Surf Forecasts:
Punta Roca surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with 360 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m 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 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Roca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty checkin' in from the coast. Let's have a look at what's ahead for us.
Right off the bat, we're looking at Punta Roca, and it's a classic set-up – a point break that's consistent and exposed to the SSW swell. The water temp is sitting at a warm 86°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The pattern for the next fortnight is a bit of a slow burn. We've got a solid run of clean, small waves kicking off Wednesday morning, the 19th of August. The swell is a playful 3 ft from the SSW, with a very long period of 15 seconds. That's proper groundswell, and with a light NNE offshore breeze, it's going to be glassy. The combined energy is moderate at 554, so there's enough push for a fun session on a longboard or a fish. The mornings are the key here; the afternoons get a southerly onshore wind that kills it.
We then settle into a long stretch of clean, glassy mornings from Thursday the 20th right through the rest of the week. The swell drops a bit to 2 ft - 3 ft, still from the SSW/SW, with periods ranging from 11 to 15 seconds. The wind is a treat – mostly calm or very light easterly breezes. It's a classic, small-wave, clean spell for the point. The best window here is the morning of Sunday the 23rd, with a 2 ft SW swell, 14-second period, glassy winds, and a combined energy of 429. It's about as good as it gets for those smaller days.
Now, pay attention to the 28th of August. Friday morning shows a nice jump in energy to 2 ft from the SW, but the period is a long 16 seconds and the combined energy ramps up to 592. The wind is a light WNW, which is glassy. That's a standout morning.
The real standout of the whole outlook, though, is the morning of Sunday the 30th of August. We get a solid 5 ft swell from the SSW, with a 15-second period. The combined energy is a strong 1108, and the wind is completely glassy from the SE. This is "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers" territory. It's a bit of a step up in size, so it's not for the groms, but for anyone with a bit of experience, that's the session to circle on the calendar. The morning of the 31st will also be very good with a 4 ft SSW swell and glassy conditions.
After that, we're back into a pattern of clean, smaller mornings into the first week of September. The morning of the 3rd of September looks promising, with a 2 ft SW swell, a very long 17-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is a solid 523. It's a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it's a promising one.
So, to wrap it up: the best of the best is the morning of Sunday the 30th of August. If you can only get one session, that's it. The mornings of the 28th and 31st are also top-tier. For the smaller, cleaner days, the whole stretch from the 19th to the 25th is a longboarder's dream.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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372 | 208 | 189 | 178 | 147 | 235 | 198 | 191 | 224 | 181 | 191 | 189 | 218 | 286 | 106 | 270 | 351 | 271 | 173 | 217 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:33PM1.69m | 7:58AM1.88m | 8:22PM1.57m | 8:48AM1.78m | 9:17PM1.47m | 9:45AM1.71m | 10:21PM1.42m | 10:47AM1.68m | 11:29PM1.43m | 11:48AM1.70m | 00:30AM1.50m | 12:44PM1.75m | 1:21AM1.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:35AM0.44m | 2:24PM0.50m | 2:22AM0.55m | 3:19PM0.58m | 3:15AM0.63m | 4:22PM0.62m | 4:18AM0.68m | 5:27PM0.61m | 5:24AM0.68m | 6:26PM0.57m | 6:26AM0.64m | 7:14PM0.49m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 17 | — | 1 | 10 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 11 |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSE 8 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 |
372 | 208 | 153 | 178 | 147 | 235 | 198 | 191 | 224 | 181 | 138 | 154 | 90 | 286 | 75 | 270 | 351 | 57 | 107 | 217 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SE 7 | SW 14 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 14 | SSE 7 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 9 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 6 |
33 | 36 | 189 | 33 | 49 | 93 | 56 | 144 | 97 | 166 | 191 | 189 | 180 | 81 | 106 | 64 | 43 | 271 | 173 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | S 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 14 | SE 6 | SSW 16 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 8 | SW 11 | S 9 |
30 | 33 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 52 | 13 | 107 | 22 | 13 | 148 | 218 | 113 | 62 | 71 | 71 | 49 | 31 | 39 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | — | — | SSE 7 | W 10 | — | SSW 3 | — | NE 3 | S 3 | — | — | S 3 | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | SSE 8 | — |
47 | — | — | 86 | 2 | — | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 77 | — | — | 77 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 482 | 0 | 0 | 482 | 0 | 0 | 497 | 0 | 0 | 497 | 0 | 0 | 497 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
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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.











