Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
30.7°C
1.3° 

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 22 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★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 22nd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
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

Right, let's have a look at what's coming up. This is a solid run of surf for a classic point break, Punta Roca. The water is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 87°F, which is always a nice bonus.

We kick things off on Saturday the 22nd. The morning kicks off with a glassy 3ft S swell, period 11 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (322). It's clean, it's a Saturday, and it's a point break that's consistent. A lovely way to start the weekend. Afternoon turns a bit messy with a cross-on wind, so get it done early.

Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th are similar. Glassy mornings with 2ft and 2ft groundswells (14s and 18s periods). The energy is ramping up a bit (465 and 440). These are small but perfect, clean waves. The 18-second period on Monday is a proper long-period groundswell, which at a point like Punta Roca will wrap in beautifully, but it also means longer waits between sets.

Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th keep the pattern going. More glassy mornings with 2ft and 2ft swells. The energy is starting to dip a little (442 and 247), but it's still clean. Thursday the 27th is a bit of a standout for the first week. The wind goes offshore and stays that way all day, with 1ft to 2ft S swells, but the energy is building (279 and 362). Clean, offshore surf.

Now, Friday the 28th of August is where things get interesting. The morning has a 2ft SW groundswell with a 19-second period and a big energy jump (670). It's glassy. That's a classic setup for a point.

But the real standout of the whole outlook is a one-two punch. Saturday the 29th morning has a glassy 5ft SW swell (16s) with energy at 992, which is getting into the strong range. Then Sunday the 30th follows up with the same 5ft glassy conditions and energy at 808. That's a proper weekend of surf.

Then we've got a solid run of 3ft to 4ft swells through to the 2nd of September, with the 2nd of September morning seeing a 2ft SW groundswell from a 17-second period that jumps to 527 energy in glassy conditions.

The real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Friday the 4th of September. The morning is calling for a glassy 6ft SSW groundswell, 18-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 2132. That's a lot of power. It's a very strong, long-period groundswell hitting the point perfectly. This is for experienced surfers only; the size and power are not for the beginners. The crowd factor at Punta Roca is "sometimes", so on a day like this, expect a few people out there, but it's a long point.

The next morning, Saturday the 5th of September, is almost as good. Another 6ft SSW swell with 16-second period and 1466 energy. The mornings are the key; the afternoons get a bit of wind on them.

The run finishes on Sunday the 6th of September with a smaller 4ft SW swell, still glassy, energy at 677. A nice way to wind down.

The first week is all about the small, clean, glassy mornings with long-period energy. The second week, especially the 4th and 5th of September, is where the size and power arrive. It's a long-range forecast, so keep an eye on it, but it's looking like a belter.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:45AM1.71m
10:21PM1.42m
10:47AM1.68m
11:29PM1.43m
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
Low Tide
4:22PM0.62m
4:18AM0.68m
5:27PM0.61m
5:24AM0.68m
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
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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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