
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Roca surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 940 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Roca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and we’ve got a solid run of clean, quality point-break waves lined up at Punta Roca over the next couple of weeks. This spot is a classic point setup, consistent and exposed to the south-southwest swell. The water temperature is sitting at 86°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combination of consistent swell, light winds, and that clean point-break shape is going to make for some memorable sessions.
The action kicks off from Tuesday the 11th. Tuesday morning is calling for 3ft of SSW swell with a 13-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy’s moderate at 473, but it’s a tidy little start. Wednesday morning the 12th is a standout – dead calm, 3ft of SSW swell, period stretching to 16 seconds. The energy bumps to 525, and with the wind flat, it’ll be pure glass. This is proper long-period groundswell, so the waves will have shape and punch, though at a beach break it might race a bit, but at a point like this, you’ll get those long, walled-up rides.
Thursday the 13th serves up another glassy morning, 2ft of SW swell, 15-second period. Clean and workable. Then Friday the 14th sees a jump – 4ft of SW swell, 18-second period, glassy wind, and wave energy hitting 855. That’s a significant combo – the long period gives it grunt, and the size is in the sweet spot for intermediates and above. This is the best of the early run. Saturday the 15th morning is the real standout of the entire outlook: 5ft of SW swell, 16-second period, glassy calm, and energy reading 1011. That’s moderate-to-strong energy. The conditions are described as excellent, and with Punta Roca’s point break handling that south-west groundswell, you’re looking at some long, powerful, clean walls. Perfect for experienced surfers.
Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th both have clean mornings – around 3ft to 4ft of SW swell, 14 to 15-second periods, and light offshore or glassy winds. Good, fun, consistent waves. Tuesday the 18th through to Wednesday the 19th keep the trend: 3ft to 3ft of SSW swell, plenty of glass, and moderate energy levels (500–600 range). None giant, but all ridable and clean. Thursday the 20th morning holds a bit of quality, and Friday the 21st brings a glassy start with 3ft of S swell but a short 10-second period – still fine for the point, just not as much push.
The second week, from the 22nd of August onward, offers smaller but clean conditions. Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd mornings have 2ft to 3ft of SW/SSW swell with clean winds. The period drops a bit through the weekend, but by Monday the 24th, we’re seeing 2ft of SSW swell with an 18-second period and glassy conditions – classic long-period groundswell, smaller but with real quality. That geometry suits Punta Roca nicely. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th mornings both bring glassy or near-calm starts with 2ft of SSW swell, period holding around 15–16 seconds. Nothing big, but clean, consistent, and the point will line up.
One thing to note – crowds are “sometimes” an issue here, so for the standout sessions like Saturday the 15th or Friday the 14th, expect company, but the reward is worth it. Avoid the afternoons, especially when the wind turns onshore from the south-west, which flattens out the quality.
Overall, the pick of the two weeks is Saturday morning the 15th – that 5ft SW swell with 16 seconds of period and dead calm wind, hitting Punta Roca with moderate-strong energy (1011). Next best is Friday morning the 14th at 4ft SW and 18 seconds. Get in the water.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
229 | 399 | 229 | 334 | 264 | 217 | 226 | 275 | 258 | 760 | 719 | 885 | 929 | 739 | 793 | 551 | 543 | 543 | 395 | 395 | 379 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:09PM2.10m | 1:46AM1.91m | 2:07PM2.16m | 2:41AM2.05m | 2:59PM2.19m | 3:31AM2.17m | 3:49PM2.19m | 4:18AM2.24m | 4:35PM2.14m | 5:03AM2.25m | 5:20PM2.06m | 5:46AM2.20m | 6:04PM1.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:37PM0.18m | 7:51AM0.24m | 8:29PM0.09m | 8:48AM0.16m | 9:18PM0.03m | 9:41AM0.11m | 10:03PM0.00m | 10:30AM0.10m | 10:47PM0.03m | 11:17AM0.13m | 11:29PM0.10m | 12:03PM0.20m | 00:11AM0.20m | ||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 45 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 33 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
101 | 268 | 229 | 334 | 264 | 217 | 226 | 275 | 81 | 760 | 719 | 885 | 929 | 739 | 793 | 551 | 543 | 543 | 395 | 395 | 379 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 12 | ESE 7 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 8 |
229 | 399 | 209 | 167 | 170 | 98 | 35 | 50 | 258 | 48 | 76 | 41 | 68 | 49 | 103 | 28 | 66 | 119 | 80 | 35 | 104 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SW 12 | SE 7 | SSW 20 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | S 11 | S 13 | SE 7 | SE 6 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 6 | S 11 | S 8 | S 11 |
143 | 399 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 38 | 69 | 31 | 253 | 47 | 211 | 23 | 14 | 22 | 18 | 68 | 65 | 19 | 21 | 47 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | SSE 7 | — | E 3 | — | — | ESE 5 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | E 6 | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — |
1 | 77 | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | 19 | — | 34 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 497 | 0 | 0 | 326 | 0 | 0 | 512 | 0 | 0 | 340 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 482 | 0 | 0 | 496 | 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).
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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