
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Roca surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SW swell with 828 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s 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 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Roca over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 76mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 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) | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
637 | 643 | 541 | 600 | 594 | 475 | 452 | 367 | 436 | 349 | 262 | 305 | 248 | 234 | 221 | 171 | 212 | 322 | 404 | 357 | 437 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:01AM1.66m | 9:43PM1.44m | 10:06AM1.62m | 10:52PM1.46m | 11:11AM1.63m | 11:54PM1.55m | 12:10PM1.68m | 00:45AM1.67m | 1:01PM1.75m | 1:28AM1.82m | 1:45PM1.82m | 2:07AM1.97m | 2:27PM1.89m | 2:45AM2.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:35PM0.63m | 3:40AM0.72m | 4:41PM0.65m | 4:52AM0.72m | 5:41PM0.61m | 5:57AM0.67m | 6:31PM0.54m | 6:52AM0.57m | 7:14PM0.46m | 7:38AM0.45m | 7:53PM0.37m | 8:21AM0.32m | 8:30PM0.29m | ||||||||
5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 6 | — | 4 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 34 | 23 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
637 | 643 | 541 | 600 | 594 | 475 | 452 | 367 | 436 | 122 | 262 | 305 | 126 | 115 | 86 | 86 | 88 | 322 | 404 | 357 | 437 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 |
147 | 144 | 37 | 111 | 81 | 96 | 121 | 69 | 83 | 74 | 64 | 42 | 248 | 234 | 221 | 171 | 212 | 99 | 71 | 79 | 83 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 12 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 18 | SW 24 |
46 | 41 | 90 | 34 | 37 | 29 | 33 | 44 | 79 | 349 | 55 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 26 | 37 | 223 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | ENE 2 | — | — | — | SE 3 | S 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 206 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 512 | 0 | 1 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 524 | 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.










