Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
30.4°C
1.0° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,111 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 24th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Roca over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

First up, we’ve got a run of surf starting Monday the 24th at Punta Roca. This is a consistent point break that’s exposed to SSW swells, and that’s exactly what’s on the menu. Monday morning is looking sweet with a clean 2ft SSW groundswell rolling in at 18 seconds. Glassy conditions, no wind. Water temp is sitting at 87°, which is about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a nice warm bath. The combined swell energy is moderate (488). That’s a great way to start.

Monday afternoon gets a bit scrappy as the wind swings onshore from the south at 18 mph, so give it a miss then.

Tuesday the 25th is another clean morning, glassy again, with 2ft SW swell at 16 seconds. The wind is off the land from the NE – zero. Still moderate energy (400). Afternoon gets crossed up with a light onshore breeze, so mornings are the go.

Wednesday the 26th is the same story: a glassy 2ft SSW swell in the morning, some clouds but no wind to speak of, energy dropping a bit to 225. Afternoon turns onshore again.

Thursday the 27th has a clean, cross-offshore morning with 1ft SSW swell, but the energy is still moderate (311). It’s small but clean.

Now, Friday the 28th is where it starts to get interesting. The morning has a light offshore breeze from the north at 6 mph, and the swell bumps up to 2ft SW with a 19-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is strong (699). The afternoon goes glassy with 3ft SW swell. This is a very good day.

Saturday the 29th is the standout of the first week. Morning is absolutely glassy, no wind, and the swell jumps to 5ft SW at 16 seconds. The energy is strong to very strong at 1027. This is excellent for experienced surfers – clean, powerful waves at a point break. The afternoon gets messy with an onshore breeze, so hit it early.

Sunday the 30th still has 5ft SW swell, and the morning is glassy again, energy still strong at 810. But be aware: the period drops to 14 seconds, so it’s a bit less refined. Afternoon gets choppy.

Monday the 31st through to Wednesday the 2nd of September sees smaller swell, dropping to 3-4ft, with mixed winds. There are still clean windows – Wednesday morning the 2nd has a glassy 3ft SSW swell with strong energy (507), so that’s a good option.

Thursday the 3rd of September is small again, 2ft SW, but glassy in the morning.

Then we get the real standout of the whole outlook. On Friday the 4th of September, the swell hits 6ft SSW at 17 seconds. The morning is glassy, and the combined energy is huge at 1845 – that’s very strong. This is excellent for experienced surfers only. This is a big, powerful groundswell at a point break, so it should line up beautifully. The morning is the window; the afternoon has a light cross-onshore breeze but the swell is still there. This is the one to circle on your calendar.

Saturday the 5th of September is similar: 6ft SSW at 16 seconds, glassy in the morning, energy still very strong at 1528. Another epic morning for experienced crew. Afternoon gets a cross-onshore breeze.

Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th still have solid swell (4ft and 4ft) with clean windows, especially Monday morning with an offshore breeze.

Tuesday the 8th of September is the last decent morning we can see: a clean, cross-offshore wind with a 3ft SSW swell. Energy is moderate (522). Not a standout but a nice way to finish the outlook.

Overall, the best surf on offer is Saturday morning the 29th of August and Friday morning the 4th of September. The 4th has the biggest, most powerful swell. Get on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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18
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17
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16
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16
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15
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18
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15
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19
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18
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16
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16
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15
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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270
351
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248
156
110
104
124
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126
384
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1033
940
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752
589
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
15
S
10
N
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NE
10
S
10
N
5
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10
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10
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15
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10
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10
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High Tide
11:48AM1.70m
00:30AM1.50m
12:44PM1.75m
1:21AM1.60m
1:33PM1.82m
2:05AM1.73m
2:16PM1.89m
2:45AM1.86m
2:57PM1.94m
3:22AM1.97m
3:35PM1.97m
3:58AM2.07m
4:13PM1.97m
Low Tide
6:26PM0.57m
6:26AM0.64m
7:14PM0.49m
7:19AM0.57m
7:56PM0.41m
8:06AM0.48m
8:34PM0.34m
8:49AM0.39m
9:09PM0.27m
9:29AM0.31m
9:43PM0.23m
10:08AM0.25m
10:18PM0.20m
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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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