
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Roca surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 525 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Roca in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Roca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the table.
We’ve got some fun, clean surf coming through over the next couple of weeks, but you’ll need to pick your windows. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 86°F, which is a nice bonus when you’re sitting out there waiting for the sets.
First up, Punta Roca is the main show. It starts off a bit slow. Monday the 13th is a write-off with onshore wind and marginal conditions, so give that a miss. Things kick off proper on Tuesday the 14th morning. We’ve got a clean 2ft SSW swell at 13 seconds with a light offshore breeze. The wave energy is moderate (381), and the conditions are clean. That’s a solid start.
Wednesday the 15th morning is similar – 3ft SSW, 13 seconds, with a light offshore from the NNE, and clean surf. Another good session.
But the real standout early on is Thursday the 16th morning. Glassy conditions, 2ft of SSW groundswell with a period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (424), but with zero wind, the surface will be like a mirror. That long period will bring in some nice, well-shaped lines at this point break. Keep an eye on the tide, but this is the best call of the first week.
Friday the 17th morning is also decent with a 3ft SSW swell and offshore wind. It stays fun through Saturday the 18th morning and Sunday the 19th morning, with glassy or offshore conditions each time. The swell hangs around 3ft to 3ft, mostly from the SSW, period around 13 seconds.
Now, if you want the absolute best session, look ahead to Monday the 20th. It’s still over a week away, so don’t lock it in, but the ingredients are there. Monday morning is forecast to be dead calm – glassy as it gets – with a 3ft SW groundswell at 16 seconds and combined energy of 501 (moderate). That’s prime Roca. Afternoons get blown out, so be an early bird.
Tuesday the 21st morning is also glassy with a 3ft SW swell at 15 seconds. Another great dawn patrol.
We hit a bit of a lull from Wednesday the 22nd afternoon through to Friday the 24th. The swell drops, periods get short, and the energy weakens significantly (down to 124-176). It’s surfable on the 24th morning with a 3ft S swell at 8 seconds and glassy wind, but it’s ordinary – short period, weak, and not worth rushing for.
Then, a proper long-range standout appears for Saturday the 25th morning. This is the one that gets the heart pumping. A glassy, calm morning with a 2ft SW groundswell riding a *very* long 21-second period. The combined energy jumps to 690 (moderate-to-strong). That’ll have plenty of push and shape, but at that period, it may wrap a bit straight at the beach – perfect for this point setup though. This is for experienced surfers who know the lineup.
Sunday the 26th morning is another cracker – glassy, 3ft SSW swell at 19 seconds, combined energy of 990 (approaching strong). That’s a solid, powerful swell. If you’re an intermediate or better, this is the other big highlight.
Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th mornings are still offering good surf (3ft to 4ft SW/SSW, periods 16-18 seconds) with cross-offshore or clean winds, but the energy is high (951-895), so it’s got push. Watch for those afternoon thunderstorms though, especially on the 27th.
Best advice? The mornings of the 16th, 20th, 25th, and 26th July are your standout sessions. The 25th and 26th are a week and a half out, so treat them as promising but not guaranteed. If you can paddle out, it’ll be worth it.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
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282 | 222 | 170 | 212 | 286 | 229 | 290 | 326 | 226 | 261 | 239 | 325 | 123 | 257 | 261 | 246 | 246 | 183 | 246 | 309 | 314 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | on | off | off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 1:58AM1.87m | 2:18PM2.26m | 2:55AM2.00m | 3:13PM2.28m | 3:49AM2.11m | 4:05PM2.27m | 4:40AM2.18m | 4:56PM2.21m | 5:30AM2.20m | 5:45PM2.11m | 6:18AM2.18m | 6:33PM1.98m | 7:06AM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:52PM0.13m | 7:59AM0.20m | 8:46PM0.04m | 8:58AM0.14m | 9:37PM-0.03m | 9:54AM0.11m | 10:26PM-0.04m | 10:48AM0.12m | 11:13PM-0.02m | 11:40AM0.17m | 00:00AM0.06m | 12:32PM0.24m | 00:45AM0.16m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | |
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | 6:28 | |
mm | — | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 |
Feels °C | 34 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 27 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
282 | 222 | 73 | 212 | 286 | 229 | 290 | 326 | 186 | 261 | 239 | 325 | 57 | 257 | 261 | 246 | 246 | 183 | 169 | 309 | 314 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 6 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SE 7 | SSW 12 | SE 7 | SSW 12 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SW 19 | SE 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
47 | 19 | 170 | 202 | 36 | 42 | 59 | 133 | 226 | 11 | 129 | 43 | 123 | 21 | 37 | 44 | 23 | 171 | 49 | 111 | 157 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 23 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SW 16 | SE 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 10 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | ESE 6 | SW 18 | SE 6 | SE 7 |
121 | 184 | 138 | 42 | 209 | 121 | 21 | 27 | 12 | 66 | 12 | 47 | 60 | 25 | 79 | 139 | 94 | 16 | 246 | 34 | 30 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 6 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | — | S 2 | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | S 3 | — | — |
— | — | — | 40 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 482 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 482 | 0 | 0 | 236 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











