Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
30.3° C
1.0° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 649 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SW 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Roca in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 09) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 6th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 7th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 8th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, checkin’ in. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ up.

We’re lookin’ at a solid 16-day window, and I gotta say, there’s a lot to get excited about. The pattern is lookin’ really good with a mix of fun, clean waves and some proper sessions on the horizon. The water’s sittin’ at a warm 87°, which is a touch above the average for this time of year—nothing crazy, but it’s nice to know it’s a little warmer than usual for Punta Roca.

The action kicks off on Thursday, August 6th, but let’s be real, the first day is a bit of a washout. The morning has some tiny 2ft SSW swell, and while it’s glassy, the energy is weak. The afternoon turns cross-on, so we’re just waiting for it to get better. Friday, August 7th, is where things start to turn. The morning brings a clean 2ft SSW swell with a long 18-second period and offshore NNE wind at 3 mph. The energy jumps up, and the conditions are clean. This is a classic point-break setup, and that long period groundswell will wrap in nicely here. The afternoon goes onshore, so get your session in early.

Now, Saturday, August 8th, is a standout. The morning is dead calm, glassy with a 3ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and the energy is pumpin’. This is the kind of morning you dream about. The break will be clean, lined up, and the long period will give you those long, drawn-out walls. The afternoon sees a little cross-on breeze, but the morning is the real deal.

Sunday, August 9th, is another great morning. Glassy conditions with a 4ft SW swell, 14-second period, and good energy. The wind is light from the north, so it’s clean again. The session will be sweet, but the afternoon turns onshore, so plan accordingly.

The following week is packed with good waves. Monday, August 10th, and Tuesday, August 11th, both have glassy mornings with 3ft SSW swell. The Tuesday afternoon is a real treat—glassy with a 3ft SSW swell, but the period jumps to 18 seconds, and the energy is strong. That’s a long-period groundswell that will be clean and powerful. Wednesday, August 12th, also has a glassy morning with 3ft SSW swell at 16 seconds.

The week of August 13th to 17th keeps the goodness rollin’. Thursday, August 13th, has a glassy morning with 2ft SW swell. Friday, August 14th, is a big one. The morning is dead calm, glassy, with a 4ft SW swell, 19-second period, and strong energy. That’s a very long period groundswell, and on a point break like Punta Roca, it’s gonna be a thing of beauty. The sets will be clean, powerful, and well-spaced.

But the real standout for the whole window is Saturday, August 15th, in the morning. We’ve got a 5ft SW swell, 16-second period, glassy conditions with a light north wind, and the energy is absolutely crankin’. This is not for beginners—when the swell gets over 5ft, it’s got some punch, and this is for experienced surfers. The waves will be solid, clean, and the break will be firing. The afternoon goes onshore, so make the most of the morning.

The final week, from August 16th to 21st, keeps the momentum going. Sunday, August 16th, has a clean morning with 4ft SW swell. Monday, August 17th, is glassy with 3ft SW swell. Wednesday, August 19th, has a clean morning with 3ft SSW swell. Thursday, August 20th, is glassy with 3ft SSW swell and 16-second period. The pattern is consistent, and the quality is there.

Overall, the best calls are Saturday, August 8th, and Saturday, August 15th mornings. The 8th is that perfect glassy, fun size, and the 15th is the bigger, more powerful session for the experienced crew. Crowds are possible at Punta Roca, as it’s known to draw a few, but with conditions this good, it’s worth it.

Rusty signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:12PM1.65m
8:45AM2.00m
9:13PM1.60m
9:48AM1.99m
10:23PM1.60m
10:57AM2.00m
11:36PM1.65m
12:05PM2.04m
00:45AM1.76m
1:09PM2.10m
1:46AM1.91m
2:07PM2.16m
2:41AM2.05m
Low Tide
2:15PM0.41m
2:14AM0.38m
3:16PM0.43m
3:15AM0.41m
4:24PM0.42m
4:25AM0.42m
5:33PM0.37m
5:38AM0.39m
6:38PM0.29m
6:48AM0.32m
7:37PM0.18m
7:51AM0.24m
8:29PM0.09m
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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).

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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