Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
29.9° C
0.6° 

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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SW swell with 623 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Roca in the next 16 days are 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 16th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 16th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 16th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into what's cooking for the next couple of weeks.

We're looking at a pretty solid run of surf, but it's mostly a morning game. The standout is without a doubt Punta Roca (El Salvador). This classic point break loves a good SSW groundswell, and we've got that coming through nicely. The water temperature is sitting right around average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

The action kicks off on Sunday the 16th. The morning is your best bet with a clean 4 ft SW swell. The combined wave energy is sitting at a healthy 762 (moderate energy), and with a light 6 mph offshore wind, it's going to be glassy. That's a proper session. The afternoon gets chopped by a 12 mph cross-onshore, so definitely a morning mission.

Monday the 17th through Thursday the 20th sees a drop in size to around 3 ft to 2 ft, but the quality remains high. The mornings are consistently clean with glassy conditions and light offshore breezes. The swell is hanging in the 14-15 second range, which is nice long-period groundswell. That longer period combined with the point break setup means the waves will have a nice shape, plenty of energy, and longer lulls between sets. Don't get caught inside.

There's a bit of a lull in the middle with smaller, weaker surf from the 21st to the 24th, but the good news is the mornings are still mostly glassy. The swell energy dips into the 200s, so it's a bit on the weak side, but you can still get a few fun ones on the rights.

Now, for the standout. Don't sleep on Saturday the 29th. The forecast shows a solid 4 ft SSW groundswell, with the combined energy kicking back up to 717 (moderate energy). With a glassy, 3 mph breeze in the morning, this is looking like the best day of the whole run. It's a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it's got all the ingredients.

Saturday the 30th and Monday the 31st also look promising in the mornings, with clean 4 ft to 3 ft SW swell and glassy conditions, though there's a bit of uncertainty as we get that far out.

Overall, the pattern is clear: get up early. Afternoons are a write-off almost every day due to onshore winds. Punta Roca is a consistent, exposed point that handles the SSW swell perfectly, so it's your go-to. Crowds are possible, but that's part of the game at a world-class wave.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
16
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Tuesday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
14
1
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14
1
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14
1
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14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
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14
0.7
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14
0.7
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13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
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12
0.6
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
894
623
543
543
395
395
373
373
352
436
387
309
261
189
180
147
140
95
180
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
10
NNE
20
S
10
NNW
5
N
15
SW
10
NE
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
NNW
5
NNE
15
SW
5
NNE
0
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10
SW
5
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0
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15
WSW
5
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High Tide
5:03AM2.25m
5:20PM2.06m
5:46AM2.20m
6:04PM1.95m
6:29AM2.12m
6:48PM1.83m
7:12AM2.00m
7:33PM1.69m
7:58AM1.88m
8:22PM1.57m
8:48AM1.78m
9:17PM1.47m
Low Tide
10:47PM0.03m
11:17AM0.13m
11:29PM0.10m
12:03PM0.20m
00:11AM0.20m
12:48PM0.29m
00:52AM0.32m
1:34PM0.39m
1:35AM0.44m
2:24PM0.50m
2:22AM0.55m
3:19PM0.58m
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Temp °C
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33
33
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Feels °C
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27
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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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