Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
30.4° C
1.1° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy 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★+): Monday 3 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with SW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 7th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s
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 with the full look at the next 16 days.

Alright, listen up. We’ve got a decent run of surf coming our way, but you’ve gotta pick your moments. The standout session for the whole period is the morning of Saturday the 15th of August. We’re looking at consistent 4ft of SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, sliding into Punta Roca. The wind is glassy, so the place will be a dream. The combined energy reading is strong at 843. It’s going to be proper good. The crowds are a bit of a factor here, as this spot can get busy, so get down early.

We start on Monday the 3rd of August. The morning is the pick of the week. A clean 3ft of SW groundswell, period at 13 seconds, and the wind is completely glassy. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 87°. The wave energy is moderate at 292. It’s a great way to kick things off, but it’s a morning-only deal. The afternoon turns into a cross-on mess.

Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are for the dedicated. The swell drops to 2ft and 2ft, respectively. The mornings are glassy, so you can get a few clean ones, but the energy is weak (186 and 166). Thursday the 6th is the same story: small glassy waves in the morning, then onshore junk in the afternoon.

Now, Friday the 7th of August is a real highlight. The morning sees a 2ft swell, but the period jumps to 18 seconds, and the energy skyrockets to 529. The wind is glassy. This is a long-period groundswell that will wrap into the point beautifully. It’s a very good session.

Saturday the 8th of August is the best of the first week. The morning brings 3ft of clean, offshore wind swell. The period is 16 seconds, and the energy is strong at 750. This is another standout. The afternoon is a bit questionable with the wind switching, but the morning is the goods.

Sunday the 9th of August morning is also very good, with 4ft of SW groundswell, glassy conditions, and strong energy at 531. The afternoon turns choppy again.

The second week is still promising, but a bit more of a gamble. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th have clean, smaller waves in the mornings. Wednesday the 12th has a glassy morning with 2ft and a 16-second period, and Thursday the 13th has clean offshore winds on 2ft of SW groundswell. Friday the 14th morning has a 2ft, 19-second period groundswell – very long period, which will be a test of patience but the waves will be lined up.

Then we get to the big one. I already told you, Saturday the 15th of August morning is the absolute best of the whole forecast. 4ft, 16-second period, glassy, and huge energy. The afternoon turns cross-on, so it’s a morning mission.

Sunday the 16th of August looks similar: 4ft of glassy SW groundswell in the morning. It’s the second best of the second week.

Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th of August finish the run with clean, smaller surf in the mornings, 3ft, and offshore winds.

Bottom line: There are no gaps in the good surf. The mornings of Friday the 7th, Saturday the 8th, and especially Saturday the 15th are the ones to circle. Get on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 78mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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304
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:54PM1.86m
6:21AM2.04m
6:34PM1.80m
7:02AM2.04m
7:20PM1.72m
7:50AM2.03m
8:12PM1.65m
8:45AM2.00m
9:13PM1.60m
9:48AM1.99m
10:23PM1.60m
10:57AM2.00m
11:36PM1.65m
Low Tide
11:53AM0.36m
00:00AM0.27m
12:36PM0.36m
00:39AM0.30m
1:22PM0.38m
1:22AM0.34m
2:15PM0.41m
2:14AM0.38m
3:16PM0.43m
3:15AM0.41m
4:24PM0.42m
4:25AM0.42m
5:33PM0.37m
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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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