Surf Forecasts:
Punta Roca surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,433 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Roca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the cards at Punta Roca. This is a classic point break set-up, consistent and exposed to the swell, so when it lines up, it lines up proper. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing too wild, just the usual tropical warmth.
We kick off this Sunday morning the 30th of August with a beautiful 5ft SW groundswell at 14 seconds, and the wind is glassy out of the SE. That’s a magic combo for a point break. The combined energy is a solid moderate 812 (moderate wave energy). This is the real deal, folks – clean, long lines peeling down the point. The standouts for the whole outlook are Sunday morning the 30th, and then Friday morning the 4th of September. That Friday morning session is a monster: 5ft of SW groundswell, but with a 17-second period, which is very long. That kind of period on a point like Punta Roca means proper, powerful, open faces. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1277 (strong wave energy). It’s glassy again, with SE wind. This is expert territory if the swell pushes over 5ft, so if you're not comfortable in solid surf, sit this one out.
Monday morning the 31st of August offers a smaller 4ft SW swell with glassy winds – a nice option for intermediates. You can get your fix before the afternoon cross-onshore wind messes it up. Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd are similar: clean mornings with 3ft SW swell, then the afternoons turn onshore and get a bit sketchy with risk of storms.
Then, we hit a real highlight. Thursday the 3rd of September morning is a sneaky good one: only 2ft, but the period is a very long 16 seconds from the SW, glassy conditions. That’s a low-tide longboard special, the kind of day where the wave just hums. The energy reading is a moderate 638 (moderate wave energy), but it's all quality.
The big push comes in on Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th. Friday morning we already covered – that’s the standout. Saturday morning the 5th of September brings 6ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the wind is dead calm. That’s a serious swell for this point, and the combined energy is 1398 (strong wave energy). That’s for experienced surfers only. The sets will be packing a punch and the current will be pulling.
Sunday the 6th of September holds 5ft SSW swell on the morning with glassy winds. Still a heavy wave, but maybe a notch down from Saturday. The following week, from the 7th through to the 14th of September, the swell drops back but stays present. The mornings generally look clean with light winds and smaller 2ft to 4ft SW groundswell. The long-period swells (16-18 seconds) stick around, giving those waves extra shape and energy. Keep an eye on the 8th of September Tuesday morning – 2ft SW at 18 seconds, dead calm. That’s a very long period groundswell that will wrap beautifully into the point.
There’s a bit of a lull towards the 13th and 14th of September with the swell dropping to 1ft to 2ft, but the long period means there’ll still be the odd set to keep you interested. The last record we have is Monday morning the 14th with 2ft SW swell at 18 seconds and dead calm winds.
Overall, if you can get out on the Sunday morning the 30th or the Friday morning the 4th, that’s your best bet. Fair warning: crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get in early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 |
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967 | 763 | 752 | 581 | 412 | 406 | 336 | 290 | 273 | 273 | 234 | 286 | 271 | 248 | 459 | 1021 | 1073 | 1193 | 1433 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 3:58AM2.07m | 4:13PM1.97m | 4:34AM2.13m | 4:51PM1.95m | 5:12AM2.17m | 5:30PM1.91m | 5:52AM2.16m | 6:13PM1.84m | 6:37AM2.12m | 7:00PM1.77m | 7:27AM2.06m | 7:54PM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:43PM0.23m | 10:08AM0.25m | 10:18PM0.20m | 10:48AM0.21m | 10:54PM0.19m | 11:29AM0.21m | 11:33PM0.21m | 12:12PM0.23m | 00:15AM0.24m | 1:00PM0.28m | 1:02AM0.30m | 1:54PM0.35m | 1:57AM0.38m | ||||||
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 12 | — | 3 | 10 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 5 |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 |
967 | 763 | 752 | 581 | 412 | 406 | 336 | 290 | 273 | 273 | 234 | 286 | 212 | 248 | 459 | 1021 | 1073 | 1193 | 1433 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 7 | W 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | S 7 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSE 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | W 8 |
45 | 41 | 6 | 32 | 22 | 29 | 19 | 84 | 124 | 47 | 204 | 278 | 271 | 142 | 144 | 16 | 179 | 167 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 6 | W 8 | W 4 | W 10 | SSW 18 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 19 | S 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — |
35 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 124 | 23 | 21 | 29 | 248 | 23 | 47 | 25 | 24 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | S 6 | WNW 3 | E 5 | S 7 | WSW 3 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 53 | — | — | 28 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 2 | — | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 311 | 0 | 0 | 337 | 0 | 0 | 337 | 0 | 0 | 369 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 337 | 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.











