Punta Roca surf break

Punta Roca surfForecast / Costa del Balsamo / El Salvador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 CST
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Punta Roca surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
30.7° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Punta Roca surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,024 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s 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 Thursday (May 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 28th May)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 21s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 1st Jun)6ft (1.8m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
1
4
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
21
0.8
SSW
20
1.2
SSW
19
1.4
SSW
19
1.8
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
318
352
313
352
257
318
347
261
323
309
584
495
1004
1366
1944
2001
1932
1289
1141
921
740
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
NNW
5
E
10
SW
10
NW
5
ESE
5
SSW
5
NW
5
SSW
15
SW
5
NW
5
S
10
SSW
5
N
5
SSW
15
SW
5
NW
5
SSW
20
WSW
10
NW
10
S
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
High Tide
00:22AM1.63m
12:39PM1.94m
1:12AM1.65m
1:23PM1.96m
1:56AM1.67m
2:05PM1.98m
2:38AM1.70m
2:46PM2.00m
3:19AM1.72m
3:26PM2.01m
3:59AM1.73m
4:05PM1.99m
4:40AM1.74m
Low Tide
6:23PM0.44m
6:21AM0.51m
7:11PM0.39m
7:07AM0.49m
7:55PM0.34m
7:51AM0.47m
8:35PM0.29m
8:32AM0.44m
9:14PM0.26m
9:12AM0.42m
9:53PM0.24m
9:52AM0.42m
10:32PM0.25m
10:32AM0.44m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
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rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:19
6:19
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:21
6:21
6:21
1
6
2
2
6
1
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
31
28
29
29
27
28
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
33
32
32
33
30
31
33
31
32
32
31
33
32
32
33
31
30
32
31
30
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SW
13
1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
19
1.8
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
17
1.6
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
Energy kJ
318
352
313
352
257
318
347
261
323
309
238
307
515
1366
1944
2001
1932
1289
1141
921
740
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
20
1.2
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
14
0.4
S
6
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
11
0.2
SSW
22
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
20
Energy kJ
20
19
28
25
25
26
24
94
23
32
366
495
1004
602
13
165
88
45
49
152
336
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
8
0.3
ESE
5
0.3
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
S
7
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
21
0.9
SSW
16
0.4
SSE
6
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.2
SSW
22
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
S
10
Energy kJ
7
5
5
11
9
37
17
123
172
584
366
14
21
20
21
45
116
28
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.2
ENE
5
0.5
S
7
0.7
SW
11
Energy kJ
3
3
25
115
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
215
0
0
135
0
1
11
0
41
311
0
48
455
0
3
513
0
48
531
0
48
Best forecast wave conditions in El-Salvador - Costa del Balsamo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in El Salvador
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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.

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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