Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
30.1° C
0.9° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,837 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 24s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 24s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. 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 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6AM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 24th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 24s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 28th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what El Salvador’s serving up over the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a solid window of surf coming through. The main event is definitely Punta Roca, a classic point break that’s exposed to the SSW swell. Water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so you won’t need the thickest rubber.

Things kick off proper on Friday morning, July 24th. We’re looking at a clean 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 24 seconds. The wind is glassy, dead calm, and the combined energy is moderate (971). It’s not huge, but that long period and offshore wind mean long, peeling lines. This is a runner for the best session of the stretch.

Saturday morning, July 25th is another beauty. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SSW, period is still a very long 21 seconds, and again, glassy conditions. The energy is strong (1115). This is a standout; the point will be reeling off clean, makeable waves.

Sunday morning, July 26th keeps the run going. A solid 4ft SSW swell, period still a long 19 seconds, with zero wind and glassy conditions. Energy is strong (1128). This is another top-tier morning for experienced surfers looking for that classic Roca wall.

Monday morning, July 27th is a step up in size to 5ft from the SSW, but the wind goes light cross-shore, which isn’t as perfect. Energy is strong (1507). It’s still surfable, but the Saturday morning was cleaner.

Tuesday morning, July 28th is a big one. The swell hits 6ft from the SSW, period is a long 18 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the NE. The energy is very strong (1837). This is punchy, powerful point surf, and with that offshore wind, it’s going to be a proper session for the experienced crew. This is a highlight.

After that, the swell slowly backs off through the week. Thursday morning, July 30th sees 4ft SSW swell with a clean cross-offshore wind from the NNW. Energy is moderate (751). It’s still good, but the size is dropping.

Friday morning, July 31st is a nice little 4ft SSW swell with glassy winds. Energy is moderate (559). A good morning for a cruisey session.

The pattern then winds down. We get a string of smaller, cleaner days from August 1st through August 4th with swell hovering around 2ft to 3ft, mostly from the SW. The wind is often glassy or offshore, so the waves will be clean but small. The energy is weak (between 195 and 336). The point will be working, but it’s a grovel board situation.

The run fades out into the second week. From August 5th onward, the swell drops to 1ft to 2ft, and while there are a few glassy mornings, the energy is weak (141 to 232). There’s a long gap here with no real standouts; it’s small and ordinary.

Best bet: For the serious surfer, Saturday morning, July 25th and Tuesday morning, July 28th are the absolute standouts. The 28th has the biggest swell and offshore wind, but the 25th is a classic, clean groundswell day. The long period means the point will be linking up beautifully.

Stay stoked.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
10:02PM1.50m
10:28AM1.78m
11:02PM1.46m
11:25AM1.76m
00:03AM1.46m
12:20PM1.78m
00:59AM1.50m
1:12PM1.82m
1:49AM1.58m
1:59PM1.88m
2:34AM1.67m
2:42PM1.93m
Low Tide
4:01AM0.60m
5:06PM0.57m
4:59AM0.63m
6:05PM0.55m
5:57AM0.63m
6:58PM0.50m
6:52AM0.59m
7:46PM0.44m
7:42AM0.54m
8:28PM0.37m
8:28AM0.49m
9:07PM0.31m
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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.

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