Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's dive in. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty fun around here, with the surf never really disappearing, but there are definitely a few sessions that stand out above the rest. The water is sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 86°, so that’s a nice bonus when you’re paddling out.

First up, we’ve got Tuesday morning on the 8th. It’s small, around 2ft, but it’s coming from the SSW with a long 18-second period. The wind is dead glass, and the energy is reading at 548, so it’s moderate but clean. That’s a proper little runner of a wave—Punta Roca (El Salvador) will be smooth and lined up. This one is for the longboard or the log, not for proper power.

Wednesday the 9th is a bit similar in size, 3ft, still SSW, but the period drops a touch to 16 seconds. Glassy again in the morning, so it’s clean, but it’s not quite as punchy. Still good for a few head dips, but not the standout.

Now, here’s where it starts cooking. Thursday the 10th morning, the swell bumps up to 3ft from the SW, period at 18 seconds, and the energy jumps to 841. Glassy conditions again. That’s a proper little groundswell pulse, and Punta Roca will have some nice shape to it. This is the one to make the most of in the first part of the week.

Friday the 11th morning keeps the 4ft SW swell going, with a 16-second period and energy at 802. Glassy again. This one’s got a bit more push, still super clean, and the point should be working from top to bottom. Honestly, this is shaping up as a real highlight.

Saturday the 12th drops back a little, 3ft, and the period falls to 14 seconds. The morning is still glassy, but by the afternoon the cross-onshore wind kicks in and the surf gets choppy. Get your waves early.

Sunday the 13th is a quiet one. The swell fades to 2ft, and even though the morning is glassy, the energy is weak at 179. It’s surfable, but pretty ordinary. The afternoon turns onshore with a light breeze, so don’t expect much.

Monday the 14th morning has a small, clean wave—2ft but with a long 19-second period from the SW. The cross-offshore wind in the morning is a bonus, so it’ll be clean, but it’s definitely small. Not a day to go looking for the big ones.

Now, Tuesday the 15th morning, she lights up again. The glassy dawn, 2ft SW with an 18-second period, and the energy jumps up to 577. It’s clean, it’s lined up, and that long period will make for some proper down-the-line rides on the point. This is another one to get excited about.

Wednesday the 16th morning steps it up again. Swell pushes to 4ft, SW, 16-second period, with energy at 877. Glassy conditions. This is the biggest, cleanest surf of the run so far, and Punta Roca will be showing its stuff. This is a serious standout for the week—make the time.

Thursday the 17th morning is still solid, 4ft SW with a 14-second period. The wind goes offshore from the NNE, so it’s clean with a bit of push. Still good, but the period is dropping, so it’s a bit less refined than the day before.

From here, the second week gets a bit more mixed. Friday the 18th has some bump on it in the morning with a moderate cross-offshore breeze, and the swell is down to 3ft. Saturday the 19th is clean in the morning, 2ft, but there’s a risk of storms around. Not great, not terrible.

Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st stay small, around 3-3ft, with long periods but inconsistent quality. Monday morning has that glassy feel again, so it’s worth a punt, but it’s not the same as the earlier week.

Then, to finish things off, Tuesday the 22nd morning brings a return of that clean, glassy goodness. The swell is 3ft, SSW, 16-second period, with energy at 756. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s hollow and clean. And Wednesday the 23rd morning, it’s still 3ft, glassy, with a bit less energy but still very surfable.

So, the standouts are Thursday the 10th morning and Wednesday the 16th morning. The swell direction is right, the winds are perfectly calm or offshore, and Punta Roca will be doing what it does best. The rest of the window is a mix of smaller, cleaner days and a few afternoon bumps. Don't sleep on those two mornings.

Rusty.

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