Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Let’s take a good look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.

The good news is that there’s some solid swell on the menu, and the real standout window looks like Friday morning. We’re looking at a clean 3ft groundswell out of the SSW with a very long period of 24 seconds. The water sits at 86°F, which is about 2°F warmer than average for this time of year – nothing wild, but a touch on the warm side. The wind is dead calm, glassy as can be. That’s the session you’d want to be in the water for right now. Combined swell energy is pumping at 965, moderate but with that period, it’s got some real punch. The wave direction is lining up nicely with what Punta Roca likes. This is a consistent point break, though it can draw a crowd – be ready for that.

Friday afternoon looks like a write-off with a risk of thunderstorms and a cross-on breeze. Not worth the paddle.

Saturday morning keeps the good vibes going with a 3ft SSW swell at 21 seconds. The wind shifts to a light cross-off from the ENE, keeping it clean. Combined energy hits 1115 – decent moderate-strong energy. This is another good session, but the swell period is dropping. Saturday afternoon sees the quality fade with cross-on conditions.

Sunday morning is another glassy one with 4ft from the SSW at 19 seconds. Combined energy sits at 1099. The wind is calm. It looks good, but keep in mind the period is still dropping. Sunday afternoon gets tricky with onshore wind and questionable conditions.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting for the experienced surfers. Monday morning brings 5ft of SSW groundswell at 18 seconds with light cross-off wind from the east. Combined energy is 1513 – that’s moderate-strong, with some real grunt. It’s big enough that beginners might want to sit this one out, but for those who can handle it, it’s excellent. The direction is still optimum.

Tuesday morning is the next standout, especially for the more advanced crew. We’ve got 6ft of SSW swell, glassy conditions, and combined energy at 1837 – that’s solidly moderate-strong. The period drops to 18 seconds, so it’s still a proper groundswell, but at that size, the point should handle it well. This is getting into expert-only territory.

Wednesday morning holds 5ft from the SW with a 16-second period, glassy again with combined energy at 1316. Good, but a step down in period.

From Thursday morning onward, the swell slowly drops through the end of the month. 4ft Thursday, 4ft Friday, 3ft Saturday, then dwindling into the 1-2ft range through the first week of August. The period shortens up and the energy drops below moderate levels. There are still glassy mornings here and there, so if you’re desperate for a paddle, you’ll find something, but it’s ordinary. From the 4th of August on, it’s mostly marginal to poor.

Friday morning, July 24th, is the best on offer for the whole forecast period. Glassy, solid period, right size, right direction.

Rusty

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