Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a pretty solid run of surf ahead at Punta Roca over the next couple of weeks. The window opens Sunday morning the 13th, and from there it’s mostly good, with a few absolute standouts you’re gonna want to mark on your calendar.

The overall pattern is a consistent pulse of SW groundswell, with the energy building nicely through the middle of the week. Water temps are sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, about 86°, so it’s pleasant out there. No gaps in the action – once it starts Sunday, there’s surf on offer almost every day, but the afternoons often get a bit iffy with onshore breezes.

Sunday morning the 13th kicks things off small but clean – 2ft of SW swell with a 13-second period, glassy conditions and barely a breath of wind. Combined energy is 210 (moderate). It’s a gentle start, but the water is glassy and the break is consistent, so you’ll get a few. Not a standout, but a nice way in.

Monday morning the 14th is similar, 2ft SW swell but the period jumps to 19 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. Combined energy hits 308 (moderate). Glassy again, clean, but the small size means it’ll be lining up nicely for the point. Not one for power, but for finesse it’s fun.

Now, Tuesday morning the 15th is the first real standout. Swell bumps to 2ft from the SW, period 18 seconds, combined energy 557 (moderate). But the magic is the wind – light offshore from the NNE, 3 mph, and the break is exposed to the SSW, so that’s exactly what this point wants. Expect clean, lined-up waves. This is the one to aim for this week.

Wednesday morning the 16th is another cracker. Swell pushes up to 4ft, still SW, period 16 seconds, combined energy 891 (moderate-to-strong). Glassy conditions with a light NE breeze. The size is getting fun now, but still friendly for intermediates. This is a top pick.

Thursday morning the 17th holds at 4ft SW, 14-second period, combined energy 683 (moderate). Glassy again with a light N wind. Clean, consistent, and the point will be handling it beautifully. Another morning session winner.

Friday morning the 18th drops back to 3ft, SW, 13-second period, combined energy 506 (moderate). Glassy and clean with a light S wind. Still a very good session, just a touch smaller.

Saturday morning the 19th is smaller again at 2ft, but the period is long at 19 seconds, combined energy 441 (moderate). Glassy, clean, and that long period will make it reel down the point. Not a standout due to size, but a lovely morning wave.

Sunday morning the 20th – now this one stands out. 3ft SW swell, 19-second period, combined energy 715 (moderate-to-strong). Glassy, light S wind. That’s a proper groundswell hitting the point with excellent shape. Mark this one down.

Monday morning the 21st is nearly as good – 3ft SSW, 18-second period, combined energy 686 (moderate), glassy. Clean, consistent, long lines.

Tuesday morning the 22nd: 3ft SSW, 16-second period, combined energy 566 (moderate), glassy. Still very good.

Wednesday afternoon the 23rd is a bit different – the morning is marginal with cross-shore wind, but the afternoon turns glassy again, 3ft SW, 15-second period, combined energy 487 (moderate). That’s a sneaky good session if you can wait.

Thursday morning the 24th: 3ft SW, 14-second period, combined energy 327 (moderate), glassy with a light N wind. Good, but not a standout.

Friday morning the 25th: 3ft SW, 13-second period, combined energy 257 (moderate), glassy. Solid but unspectacular.

Saturday morning the 26th: 3ft SW, 13-second period, combined energy 322 (moderate). The wind is cross-off from the ENE at 6 mph, so it’s clean. A decent option.

Sunday morning the 27th: 3ft SW, 12-second period, combined energy 512 (moderate). Cross-off wind from the E at 9 mph, clean, and the energy is building again. A good way to finish the week.

Monday morning the 28th: 3ft SW, 12-second period, combined energy 472 (moderate). Glassy and clean with a light SE wind. A solid final morning session.

Best on offer: Tuesday morning the 15th for the offshore wind and building groundswell, and Sunday morning the 20th for the long-period groundswell, glassy conditions, and bigger energy. Both are absolute crackers for Punta Roca.

Crowds are possible here – it’s a known spot, but with these morning windows and the quality on offer, it’ll be worth getting out early.

Rusty.

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