Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with the long-range look for Punta Roca. This is a classic point break that needs a specific swell, and this forecast is a bit of a mixed bag, but when it’s on, it’s magic.

The water is sitting around 86°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year.

We’ve got a couple of days of small, weak surf to start, but the real action kicks off on the morning of Friday the 24th. The wind goes glassy out of the west, and we see a 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 24-second period. The energy is moderate (971), but that long period means the waves will have real shape and power. This is the kind of day where the paddle out is easy between sets, and the wave itself just has that extra push. It’s a solid start.

Saturday the 25th morning is where it turns into a true standout. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SSW, still with a 21-second period, and the wind is glassy from the east. The combined energy jumps to 1115 (moderate), and the report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is a clean, lined-up point break day. Get on it.

The following morning, Sunday the 26th, is another cracker. Swell is up to 4ft from the SSW, 19-second period, and glassy conditions from the northeast. The energy is solid at 1157. This is nearly identical to Saturday, but with a touch more size. These three mornings are the ones to circle.

The next big highlight, and the best of the whole run, comes on Monday the 27th morning. The swell pushes to 5ft from the SSW, still with a long 18-second period, but the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the ENE. The energy is very strong at 1490. This is the biggest swell, and with that offshore wind, Punta Roca will be holding its shape perfectly. This is for experienced surfers – that 5ft is a solid, powerful wave here.

Tuesday the 28th morning is also excellent, with 6ft SSW swell and glassy east-southeast winds. The energy is massive at 1955. This is a big, powerful point break day. Only for those who know what they’re doing.

After that, things ease off. Wednesday the 29th morning is still good with 5ft and glassy conditions, but the period starts dropping. The rest of the week and into the first week of August sees the swell fade. You’ll get some small, clean mornings on the 31st, 1st, and 2nd, but it’s chest-high or smaller. Expect a few days of very small surf from the 4th through the 6th.

To be honest, the absolute standouts are the mornings of Saturday the 25th, Sunday the 26th, and Monday the 27th of July. The Monday has the biggest swell and offshore wind, making it the pick of the bunch. The later part of the forecast into early August is small and not worth the trip.

Rusty.

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