Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a really solid run of surf coming up, starting this Friday the 7th. The standout is Punta Roca, a classic point break that’s known for being consistent. The water is sitting at 87°, which is about one degree Fahrenheit warmer than usual for this time of year – pretty nice, you won’t need a thick suit.

The first swell is a beaut. Friday morning, the 7th, we’ve got a clean 2ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a very long period of 18 seconds. The wind is glassy from the NE at just 3 mph. The wave energy is moderate at 454, and it’s going to be super clean. That long period means the waves will have great shape and power, and with the offshore flow, it’s going to be smooth. The afternoon will see the wind shift onshore, so the early session is the one.

Saturday morning, the 8th, it’s even better. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SSW, period still a solid 16 seconds, and again, glassy conditions with a light N wind at 3 mph. The energy is climbing to 675. This is a top-tier morning session. Sunday, the 9th, keeps the good times rolling with a 4ft SW swell, dead calm winds, and glassy conditions. The energy is 541. You’re looking at three straight mornings of really clean, fun waves.

The pattern holds through the following week. Each morning from Monday the 10th through Thursday the 13th offers clean, glassy conditions with swells between 2ft and 3ft, mostly from the SSW. The energy stays in the moderate range, between 335 and 470. It’s not huge, but it’s consistently rideable and clean. The afternoons are generally blown out by the onshore breeze, so be an early bird.

Now, here’s the real highlight of the whole run. Mark your calendars for Saturday the 15th. The morning delivers a 5ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and there’s no wind – glassy as a mirror. The combined energy kicks up to a strong 1009. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. It’s getting a bit bigger, so beginners might find it a handful, but for anyone with a bit of time in the water, this is the best day of the forecast. The crowd factor is noted as “sometimes” at Punta Roca, so expect some company for this one.

After that, the following week from Sunday the 16th through Saturday the 22nd keeps serving up consistent morning sessions. You’ll see 3ft to 4ft swells from the SW and SSW, with clean offshore or glassy winds. The energy stays solid, hitting 773 on the 14th and 1009 on the 15th, then settling into the 500-669 range. The period is still long, between 14 and 18 seconds, so the waves will have plenty of push.

To sum it up: the best surf is undoubtedly Saturday morning, August 15th, with that 5ft SW groundswell and zero wind. The second best is the whole first weekend, particularly Saturday and Sunday mornings the 8th and 9th. Don’t sleep on the weekday mornings either – they’re clean and consistent. The afternoons are mostly a write-off, but the mornings are gold.

Rusty out.

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