
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Roca surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 697 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Roca over the next 16 days.
Right, pull up a log and let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Punta Roca over the next couple of weeks. This is a classic point break that loves a good SSW swell, and we’ve got that lined up nicely. The water’s sitting at 86°F on average, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s a bit of a treat.
The pattern settles in from Saturday the 11th. Friday the 10th is a write-off – poor conditions and a southerly wind blowing straight onshore, so don’t bother. But Saturday morning is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the SSW with a proper 16-second period – that’s groundswell with some real grunt. The wind is glassy, coming from the NNE, which is offshore for this spot. The combined energy is 700 (moderate), and it’s looking like very good surf. The only downside is that it can get a bit crowded here sometimes, so get in early.
Sunday morning the 12th is also a standout. The swell holds at 4ft from the SSW, period drops slightly to 14 seconds, but the wind is a light cross-offshore from the NE. The waves will be clean and well-shaped, with combined energy at 619 (moderate). This is a solid session for intermediates.
Monday morning the 13th keeps the run going – 3ft from the SSW, 13-second period, and a clean offshore breeze from the NNE. Combined energy is 521. Conditions are very good again. The afternoons through this stretch get a bit cross-onshore and choppy, so mornings are the key.
Tuesday the 14th morning offers 3ft with glassy conditions and a 13-second period, but the energy drops to 382. It’s still good, just a bit smaller. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th mornings follow a similar pattern – tidy 3ft to 2ft waves with offshore or glassy winds. Consistent, clean, but nothing giant.
Now, there’s a bit of a gap where the quality drops in the afternoons, but mornings remain surfable right through to the 18th and 19th. The 19th Sunday morning is particularly nice – 3ft from the SSW, 13-second period, and completely glassy with zero wind. That’s a rare treat. Combined energy at 367 (weak).
The real standout of the whole outlook, though, is Saturday the 25th. Early morning we’ve got 2ft from the SSW, but the period is a massive 21 seconds – that’s very long-period groundswell. For a point break like Punta Roca, that’s going to produce some incredibly long, peeling lines. The wind is glassy from the ENE, and the combined energy is 589 (moderate). This is a “set your alarm” morning. The afternoon holds similar energy but the wind swings onshore, so don’t sleep in.
Overall, the first week is consistent and clean with a few high-quality mornings. The second week is a bit smaller but still has that killer glassy session on the 19th and the big-period standout on the 25th. Crowds are likely on the best days, but that’s the price of a good wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
382 | 414 | 596 | 697 | 537 | 508 | 437 | 373 | 282 | 282 | 273 | 212 | 202 | 290 | 232 | 290 | 261 | 226 | 265 | 394 | 195 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | off | glassy |
High Tide | 10:44PM1.60m | 11:15AM2.07m | 11:51PM1.66m | 12:19PM2.13m | 00:56AM1.75m | 1:20PM2.20m | 1:58AM1.87m | 2:18PM2.26m | 2:55AM2.00m | 3:13PM2.28m | 3:49AM2.11m | 4:05PM2.27m | 4:40AM2.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:47PM0.41m | 4:43AM0.40m | 5:52PM0.33m | 5:50AM0.34m | 6:54PM0.23m | 6:56AM0.27m | 7:52PM0.13m | 7:59AM0.20m | 8:46PM0.04m | 8:58AM0.14m | 9:37PM-0.03m | 9:54AM0.11m | 10:26PM-0.04m | 10:48AM0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | |
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | 6:28 | |
mm | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 31 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 7 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SE 7 |
382 | 414 | 596 | 697 | 537 | 508 | 134 | 373 | 178 | 282 | 273 | 212 | 147 | 70 | 232 | 290 | 261 | 186 | 265 | 394 | 79 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSW 18 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSW 14 | SE 6 | SSW 13 | SE 7 | SSW 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SSW 14 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 16 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSW 13 |
59 | 178 | 73 | 72 | 81 | 89 | 437 | 32 | 282 | 46 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 290 | 38 | 77 | 48 | 226 | 36 | 13 | 195 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 6 | S 8 | S 21 | SW 22 | SW 24 | SW 20 | S 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 23 | SSW 12 | S 8 | SW 16 | S 8 | SSW 15 |
40 | 27 | 31 | 9 | 19 | 22 | 15 | 28 | 61 | 121 | 29 | 138 | 202 | 209 | 121 | 21 | 136 | 10 | 41 | 10 | 142 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | E 5 | — | SE 6 | — |
— | — | — | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | 61 | — | — | 56 | — | — | 51 | — | 15 | — | 30 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 477 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 160 | 0 | 0 | 215 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 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.











