
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Roca surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW 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★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| 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, this is Rusty, checking in with a look at the coming weeks for Punta Roca.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a classic setup brewing. This point break is a gem when it lines up, and for the next week or so, it’s looking pretty sweet. The core of the action is a consistent, long-period SW groundswell. That deep ocean energy is going to wrap right into the point, giving us some proper, lined-up waves that hold their shape. For a point break like this, that long-period stuff from the southwest is pure magic.
We’ll kick things off on Saturday the 12th with a solid 3 ft SW swell at 14 seconds. The water’s a balmy 86°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, but nothing too wild. The real beauty of Saturday morning is the glassy conditions. It’s going to be clean as a whistle, and with moderate wave energy (461), the sets will have some push. Sunday the 13th drops off a touch to 2 ft but stays glassy. It’ll be smaller, but still fun on the right tide.
The standout window is from Monday the 15th through to Thursday the 18th. Tuesday the 15th morning is a genuine highlight: dead calm, glassy, with a 2 ft SW swell at 18 seconds. The wave energy jumps right up (555) and the quality is going to be excellent. Wednesday the 16th morning is just as good: clean, 4 ft SW at 16 seconds, and the energy is pumping (895). Thursday the 17th morning is another cracker with a 4 ft SW at 14 seconds and absolute glass. These mornings are your best bet for clean, rippable walls with not a breath of wind.
Now, a heads up. The afternoons during that same stretch get a bit shifty, with moderate onshore breezes kicking in. It’ll get choppy and messy, so time your sessions for the dawn patrol. The crowds can be an issue here too, especially when it’s good, so expect some company out the back.
After that run, we’ve got a small lull from the 19th to the 23rd. The swell dips right down to 2 ft to 3 ft, but the mornings still look clean and glassy. It’ll be small, but for a longboard or a fun morning session, it’ll still be worth a paddle. The mornings stay the winning ticket.
Looking further out, into the second week, there’s a change on the horizon for the 26th and 27th of September. We’re looking at a jump in size to a 7 ft swell, but it’s coming from the SSE and S, with a short, 8-9 second period. That’s a windswell. The energy is high (over 700), but the quality won’t be the same as the SW groundswell. It’ll be a bit more of a closeout at the point, but the winds are forecast to be cross-offshore and clean. That’s promising, but this is a long way off, so it’s one to watch. It could be a fun, punchy day if it holds.
The real story this period is the crystal-clear mornings on that long-period SW groundswell. Don't sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
407 | 301 | 189 | 140 | 140 | 248 | 175 | 204 | 399 | 319 | 695 | 595 | 748 | 674 | 443 | 482 | 476 | 342 | 253 | 253 | 251 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 6:32AM1.97m | 6:57PM1.68m | 7:16AM1.85m | 7:44PM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:54PM0.37m | 00:56AM0.46m | 1:40PM0.48m | 1:41AM0.57m | |||||||
5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SE 7 | SW 13 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 18 | S 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 |
407 | 301 | 189 | 140 | 49 | 138 | 82 | 35 | 399 | 65 | 695 | 595 | 748 | 674 | 443 | 482 | 476 | 342 | 253 | 249 | 219 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | S 9 | SSW 18 | S 8 | SW 18 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 20 | S 8 |
48 | 79 | 44 | 68 | 140 | 248 | 53 | 204 | 90 | 319 | 65 | 63 | 92 | 90 | 51 | 117 | 34 | 34 | 53 | 253 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 18 | SE 6 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 19 | S 9 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSE 7 | SE 5 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SE 6 | SW 22 | SSW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | S 9 | SSW 19 |
6 | 80 | 13 | 7 | 36 | 55 | 175 | 52 | 71 | 171 | 31 | 5 | 55 | 54 | 15 | 123 | 181 | 222 | 196 | 53 | 251 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | E 6 | — | — |
— | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | — | 6 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 311 | 0 | 0 | 512 | 0 | 0 | 326 | 0 | 0 | 340 | 0 | 0 | 482 | 0 | 0 | 358 | 0 | 0 | 398 | 0 |
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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.










