Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
30.7°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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,044 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 23rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 29th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 29th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here with a look at what’s coming our way. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the cards, but you’ve gotta pick your windows carefully. The main event is a nice, consistent pulse of SSW to SW groundswell, and most of the good action lines up with those early morning glass-offs.

We kick things off on Saturday the 22nd of August, but honestly, it’s a write-off. You’ve got a small 2ft swell from the SSW with a light cross-on breeze making a mess of things (combined energy is 347). Not worth your time.

Sunday the 23rd is where it starts to get interesting. Early morning, Punta Roca cleans right up. The wind goes glassy from the east, with that 2ft SW swell pulsing with some real energy behind it (465). It’s small, but it’ll be clean and fun. The water’s sitting at 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year—nice and tropical.

Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th are a similar story: tiny 2ft to 2ft SW groundswell but with glassy conditions each morning. The period is stretching out to 16-18 seconds though, so those waves will have some long gaps between sets. It’s okay for a paddle, but don’t expect much power.

Now, Wednesday the 26th is a sneaky good one. The morning is dead calm, glassy as a mirror, with a 2ft SSW swell. Combined energy is low at 255, but that total calm is a treat.

Thursday the 27th morning is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze and 1ft swell (272). Tiny, but workable if you’re desperate.

The first real standout is Friday the 28th of August. The morning session at Punta Roca is where it’s at. We’ve got a solid 2ft SW groundswell, the wind is clean offshore from the NNE at a light 6 mph, and that combined energy jumps to 709. The period is a nice 19 seconds, so expect some real push and shape. It’s going to be smooth and lined up. Conditions will be clean.

But the absolute peak of this run is Saturday the 29th of August. The morning is going to be spectacular. The wind is dead calm, glassy, and that SW swell has bumped up to 5ft with a massive combined energy of 1092. This isn’t beginner territory; at 5ft and that power, it’s for the experienced crew. This is the session to circle on your calendar.

Sunday the 30th still has 5ft of swell (835), but the wind switches to a westerly cross-on in the morning, and then gets blown out by a 12 mph westerly in the afternoon. Choppy and messy.

We then settle into a pattern of smaller, cleaner mornings from Monday the 31st through to Wednesday the 2nd of September. Swell drops to 2ft to 4ft, but the glassy conditions return each morning. Good for a log or a groveler.

Thursday the 3rd of September brings a risk of thunderstorms, but look at the afternoon session: a 2ft SW swell with a *20-second* period, offshore NNE wind, and a combined energy of 791. That’s a long-period groundswell, perfect for a point break like Punta Roca. It’ll be clean and have some serious push despite the size.

The final standout is Friday the 4th of September. Morning sees 6ft of SW swell and a combined energy of 2004. That’s *strong*. The wind is light and glassy from the west. This is expert territory—over 5ft and pushing 6ft—so only the experienced should be out there. It’s going to be heavy.

Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th of September keep the size up around 5ft to 5ft, but the mornings stay glassy or with light wind. Still plenty of energy in the water (up to 1345), just not quite as clean as that Friday peak.

It’s a long outlook, but the best advice is simple: don’t waste your time on the afternoons. Get up early, get to Punta Roca, and you’ll be rewarded. The 29th of August and the 4th of September are the big ones.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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SSW
14
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14
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13
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SW
18
0.6
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18
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Energy kJ
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239
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330
214
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251
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Wind (km/h)
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10
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High Tide
10:21PM1.42m
10:47AM1.68m
11:29PM1.43m
11:48AM1.70m
00:30AM1.50m
12:44PM1.75m
1:21AM1.60m
1:33PM1.82m
2:05AM1.73m
2:16PM1.89m
2:45AM1.86m
2:57PM1.94m
Low Tide
4:22PM0.62m
4:18AM0.68m
5:27PM0.61m
5:24AM0.68m
6:26PM0.57m
6:26AM0.64m
7:14PM0.49m
7:19AM0.57m
7:56PM0.41m
8:06AM0.48m
8:34PM0.34m
8:49AM0.39m
9:09PM0.27m
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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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