Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
30.3° C
1.1° 

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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SW swell with 597 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 31st Jul)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 31st Jul)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 30th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break it down. The main event here is Punta Roca, a classic point break that’s gonna be lightin’ up with a solid SSW swell over the next couple of weeks. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 87°, so nothin’ crazy but nice. The combined wave energy for the first real swell pulse is around 784 (moderate), and that’s a sign of things to come.

Thursday morning, the 30th of July, is where it’s at. Clean, glassy conditions with a light SE breeze, 4ft of SSW groundswell, and a 14-second period. That’s proper point-break juice – the long period makes for long, lined-up waves that’ll wrap around the point beautifully. The swell is just right for intermediates, with a bit of grunt but not too heavy. It’s gonna be a standout: the best of the whole run.

Friday morning, the 31st, holds another good window. Glassy again with an ENE breeze, 4ft of SSW swell, but the energy is a notch lower at 474. Still a fun session, but not quite as punchy as Thursday.

Saturday morning the 1st of August, it’s a little smaller at 3ft, but glassy conditions. It’s surfable, but you’ll be workin’ for it.

The 4th of August (Tuesday morning) is a nice little surprise. Offshore NNE wind at 5 km/h, with 2ft of SSW swell and a 13-second period. That’s clean, small, but with the offshore wind, it’ll be a fun little wave on the point if you’re patient.

Now, the 7th of August (Friday morning) is a bit more interesting. A long-period 18-second swell from the SSW, with 2ft and a cross-off ENE breeze. That’s a long-period groundswell – the point will love it, but the sets will be spaced out. The energy bumps up to 473, so it’s worth a paddle.

Saturday morning the 8th of August is a real spicy one. Glassy conditions with a NE breeze, 3ft of SSW swell, and a 16-second period. The combined wave energy jumps to 652 (moderate-to-strong). That’s a beautiful, clean, long-period groundswell for the point. Another standout – the shape should be stellar.

The 11th of August (Tuesday morning) is a bit of a wildcard. Offshore NNE wind at 10 km/h, with 2ft of SSW swell but a 20-second period! That’s an extremely long groundswell. The energy is 477 (moderate), but with that period, the waves will be super long, lined up, and powerful. Could be a bit straight for the beachies, but on the point, it’ll be a dream for the patient surfer.

The 12th of August (Wednesday morning) is back-to-back goodness. Offshore NNE wind at 10 km/h, 3ft of SSW swell, 18-second period, and energy at 558. That’s clean, strong, and long. Then Wednesday afternoon is glassy with 3ft of SW swell – you’ll have a solid session there too.

The 13th of August (Thursday morning) is another clean one. Offshore N wind at 10 km/h, 3ft of SSW swell, 16-second period, and energy at 618 (moderate-to-strong). That’s a proper point-break moment.

As for the gaps, there’s a bit of a lull from the 5th into the 6th of August where the swell drops and the winds turn ordinary. The 2nd weekend (August 9th and 10th) is also a bit messy with onshore winds in the afternoon, so mornings are the only game.

Overall, the best on offer is Thursday morning the 30th of July and Saturday morning the 8th of August. The long-period swell windows around the 7th–13th of August are also seriously promising, but a bit more of a long-range call. Crowds at Punta Roca can be a problem – it’s a known spot and “sometimes” gets busy, so get there early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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142
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86
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34
Wind (km/h)
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15
SSW
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NNW
5
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15
SW
10
NNW
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ESE
15
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High Tide
3:22PM1.96m
3:54AM1.85m
4:01PM1.97m
4:31AM1.92m
4:38PM1.95m
5:07AM1.98m
5:16PM1.92m
5:43AM2.02m
5:54PM1.86m
6:21AM2.04m
6:34PM1.80m
7:02AM2.04m
7:20PM1.72m
Low Tide
9:12AM0.44m
9:43PM0.27m
9:53AM0.40m
10:17PM0.24m
10:33AM0.38m
10:51PM0.24m
11:12AM0.36m
11:25PM0.25m
11:53AM0.36m
00:00AM0.27m
12:36PM0.36m
00:39AM0.30m
1:22PM0.38m
1:22AM0.34m
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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.

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