Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
30.4°C
1.3° 

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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 748 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with SW 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 (Sep 11) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 11th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 11th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 16th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here with a look at what we’ve got on the horizon. It’s looking like a mixed bag, but there are a few windows where it all lines up. Let’s get into it.

The week kicks off slow. Thursday the 10th is a write-off with a messy onshore wind, so don’t even bother. But the real story starts on Friday morning, the 11th. We’ve got a decent groundswell rolling in – 4 ft from the southwest, with a long 16-second period. That’s proper energy, and the best part? It’s dead glassy. Zero wind. The water’s sitting at a touch warmer than normal at 87°F, so you’re in for a treat. The combined energy is a solid 783, so there’s plenty of push. Punta Roca is a consistent point break, exposed to the SSW swell and it’s hitting the optimum direction. This is your standout for the whole outlook. Clean, lined-up, and begging for some early morning pits.

Saturday the 12th morning is still okay – glassy, but the swell drops a notch to 3 ft. Sunday and Monday see the swell fade out, but then we get a new pulse. Check out Tuesday the 15th morning: 2 ft from the SW but with an 18-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell, and with glassy offshore winds from the north, Punta Roca (El Salvador) will be clean as a whistle. The energy is moderate at 586, but the quality will punch above the height.

Wednesday the 16th morning is another stunner – 4 ft SW swell, 16-second period, and glassy NNE winds. That’s a repeat of the Friday formula but slightly smaller. That’s the second real standout.

After that, we get a bit of a lull. Swell stays around 3 ft but the wind gets tricky. Thursday the 17th morning is glassy again, but the swell period drops to 14 seconds – still good, but not as meaty.

Now, peeking way into the future, around the 25th of September, there’s a late pulse that catches the eye. Friday afternoon shows a jump in energy to 1224 with a 21-second period. That’s a huge, very long period groundswell. But the wind is onshore from the south, so it’s a bit of a tease. Margins are thin. Could be a classic case of big, clean lines if the wind swings, but that’s a long-range call and less certain.

Overall, the punchy windows are Friday the 11th and Wednesday the 16th. Get on those. Punta Roca is consistent and handles this SW groundswell beautifully. The crowds can show up sometimes, but with these early morning glass-offs, you’ll beat the pack. Don’t sleep on it.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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SW
16
1.2
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16
1.2
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16
1.1
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15
1
SW
14
1
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14
0.9
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14
0.7
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14
0.6
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13
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SSW
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19
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18
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0.7
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18
1.1
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16
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16
1.1
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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
748
739
729
523
412
407
301
189
140
140
248
175
204
399
319
695
595
748
674
489
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
5
NW
0
SE
10
SW
5
NNW
5
SE
10
SSW
10
NNE
5
ESE
15
SW
10
NNW
5
NNE
15
SSW
5
NNW
5
N
15
SW
10
NNE
5
NNE
15
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10
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High Tide
2:23AM2.11m
2:44PM2.08m
3:09AM2.21m
3:29PM2.09m
3:51AM2.25m
4:12PM2.06m
4:32AM2.24m
4:53PM2.00m
5:12AM2.18m
5:34PM1.91m
5:51AM2.08m
6:14PM1.80m
Low Tide
8:09PM0.16m
8:37AM0.17m
8:55PM0.11m
9:24AM0.11m
9:37PM0.10m
10:08AM0.09m
10:18PM0.12m
10:50AM0.12m
10:58PM0.17m
11:31AM0.18m
11:36PM0.26m
12:12PM0.26m
00:15AM0.36m
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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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