
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Roca surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 940 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) 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 0.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Roca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s get into it.
Alright, so we’ve got Punta Roca calling our names for the next couple of weeks. This classic point break is set to fire on and off, mostly from a solid SSW to SW groundswell. The water is sitting right around 86°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.
The first real taste of action comes on Tuesday morning, the 11th. It’s small but clean, with 3ft of SSW swell at a long 13 seconds. The wind is glassy from the NE, so you’re looking at silky conditions. The combined swell energy is moderate at (485). It’s not huge, but for a point break with that period, the waves will have shape.
Wednesday morning the 12th is even better. The wind goes totally calm, glassy as can be, and the swell holds at 3ft but picks up period to 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy (542). It’ll be clean as a whistle and lined up perfectly for the point.
Thursday morning the 13th is another glassy session with 2ft of SW swell at 15 seconds (349). Nice and clean again, but the size is still on the small side.
Now, Friday the 14th is where things start to get interesting. The morning brings 4ft of SW groundswell, 18-second period, and dead calm conditions. The combined energy jumps to (867). This is a standout morning – clean, powerful lines for the point.
Saturday the 15th is the real standout of the whole run. The morning session is firing with 5ft of SW swell at 16 seconds and glassy conditions. The energy is strong at (1037). This is solid, expert-level surf for the experienced crew. The point will be handling it beautifully, but it’s too big for beginners.
Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th both have clean mornings with light offshore winds from the N, and 3ft to 4ft of SW swell at 14-15 seconds (620 and 532). Good, consistent waves but not as powerful as Saturday.
After that, we roll into a stretch of smaller but still clean mornings. Tuesday the 18th has 3ft with a cross-off wind, Wednesday the 19th is glassy again with 3ft at 15 seconds (515), and Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st bring more glassy 2ft days. The energy drops into the moderate range.
The last week is a mixed bag of smaller swells and light winds, with the best being Saturday the 22nd morning – calm and glassy with 2ft of SW swell (406). There’s a long-period spike on Sunday the 23rd afternoon with 2ft at 18 seconds (519), but the cross-on wind will mess it up. The very end of the run on Wednesday the 26th morning is calm and glassy with 2ft at a very long 19 seconds (379), which could be fun and clean but tiny.
So, the real standout is Saturday the 15th morning. That’s your session. The next best is Friday the 14th morning. Get on it. The crowds are possible here sometimes, but on a good day like Saturday, everyone will be out. It’s a consistent break, so it’s not a surprise when it fires.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
229 | 399 | 229 | 334 | 264 | 217 | 226 | 275 | 258 | 760 | 614 | 885 | 929 | 739 | 793 | 551 | 543 | 543 | 395 | 395 | 373 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:09PM2.10m | 1:46AM1.91m | 2:07PM2.16m | 2:41AM2.05m | 2:59PM2.19m | 3:31AM2.17m | 3:49PM2.19m | 4:18AM2.24m | 4:35PM2.14m | 5:03AM2.25m | 5:20PM2.06m | 5:46AM2.20m | 6:04PM1.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:37PM0.18m | 7:51AM0.24m | 8:29PM0.09m | 8:48AM0.16m | 9:18PM0.03m | 9:41AM0.11m | 10:03PM0.00m | 10:30AM0.10m | 10:47PM0.03m | 11:17AM0.13m | 11:29PM0.10m | 12:03PM0.20m | 00:11AM0.20m | ||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 33 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 36 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 9 |
113 | 77 | 229 | 334 | 264 | 217 | 226 | 275 | 258 | 760 | 614 | 885 | 929 | 739 | 793 | 551 | 543 | 543 | 395 | 395 | 190 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 10 | S 8 | S 12 | SE 7 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 14 |
229 | 268 | 209 | 167 | 170 | 98 | 54 | 50 | 45 | 60 | 69 | 40 | 94 | 50 | 103 | 44 | 66 | 119 | 55 | 56 | 373 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 12 | SE 7 | SSW 20 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | S 11 | S 13 | SE 7 | SE 6 | S 12 | SW 8 | SE 6 | S 11 | S 11 | W 8 |
143 | 399 | 17 | 41 | 14 | 39 | 69 | 30 | 253 | 47 | 251 | 23 | 14 | 35 | 13 | 25 | 3 | 19 | 82 | 20 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — | E 6 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | E 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | SSW 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | 38 | — | 13 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 26 | — | — | 26 | — | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 497 | 0 | 0 | 340 | 0 | 0 | 512 | 0 | 0 | 497 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 232 | 0 | 0 | 497 | 0 |
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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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