Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, checking in on the only spot on the menu for this whole outlook: Punta Roca. This is a classic point break that's exposed to the SSW swell, and it's a consistent performer. The water temp is sitting at about 86°, which is a touch over a degree warmer than average for this time of year, so nothing too wild there, just a bit of tropical warmth.

We've got a solid run of surf coming up, but the pattern is clear: the mornings are the go, the afternoons get blown out. Let's get into it.

The action kicks off now, on Thursday, July 16th. Early morning we've got clean 2ft SSW groundswell with a period of 16 seconds, and a NNE offshore breeze that's barely a whisper. The combined swell energy is moderate at 442. It's a little small, but the point will handle that long period and shape it up. By afternoon, the wind swings onshore from the SSW and the quality drops right out.

Friday and Saturday follow the same script – mornings are clean with offshore winds, offering 3ft to 3ft of SSW swell. The swell energy is solidly moderate, hovering in the 350-390 range. Saturday afternoon is actually a standout with a glassy session, even with the onshore wind, so that's a sneaky good window. Sunday morning looks glassy and clean with 3ft of swell, but the afternoon gets messy again.

Monday, July 20th, is a beauty for the early session. Dead calm, glassy conditions, and 3ft of SW groundswell with a 16-second period. The energy is ramping up to 452. This is a premium window for a long, smooth point ride.

Things settle a bit mid-week, with Tuesday and Wednesday mornings still offering clean, offshore conditions with smaller swell around 2ft. The energy drops to the 250-440 range, but it's still fun for the point.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. We have a noticeable gap in quality from the afternoon of Wednesday, July 22nd, through to Friday morning, July 24th. The Thursday in between is a write-off with a tiny, jumbled 2ft swell and a 26-second period that's just too long for good shape, plus onshore winds.

But then, Friday, July 24th, morning starts a new pulse. We get a glassy 3ft SSW swell at 24 seconds – that's a very long period groundswell. The energy jumps to a strong 803. This is a true standout for the grinders on the point, but that long period means it might be a bit too straight for the beach breaks, but at Punta Roca, it's going to be long, peeling lines.

The real highlight, though, is Saturday, July 25th, morning. Dead calm, glassy, and 3ft of SSW groundswell at 21 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 1099, which is strong. This is the best session on offer – clean, powerful, long-period waves for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets marginal with onshore wind.

The good times keep rolling. Sunday, July 26th, morning has a bigger 5ft SSW swell at 19 seconds, with a cross-offshore breeze keeping it clean. The energy is a very strong 1617. This is expert territory, but it's going to be pumping. Monday, July 27th, and Tuesday, July 28th, mornings are both glassy or clean with 5ft SSW swell – that's solid, powerful surf for experienced crews. The energy is huge, topping out at 1933 on Monday afternoon, but that window is glassy, so it's pure gold.

The final few days of the month, from July 29th to 31st, ease off a bit. The mornings are still the best bet, with glassy or cross-offshore winds and decent swell in the 4ft to 4ft range, with strong to moderate energy. The swell direction wobbles a bit, but overall, it's still a good run.

So, the standout window is the morning of Saturday, July 25th, for the cleanest, highest-energy glassy session. The morning of Monday, July 27th, is right up there too for the size and power. Remember, this is a point break, so it's going to handle that long period groundswell better than most. Crowds are "sometimes" a thing here, so expect company on the good mornings.

Rusty out.

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