Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Issued: 11 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
30.1° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,505 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 6th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 6th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 20s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 7th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 18s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid, persistent SSW groundswell lining up at Punta Roca, so that point is the only game in town. There are no other breaks to compare, so it’s all about catching it right. The water temp is hanging right around average for this time of year, nothing too crazy.

The real standout starts Monday the 6th of July and runs through the first few days. Monday morning sees a clean 3ft SSW swell with a super long 16-second period, pushing moderate wave energy (963) and cross-off winds. The real treat comes Monday afternoon when the wind drops to glassy and that period jumps to 20 seconds – that’s a very long groundswell, folks. The energy kicks up (1346), and while the point will handle it beautifully, this long period means the sets will be spaced out but absolutely walled. Expect some incredible, lined-up waves.

Tuesday the 7th is probably the pick of the bunch. We’re looking at 4ft of clean SSW swell at 18 seconds, glassy offshore N winds in the morning, and combined energy hitting 1409. Punta Roca is going to be firing with perfect shape. By Tuesday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it gets a bit too lined up, so hit that morning session.

Wednesday the 8th is another top contender with 5ft SSW swell, 16 seconds, and glassy NE winds in the morning. This is big enough to be a handful but still manageable for the experienced crew. The energy is strong at 1253. Thursday and Friday mornings (9th and 10th) offer clean, glassy conditions on a dropping swell (3ft to 4ft).

After that first peak, things stay rideable but the quality drops off. From around the 13th of July through the weekend of the 18th, the swell backs off into the 2ft to 3ft range. There are still clean windows – like the mornings of the 14th, 15th, and 16th – but the energy drops (down to around 300-400) and it’s more of a longboard or funboard kind of vibe. Crowds are always a possibility at Punta Roca when it’s good, but with the smaller mid-week stuff, you might get a bit more room.

Looking further out, into the week of the 20th of July, we see a promising sign. Tuesday the 21st of July shows a return of cleaner, longer-period swell. Expect 3ft SSW at 16 seconds with glassy E winds in the morning. The energy climbs back up to 532. It’s a long way off, so keep your eye on it.

The short version: Don't miss Monday afternoon the 6th through Wednesday the 8th of July. That’s the pick of the whole window – clean, long-period groundswell, offshore winds, and a point break that will just pump.

Stay stoked.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
1
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
20
1
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
627
519
790
782
997
1505
1454
1122
904
768
721
559
461
449
449
409
596
604
544
431
437
Wind (km/h)
15
N
5
NE
5
WSW
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
SSW
5
NNW
5
NE
15
SW
5
NNW
0
NE
10
WSW
10
N
0
E
10
SW
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
SW
20
E
5
E
15
ESE
Wind State
off
cross-off
glassy
off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross
High Tide
6:52AM1.89m
7:00PM1.75m
7:33AM1.92m
7:46PM1.68m
8:20AM1.95m
8:38PM1.63m
9:13AM1.98m
9:38PM1.60m
10:12AM2.02m
10:44PM1.60m
11:15AM2.07m
11:51PM1.66m
12:19PM2.13m
Low Tide
00:31AM0.35m
1:00PM0.50m
1:08AM0.38m
1:49PM0.50m
1:51AM0.40m
2:43PM0.49m
2:41AM0.42m
3:43PM0.46m
3:38AM0.42m
4:47PM0.41m
4:43AM0.40m
5:52PM0.33m
5:50AM0.34m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
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6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
 mm
9
1
2
21
1
6
1
Temp °C
26
30
31
27
32
31
29
32
31
28
32
30
28
32
31
26
32
30
25
29
29
Feels °C
29
33
34
28
33
33
32
34
33
32
34
34
33
34
34
29
34
33
26
32
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
19
1.3
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.3
SSE
7
1
SSW
14
Energy kJ
627
519
499
782
997
1505
1454
1122
904
768
721
559
461
449
449
409
596
604
544
164
437
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
10
0.8
SSE
7
1
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.7
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
SSW
18
0.7
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
1
SSW
14
0.9
SE
7
Energy kJ
137
51
790
372
367
53
23
123
53
81
73
28
62
61
59
178
59
56
43
431
67
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
21
0.7
SSW
21
0.8
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
9
0.2
S
13
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
ESE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.6
S
9
0.4
SE
6
0.3
ESE
7
0.5
SE
6
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
S
8
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SW
24
0.4
S
8
Energy kJ
404
393
57
43
45
14
24
8
14
10
62
12
9
20
41
21
21
19
22
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
3
1.1
SE
7
Energy kJ
5
97
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
2
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
135
0
0
482
0
0
497
0
0
482
0
0
311
60
0
1
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Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
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Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
8
7
5
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
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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).

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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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