Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the horizon for Punta Roca, but it’s not all bluebirds and barrel time. The early part of the week is a bit of a slow burner, but things really start to cook from late in the week onwards.

The first proper window to get excited about kicks off on Monday the 3rd of August. The morning is looking pristine – dead glassy conditions with a small but clean 3ft swell from the SSW, carrying a nice long 13-second period. The water is currently sitting at 86°, which is just a touch warmer than average for this time of year, nothing crazy. The energy is moderate (292), so it’s not a powerhouse, but for a Monday morning with no wind, it’ll be worth the paddle.

Tuesday the 4th keeps the glassy theme going in the morning, but the swell drops a little to 2ft. Still, that long period (13s) and clean conditions mean you’ll get a few fun ones. The energy is moderate (230). The afternoons all week are a bit of a write-off with onshore winds, so stick to the early sessions.

Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th are more of the same – small, glassy mornings with a long-period groundswell. The energy is still in the moderate range (165-202), so it’s not a full-on pumping session, but it’s surfable and clean.

Then we hit the first real standout. Friday the 7th of August. The morning brings a jump in swell to 4ft from the SSE, but the period drops to 8 seconds. The energy jumps up to moderate strong (597). The wind is glassy. This is a fun, punchy morning for intermediate surfers.

Saturday the 8th of August is another standout. The morning is dead calm, with a 3ft SSW swell and a very long period of 16 seconds. The energy is strong (739). This is where the point break really starts to shine. That long period won’t make it easy for the beach breaks, but Punta Roca is a point, so it’ll handle that groundswell energy beautifully. Clean and glassy – this is the pick of the first week.

Sunday the 9th still has some good energy (541) in the morning with a clean cross-offshore breeze and a 4ft SW swell, 14-second period.

The middle of the second week (Monday 10th through Wednesday 12th) sees a dip in size, back to 2ft-3ft, but still with clean morning windows. Not a bad time for a quiet paddle, but nothing to write home about. The energy is back to moderate (280-358).

Things get serious again very late in the period. Friday the 14th of August morning sees a 3ft SSW swell with an *18-second* period. The energy is very strong (754), and the wind is light offshore from the NNE. This is a proper groundswell event. The long period will make the waves at Punta Roca thick and lined up.

Saturday the 15th of August is the absolute standout of the entire 16-day window. The morning is clear, the wind is a clean offshore breeze from the NNE, and the swell is 4ft from the SW with a 16-second period. The energy is very strong (1082). This is the pick of the fortnight. The wave energy is through the roof, and the wind is perfect. Expect smooth, hollow walls. This is for experienced surfers – the power is real.

Sunday the 16th stays good in the morning with a 3ft SW swell, 15-second period, and a gentle offshore. Energy is still strong (580). The afternoons all week, especially on the 15th and 16th, get trashed by strong southerly winds, so don’t even bother.

Monday the 17th of August closes the run with a clean, gentle offshore morning and a 3ft SW swell, 14-second period. A solid way to finish.

A note on crowds: Punta Roca *sometimes* gets busy, so if you’re aiming for the Saturday the 15th morning session, expect company. It’s a classic, and it’ll be on.

Overall, the first week is a slow build with clean but small mornings. The second week delivers the goods, especially the 15th of August. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

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