Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
29.4°C
0.5° 

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 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,108 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Oct 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 14s. 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 21st Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 21st Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 22nd Oct)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
21
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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1.1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
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15
1.2
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15
1.2
SSW
16
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SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
WSW
11
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.8
SSW
17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
494
419
651
734
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1094
768
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522
636
688
394
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347
303
273
236
121
390
449
364
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
5
WSW
5
NNW
0
NE
5
WSW
5
N
5
NE
5
SSW
10
N
10
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10
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10
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10
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5
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10
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0
NE
5
SSW
5
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Wind State
glassy
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High Tide
10:26AM1.57m
11:07PM1.63m
11:27AM1.60m
11:58PM1.76m
12:21PM1.66m
00:43AM1.91m
1:09PM1.74m
1:26AM2.05m
1:54PM1.82m
2:09AM2.19m
2:38PM1.90m
2:52AM2.28m
3:22PM1.96m
Low Tide
4:44PM0.63m
5:21AM0.66m
5:36PM0.58m
6:17AM0.55m
6:23PM0.50m
7:05AM0.41m
7:08PM0.41m
7:50AM0.26m
7:51PM0.30m
8:34AM0.13m
8:34PM0.21m
9:17AM0.04m
9:19PM0.14m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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