Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, I’ve got the goods on Punta Roca. Let’s break it down.

The next couple of days are a bit of a slow starter, but there’s some real magic lining up toward the end of the first week and into the second. The water here is sitting at 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll notice it right away.

Saturday the 1st is a write-off with onshore wind and weak, messy surf. Forget it. Sunday the 2nd, though, we get a little pulse. Early morning at Punta Roca, the wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a clean 2ft SSW swell with a lovely 12-second period. It’s small but lined up. The combined energy is moderate (269). Monday the 3rd morning is even better – dead calm, glassy, with 3ft of SSW swell at 13 seconds. That’s your first proper chance, but it’s not the standout.

The real standout is Friday the 7th morning. This is where it gets exciting. A 2ft SSW groundswell with an 18-second period is pushing in – that’s a very long period, and on a classic right-hand point like Punta Roca it’ll wrap in and set up beautifully. The wind is offshore from the NNE, so it’ll be clean, and the combined energy is strong (562). This is a proper session for the experienced crew. That low wave height is deceptive – with that period, there’s plenty of push.

Another absolute gem is Saturday the 8th morning. Even better – 3ft of SSW swell, 16-second period, offshore NNE wind, and strong combined energy at 610. Again, glassy and clean. That’s the best on offer.

Sunday the 9th morning stays good with 4ft SW swell at 14 seconds and glassy conditions. The energy is still strong (523).

Monday the 10th morning is another keeper – 3ft SSW, 13 seconds, glassy, and strong energy (543). The afternoons all week tend to get a cross-on or onshore wind, so mornings are the move.

Into the second week, the pattern holds but the swell drops a bit. Friday the 14th morning has a 2ft SSW swell with a 19-second period – that’s a really long-period groundswell. Offshore NNE wind keeps it clean. Combined energy is moderate (472). It’ll be a bit inconsistent between sets with that long gap, but the shape on a point like this will be unreal for those who wait.

Saturday the 15th morning is the last big highlight: 4ft SW swell, 16 seconds, offshore NNE wind, and very strong combined energy (738). That’s a serious session for experts – over 3ft of clean, long-period swell on a point. The crowd factor at Punta Roca can be “sometimes” busy – on a morning like this, expect a few locals out, but the wave can handle it.

There are gaps in the first couple of days with no surf, but from Sunday the 2nd onward, there are consistent morning windows. The afternoons are mostly blown out or onshore, so plan for dawn patrol.

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