
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Roca surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,009 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Roca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. This forecast is all about one spot: Punta Roca.
Right now, through this whole 16-day window, Punta Roca is the only game in town. And honestly, it’s looking like a solid run, especially for a point break that loves a good SSW swell. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit.
We kick things off on Sunday, September 6th. The morning session is the standout. We’ve got a clean 5-foot swell from the SSW, with a long 15-second period pushing in. The wind is glassy, just a light SSE air, and the wave energy is sitting at a solid moderate level (959). It’s going to be very good out there. This is your best bet for the whole forecast, no question. The afternoon turns a bit scratchy with a cross-onshore breeze, so get it done early.
Monday the 7th is another classic morning. A little smaller at 4 feet, but still a nice SSW groundswell at 14 seconds. The wind is dead calm, glassy conditions. The crowd factor is “sometimes” here, so you might have to share, but with conditions that clean, it’ll be worth it. The energy is still moderate (618).
Tuesday the 8th, the swell drops off to around 2 feet, but the period jumps to 18 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell. At a point break like Punta Roca, that’s actually a bonus – it’ll line up beautifully. Morning glass again. Energy is moderate (545). Good for a longboard or a funboard.
Wednesday the 9th is small, about 3 feet, but with that same long-period SSW energy (436). Calm morning, expect some clean but small waves.
Thursday the 10th looks good again. 3 feet from the SW with an 18-second period, glassy morning, and the energy jumps back up to 859. That’s a lot of juice for a waist-high swell, meaning the sets will have some push.
Friday the 11th keeps the trend: 4 feet at 16 seconds from the SW, glassy morning, moderate energy (771). Another very good morning in the water.
Saturday the 12th starts to taper a little, 3 feet, 14 seconds, still glassy, but the energy drops to 458. Good, not great.
From Sunday the 13th through the middle of the next week, the swell gets smaller, mostly around 2 to 3 feet, though the periods stay long. There’s a run of glassy mornings, but the wave heights are modest. By Monday the 14th, it’s down to around 2 feet, but with a 19-second period, it’ll be super clean but tiny.
Then we see a pulse come back. On Tuesday the 15th, the morning has 3 feet from the SSW at 18 seconds, energy back up to 724. Very good conditions again. That trend holds through Wednesday the 16th (4 feet, 16 seconds, 806 energy) and Thursday the 17th (4 feet, 14 seconds, 686 energy). All these mornings are glassy or clean.
The second week, from about the 18th onward, the pattern stays consistent but smaller. Friday the 18th is 3 feet, glassy, moderate energy. Saturday the 19th is tiny at 2 feet but with a 19-second period. The real standout in this later period is Monday the 21st of September: 3 feet from the SSW, 18-second period, cross-offshore wind, and a solid energy reading of 661. That’s a very promising session, a good way to cap off the run.
So, the call is simple. The absolute best session is Sunday morning, September 6th. That 5-foot, 15-second, glassy SSW swell at Punta Roca is the one to circle. After that, any morning with glass and a 14-second-plus period will be clean and fun, but don't expect the same size until that next pulse around the 15th and 16th.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
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930 | 911 | 701 | 606 | 545 | 456 | 309 | 273 | 264 | 237 | 322 | 330 | 798 | 444 | 748 | 739 | 729 | 523 | 466 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:33AM1.92m | 10:13PM1.63m | 10:45AM1.90m | 11:28PM1.70m | 11:56AM1.93m | 00:35AM1.83m | 12:59PM1.98m | 1:33AM1.98m | 1:54PM2.04m | 2:23AM2.11m | 2:44PM2.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:03AM0.44m | 4:07PM0.43m | 4:19AM0.47m | 5:18PM0.40m | 5:36AM0.44m | 6:23PM0.33m | 6:45AM0.36m | 7:19PM0.24m | 7:44AM0.26m | 8:09PM0.16m | 8:37AM0.17m | 8:55PM0.11m | |||||||
— | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | 5 | — | — | 7 | — | 2 | 9 | — | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 27 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
930 | 911 | 701 | 606 | 545 | 456 | 309 | 249 | 249 | 206 | 322 | 330 | 798 | 372 | 748 | 739 | 729 | 523 | 466 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSE 7 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SE 6 | SW 18 | W 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
22 | 31 | 26 | 48 | 51 | 42 | 36 | 273 | 264 | 59 | 94 | 162 | 19 | 444 | 8 | 15 | 33 | 33 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | S 7 | SE 6 | W 9 | WNW 11 | SSW 7 | SSW 18 | SSE 6 | SW 6 | SSW 16 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | W 10 | SE 7 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 10 | SSW 19 | SE 5 |
8 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 22 | 28 | 127 | 23 | 6 | 237 | 20 | 35 | 17 | 43 | 10 | 20 | 9 | 37 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | SW 6 | — | — | SSE 6 | WNW 10 | ESE 5 | SSE 6 | WNW 3 |
47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 78 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 34 | 32 | 5 | 12 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 337 | 0 | 0 | 524 | 0 | 0 | 341 | 0 | 0 | 524 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 337 | 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.










