Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

It’s a slow start, with little to nothing on offer for the first couple of days. The real action doesn’t kick in until Friday the 24th, and even then it’s building towards a proper standout session. The best of the whole window is going to be a stretch of mornings from Saturday the 25th through to Monday the 27th, with a solid pulse of SSW groundswell and glassy conditions. The water is sitting at 86°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

The standout is Punta Roca on Saturday the 25th of July. We’re looking at a clean 3ft swell from the SSW, with a long 21-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is glassy, a light NNW breeze. The wave energy is strong (1193), and this point break is going to be lined up and offering some beautiful, long rides. It’s a consistent spot, and with those conditions, it’s a top call for experienced surfers. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so you might have some company.

Sunday the 26th is almost as good. Another glassy morning, this time with a 4ft SSW swell, still a solid 19-second period, and strong energy (1118). That’s a touch more size, still clean, and still excellent for experienced surfers.

Monday the 27th is the biggest of the bunch, with 5ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and the strongest energy of the run (1487). The wind is dead calm, making it glassy. That’s a solid wave, but at 5ft, it’s getting into the size where beginners might want to sit this one out.

After that, the quality drops off. The wind shifts onshore, and the swell starts to fade. The mornings of Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st offer some clean windows with north winds, but the swell is dialing back to 4ft and 4ft. The energy is moderate (746 and 491). Not terrible, but not the epic sessions of that weekend.

The second week is pretty quiet. A few small, clean mornings on August 1st, August 3rd, August 5th, and August 6th, with swells down around 2ft to 3ft. The energy is weak (under 300) and the periods are shorter. You’ll find a surfable wave if you’re keen, but it won’t be setting the world on fire. Glassy conditions on the 6th of August with a 3ft swell from the SSW might be a decent log session.

So, to sum it up: the window is a bit slow to start, but the weekend of the 25th-27th of July is the clear winner. Get on it for the cleanest, most powerful waves of the outlook.

Rusty.

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