Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
30.1° C
0.9° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,837 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m 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 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 28th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Let’s take a good look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.

The good news is that there’s some solid swell on the menu, and the real standout window looks like Friday morning. We’re looking at a clean 3ft groundswell out of the SSW with a very long period of 24 seconds. The water sits at 86°F, which is about 2°F warmer than average for this time of year – nothing wild, but a touch on the warm side. The wind is dead calm, glassy as can be. That’s the session you’d want to be in the water for right now. Combined swell energy is pumping at 965, moderate but with that period, it’s got some real punch. The wave direction is lining up nicely with what Punta Roca likes. This is a consistent point break, though it can draw a crowd – be ready for that.

Friday afternoon looks like a write-off with a risk of thunderstorms and a cross-on breeze. Not worth the paddle.

Saturday morning keeps the good vibes going with a 3ft SSW swell at 21 seconds. The wind shifts to a light cross-off from the ENE, keeping it clean. Combined energy hits 1115 – decent moderate-strong energy. This is another good session, but the swell period is dropping. Saturday afternoon sees the quality fade with cross-on conditions.

Sunday morning is another glassy one with 4ft from the SSW at 19 seconds. Combined energy sits at 1099. The wind is calm. It looks good, but keep in mind the period is still dropping. Sunday afternoon gets tricky with onshore wind and questionable conditions.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting for the experienced surfers. Monday morning brings 5ft of SSW groundswell at 18 seconds with light cross-off wind from the east. Combined energy is 1513 – that’s moderate-strong, with some real grunt. It’s big enough that beginners might want to sit this one out, but for those who can handle it, it’s excellent. The direction is still optimum.

Tuesday morning is the next standout, especially for the more advanced crew. We’ve got 6ft of SSW swell, glassy conditions, and combined energy at 1837 – that’s solidly moderate-strong. The period drops to 18 seconds, so it’s still a proper groundswell, but at that size, the point should handle it well. This is getting into expert-only territory.

Wednesday morning holds 5ft from the SW with a 16-second period, glassy again with combined energy at 1316. Good, but a step down in period.

From Thursday morning onward, the swell slowly drops through the end of the month. 4ft Thursday, 4ft Friday, 3ft Saturday, then dwindling into the 1-2ft range through the first week of August. The period shortens up and the energy drops below moderate levels. There are still glassy mornings here and there, so if you’re desperate for a paddle, you’ll find something, but it’s ordinary. From the 4th of August on, it’s mostly marginal to poor.

Friday morning, July 24th, is the best on offer for the whole forecast period. Glassy, solid period, right size, right direction.

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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
10:28AM1.78m
11:02PM1.46m
11:25AM1.76m
00:03AM1.46m
12:20PM1.78m
00:59AM1.50m
1:12PM1.82m
1:49AM1.58m
1:59PM1.88m
2:34AM1.67m
2:42PM1.93m
3:16AM1.76m
3:22PM1.96m
Low Tide
5:06PM0.57m
4:59AM0.63m
6:05PM0.55m
5:57AM0.63m
6:58PM0.50m
6:52AM0.59m
7:46PM0.44m
7:42AM0.54m
8:28PM0.37m
8:28AM0.49m
9:07PM0.31m
9:12AM0.44m
9:43PM0.27m
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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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