Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watchin’ this stretch for long enough to know when it’s got a bit of soul. We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead at Punta Roca, with a bit of everything over the next couple of weeks. The standout window is sittin’ right at the end of the month and into the start of September. If you can only pick a couple of days, aim for Saturday the 29th of August and Sunday the 30th of August – that’s where the magic really lines up.

Let’s start with the break: Punta Roca – a classic point break that likes the swell from SSW. It’s consistent and handles the groundswell like a champ. Water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Tuesday morning the 18th of August has a glassy start with some clouds, 5 km/h wind from the west, and a 3 ft swell from the SW at 14 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell with moderate wave energy (457). It’s clean, but nothin’ to write home about. The afternoons go cross-on and choppy, so you’re better off paddling out in the mornings all week.

Wednesday the 19th through to Saturday the 22nd keep that same rhythm: mornings glassy, swell around 2 ft to 3 ft from the SW or S, periods sittin’ between 11 and 15 seconds. The energy hangs in the moderate range (227 up to 494). Saturday afternoon the 22nd gets a risk of t-storms and cross-on wind, so bail before lunch.

Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th bring a drop in size – 2 ft to 2 ft – but with very long period swell at 18 seconds. That kind of period can make a point break like Punta Roca really reel off clean lines, but the sets will be spread out. Mornings are glassy, afternoons turn cross-on again. Not a big day, but if you’re keen for a smooth glide, Sunday morning’s your window (wave energy 484).

Tuesday the 25th morning is dead calm, 2 ft from the SW at 16 seconds. It’s surfable but the energy’s droppin’ to 371. From here we hit a dry patch: the 26th morning is glassy but only 2 ft at 15 seconds (194) and the afternoon turns onshore. Thursday the 27th is a write-off with cross-shore winds and a tiny 1 ft to 2 ft swell – that’s a skip day.

Now here’s where it gets good. Friday the 28th morning lights up again: 3 ft from the SW at 16 seconds, glassy with a slight air (445). But the real gear-shift is Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th. Saturday morning the 29th, you’ve got 4 ft from the SSW at 17 seconds, dead calm, glassy conditions, and the wave energy jumps to 1020 – that’s strong, powerful groundswell. This is expert-level size, not for beginners. The break will be workin’ its magic with that long-period SSW swell. It’s exposed to the swell and the direction matches the optimum, so expect clean, lined-up waves. The afternoon brings a risk of t-storms and cross-on wind, but the morning is pure gold. Crowds are possible – that’s a “sometimes” tag – but it’s worth the paddle.

Sunday the 30th morning keeps the energy pumpin’ – 5 ft from the SSW at 15 seconds, 1104 in combined energy, glassy with a slight air. Again, this is for experienced surfers; it’s powerful and clean. The optimum swell direction is right on the money. If you’re comfortable in solid point surf, these two mornings are the best on offer. Monday the 31st morning still holds 4 ft from the SSW at 14 seconds with 712 energy and glassy conditions, but it’s a notch down. Tuesday the 1st of September morning stays clean at 4 ft from the SW, 13 seconds, 563 energy – still a very good session. Wednesday the 2nd of September morning rounds it out with 4 ft from the SSW at 12 seconds and 743 energy, glassy again.

So, wrap it up: the first week is all about the early glassy sessions with shoulder-high waves and long periods, but the real standout is the last few days of August and first of September – Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th mornings are the pick, with strong, clean groundswell and proper size. Get in the water early, watch for the afternoon seabreezes, and enjoy.

Rusty

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