
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Roca surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with 545 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Roca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down what the ocean’s got for us. The start is a bit slow, but there’s a promising stretch further out that’s got my eye.
First thing, the water temp is 87°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – nothing crazy, but you’ll notice it’s a bit toastier than the norm.
The first real action is on Thursday morning, July 30, at Punta Roca. It’s not a standout, though. Swell’s around 4ft from the SSW, with a solid 14-second period, so there’s energy there (combined energy of all swells directed here is 784 – moderate wave energy). The wind is light and cross from the SE, creating small wind ripples. It’s surfable, but the conditions are only marginal. The afternoon turns onshore, so it’s not the best call.
Friday morning, July 31, cleans up nicely. The swell drops a bit to 4ft from the SW, but the period is still long at 14 seconds. The wind goes glassy from the ESE, which is a big positive – the point will be looking clean. This is a decent session, but still not the top of the pack.
Saturday morning, August 1, is glassy with a calm wind, and the swell is 3ft from the SSW. It’s a small day, but clean. The energy is moderate (349). Good for a longboard or a funboard, but not a standout.
We hit a bit of a lull from Sunday, August 2, through to Thursday, August 6. The swell drops to 2ft – 2ft, and while there’s the odd glassy morning, it’s mostly small and weak. The combined energy drops into the 100–200 range, which is weak. Not much to get excited about.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Friday morning, August 7, things start to fire. The swell is still only 2ft, but the period jumps to 18 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. The wind is offshore from the NNE, and the conditions are clean. The combined energy is 505 (moderate, but with that period, it’ll have punch for the size). This is a promising session, but it’s a week away, so keep an eye on it.
Saturday morning, August 8, looks even better. The swell picks up to 3ft from the SSW, period still 16 seconds, and the wind is cross-off from the NE. Clean conditions, and the energy jumps to 715 (moderate to strong). This is shaping up to be the best morning of the entire outlook. The point will be handling that long-period swell well, offering lined-up waves with good shape. If you can only pick one session, this is it.
The following days from Sunday, August 9, through to Friday, August 14, are a mix of small, clean mornings and onshore afternoons. The swell sits around 2ft – 3ft, with periods mostly 13–18 seconds. The wind is often offshore or glassy in the mornings, so there are windows of clean surf, but nothing that matches the energy of the 7th and 8th. Thursday morning, August 13, has a 3ft swell from the SW, 17-second period, and offshore wind from the N – that’s another very clean, promising session, but it’s over a week away.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is small and lackluster, but the second week brings a couple of real gems. The standout is Saturday morning, August 8, with 3ft SSW swell, long period, and clean conditions. Friday morning, August 7, and Thursday morning, August 13, are also worth marking on the calendar. Punta Roca is a consistent point break, so it’ll handle the long-period swell well. Long-range forecasts are always a bit less certain, but right now, it looks like the best bet is that Saturday morning session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | S 7 | SSW 15 | SW 12 | SE 7 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
742 | 597 | 523 | 424 | 368 | 295 | 290 | 286 | 260 | 142 | 132 | 276 | 261 | 142 | 172 | 108 | 48 | 86 | 71 | 36 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 3:22PM1.96m | 3:54AM1.85m | 4:01PM1.97m | 4:31AM1.92m | 4:38PM1.95m | 5:07AM1.98m | 5:16PM1.92m | 5:43AM2.02m | 5:54PM1.86m | 6:21AM2.04m | 6:34PM1.80m | 7:02AM2.04m | 7:20PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:12AM0.44m | 9:43PM0.27m | 9:53AM0.40m | 10:17PM0.24m | 10:33AM0.38m | 10:51PM0.24m | 11:12AM0.36m | 11:25PM0.25m | 11:53AM0.36m | 00:00AM0.27m | 12:36PM0.36m | 00:39AM0.30m | 1:22PM0.38m | 1:22AM0.34m | |||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 9 |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSE 7 | SW 13 | S 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 7 | SSE 8 |
742 | 597 | 523 | 424 | 368 | 295 | 290 | 286 | 260 | 142 | 90 | 276 | 261 | 49 | 172 | 37 | 37 | 55 | 63 | 30 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SW 15 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSW 13 | SSE 7 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 9 | SW 12 | S 8 | SE 6 |
21 | 47 | 28 | 42 | 59 | 18 | 43 | 57 | 12 | 104 | 32 | 18 | 29 | 142 | 42 | 108 | 39 | 32 | 71 | 36 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | W 3 | S 8 | SW 14 | SSW 7 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 8 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 |
21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 41 | 2 | 10 | 132 | 11 | 21 | 98 | 11 | 25 | 23 | 86 | 21 | 23 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | SSW 3 | WNW 3 | ESE 5 | SW 3 | W 9 | — | — | WNW 2 | NNE 2 | S 7 | WNW 8 | NNE 2 | S 2 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 48 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 482 | 0 | 0 | 512 | 0 | 111 | 337 | 0 | 0 | 455 | 0 | 0 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 311 | 0 |
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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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