first couple of days are small but clean. Thursday the 20th morning is glassy with 2ft of SW swell coming in at a long 14 seconds. It’s tiny, but the conditions are perfect. The energy is light (355), so it’s more about a fun little cruise than a proper session. Friday morning the 21st is similar, 3ft from the SSW at 11 seconds, with glassy conditions again. The energy is still moderate (240). Saturday morning the 22nd picks up a touch to 3ft from the S, same clean glassy vibe, and the energy is nudging up (388). Sunday the 23rd is another glassy morning, 2ft from the SW at 14 seconds, with a moderate energy reading (459). Monday the 24th morning is glassy too, 2ft of long-period SSW swell at 18 seconds (401). Tuesday the 25th keeps the morning glassy streak alive with 2ft from the SW at 16 seconds (404). Wednesday the 26th morning sees a light offshore wind from the N, 2ft from the SSW at 15 seconds – clean, but still small (208).

Now, here’s a weird one. Thursday the 27th morning brings a jump in size to 4ft, but it’s from the SSE with a short period of just 7 seconds. That’s windswell, not the good stuff, and the energy is moderate (378). It’s glassy, so it’ll be rideable, but don’t expect the usual Roca quality.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Saturday the 29th of August. This is the best of the whole run. The morning kicks off with a solid 5ft of SW groundswell, a long 16-second period, and a light offshore wind from the NNE. The energy is strong (1338). This is proper, powerful Roca. The afternoon holds the same size and a clean cross-offshore wind from the N. This is for experienced surfers – it’s a bit too big for beginners. The crowd is likely to be there, as it’s a consistent break that’s no secret.

Sunday the 30th morning is still excellent, with 5ft from the SW at 15 seconds and a light offshore wind (930). A great backup option. Monday the 31st morning drops back to 4ft from the SW, but with glassy conditions and a moderate energy (444). Tuesday the 1st of September and Wednesday the 2nd are back to the smaller, glassy mornings, with 3ft and 3ft from the SSW. Thursday the 3rd is 2ft from the SW with a long 17-second period and glassy (494). Finally, Friday the 4th of September morning brings a nice uptick with 4ft from the SSW at 16 seconds and a clean cross-offshore wind (762). That’s a solid, promising way to finish the outlook.

So, to put it simply: the mornings are your friend. The afternoons are blown out by onshore winds. The absolute peak is Saturday the 29th – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. Go get it.

Rusty.

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