Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
30.3° C
1.0° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 649 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Roca in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 6th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 7th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 8th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up, starting with a few small, clean days that’ll build into some real quality by the second weekend. The standout windows are Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th, with another absolute cracker on Saturday the 15th of August. The swell direction is a consistent SSW to SW, which is exactly what this spot wants to see.

Thursday, August 6th kicks things off with a small but clean 2ft SSW swell at 14 seconds. The wind is glassy from the NE at 3 mph in the morning, making for a real nice session on the smaller boards. The water temp is about average for this time of year. The energy is moderate (207). Thursday afternoon gets a bit bumpy with onshore wind, so stick to the morning.

Friday, August 7th is another beauty morning. The swell picks up a touch to 3ft, but the period jumps to 18 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. With zero wind and glassy conditions, it’ll be clean and lined up. The energy is strong (451). The afternoon gets a bit tricky with onshore wind, so again, sunrise is the move.

Saturday, August 8th – This is a standout. The morning delivers 4ft of SSW swell at 16 seconds, with glassy conditions from the ESE at 3 mph. The energy is pumping (702). This is going to be a really fun, clean day at Punta Roca. The afternoon sees the wind swing cross-on, so you want to be out there early.

Sunday, August 9th – Another top-shelf morning. A 4ft SW swell at 14 seconds, with glassy NE wind at 3 mph. The energy is still strong (540). It’s a very similar vibe to Saturday – clean, punchy, and fun. The afternoon gets chopped by a 9 mph onshore breeze, so the morning is where it’s at.

Monday, August 10th through Thursday, August 13th – The size drops back to the 3ft to 3ft range, but the mornings are still clean and glassy. A few afternoon sea breezes mess things up, but the early sessions are well worth it. The energy stays moderate (330-491).

Friday, August 14th – Things start to ramp up again. The morning sees 4ft of SW swell at a long 18 seconds, with glassy conditions. The energy is very strong (890). This is a big precursor to the weekend.

Saturday, August 15th – THE standout of the whole forecast. The morning delivers 5ft of SW swell at 16 seconds, with absolutely zero wind – glassy perfection. The energy is very strong (1141). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The swell is big enough to be a handful for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of time in the water, this is a day to remember. The afternoon gets a bit tricky again with onshore wind.

Sunday, August 16th – Still a good one. 4ft SW swell at 15 seconds, glassy morning conditions. The energy is strong (716). Another great morning session.

Monday, August 17th through Wednesday, August 19th – The quality holds. Clean offshore and glassy mornings with 3ft to 4ft SW swell. The energy stays solid (530-597). The afternoons are messy, but the mornings are gold.

Thursday, August 20th – A smaller day, 3ft SW swell at 14 seconds, with glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (304). A good, relaxing morning.

Friday, August 21st – The forecast wraps up with a bang. 4ft of SSW swell at 16 seconds, glassy conditions from the NNE at 3 mph. The energy is very strong (900). This looks like another fantastic morning to finish the run.

The crowds at Punta Roca can be a factor, so get out there early on the standouts, especially the 8th, 9th, and 15th of August. This is a cracking outlook.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:50AM2.03m
8:12PM1.65m
8:45AM2.00m
9:13PM1.60m
9:48AM1.99m
10:23PM1.60m
10:57AM2.00m
11:36PM1.65m
12:05PM2.04m
00:45AM1.76m
1:09PM2.10m
1:46AM1.91m
Low Tide
1:22AM0.34m
2:15PM0.41m
2:14AM0.38m
3:16PM0.43m
3:15AM0.41m
4:24PM0.42m
4:25AM0.42m
5:33PM0.37m
5:38AM0.39m
6:38PM0.29m
6:48AM0.32m
7:37PM0.18m
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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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