Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
30.6°C
1.5° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,009 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 9th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 10th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 10th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of waves ahead, so let’s not waste any time.

The next couple of weeks are looking pretty tasty. We’ve got a consistent string of southwest swell lines lining up, and the mornings are where it’s at, with plenty of glassy conditions on offer. It’s not going to be huge, but there’s quality in the water. The water temp is running about average for this time of year, so that’s not a worry.

Wednesday morning kicks things off with a clean little 3ft SSW groundswell at Punta Roca. The period is a long 16 seconds, giving it some push. With the wind dead calm and the energy reading a moderate 502, it’s a fine start. The afternoon turns onshore though, so make the most of the early session.

Thursday morning sees the swell bump up slightly to 3ft from the SW, with an even longer 18-second period. The energy is climbing, hitting 834, and with that glassy NE wind, it’s going to be clean. This is shaping up to be one of the better windows.

Friday morning keeps the momentum with a 4ft SW swell at 16 seconds. It’s glassy again, and the energy is strong at 776. This is another great one. The afternoon gets a bit messy with the SW wind, so again, it's a morning game.

Saturday morning offers a slightly smaller 3ft SSW swell, but it's still clean and glassy. Energy is moderate at 429. A decent option, though not as potent as the previous days.

Sunday and Monday see things back off a touch, with waves around 2ft to 2ft. There are still some clean morning windows, and Monday’s NE cross-off wind will help keep the lines tidy, but you’ll be hunting for the better sets.

Now, here’s where things get interesting.

Tuesday the 15th marks the start of the standout period. The morning has a clean 2ft SW groundswell, but the energy jumps to 625, signalling a pulse in the water. It’s glassy, and the quality is there.

Wednesday the 16th is the one to circle on the calendar. That’s when we see the swell fill in properly, with a 4ft SSW groundswell at a solid 16 seconds. The energy rating is a strong 986, which is the biggest number we’ve seen all week. With light ENE winds and glassy conditions, this is going to be the pick of the bunch. Punta Roca (La Libertad) is going to be firing. It’s a right-hand point, so that SSW direction is right in its wheelhouse.

Thursday the 17th should still be holding solid groundswell at 4ft from the SW, with glassy conditions in the morning. It won't quite have the same punch as Wednesday, but it's still a strong option.

After that, we ease into the second week. The swell backs off a touch for the weekend of the 19th and 20th, with waves in the 2ft to 3ft range. The periods stay long, though, which is a good sign. There are still clean windows, but the consistency drops off a little.

Monday the 21st brings another pulse, pushing back up to 4ft from the SW, though the winds are a bit more cross-shore. It’s worth a look.

The next real standout looks like Tuesday the 22nd. The morning has a 3ft SW swell at 16 seconds with a nice cross-off E wind, leaving the surf clean. The energy is moderate-to-strong at 718, so there’s some power behind it.

The last week of the forecast is a mixed bag. Wednesday the 23rd has some clean morning surf at 3ft, but the afternoon of that day shows a jump in size to 6ft with a short, 8-second period. That’s a sign of local wind swell, not the well-ordered groundswell we’ve been enjoying. It could be a bit jumbled.

Finally, Thursday the 24th caps it off with more crisp, glassy conditions and a 3ft SW swell. It’s a clean end to the run.

So, the standout days are clearly Wednesday the 16th and Tuesday the 22nd. The 16th looks like the biggest, cleanest, and most powerful of the whole period. The long-period nature of these swells suits Punta Roca perfectly, a point break that will hold the swell nicely and give you some proper walls.

The key thing to remember is to get out there in the mornings. The afternoons, on the whole, are going to be mixed, either onshore or inconsistent. But the morning windows are there for the taking. One more thing – there’s a good window on Sunday the 13th and into Monday the 14th where the surf is small, but clean. It might be the perfect time for the beginners to get some practice in on the smaller waves.

Alright, that’s the picture from where I’m sitting. Get after it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Friday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
322
334
798
444
748
739
832
581
412
407
301
189
140
140
248
175
204
399
319
695
595
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
15
SSW
10
NNW
0
NE
15
SSW
5
NNW
0
SE
10
SW
5
N
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10
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SSW
15
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10
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High Tide
12:59PM1.98m
1:33AM1.98m
1:54PM2.04m
2:23AM2.11m
2:44PM2.08m
3:09AM2.21m
3:29PM2.09m
3:51AM2.25m
4:12PM2.06m
4:32AM2.24m
4:53PM2.00m
5:12AM2.18m
5:34PM1.91m
Low Tide
7:19PM0.24m
7:44AM0.26m
8:09PM0.16m
8:37AM0.17m
8:55PM0.11m
9:24AM0.11m
9:37PM0.10m
10:08AM0.09m
10:18PM0.12m
10:50AM0.12m
10:58PM0.17m
11:31AM0.18m
11:36PM0.26m
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Feels °C
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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).

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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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