Surf Forecasts:
Punta Roca surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 604 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 6PM. 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Roca over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
The next couple of weeks are looking like a solid run of surf for Punta Roca. We’ve got a consistent, long-period SSW groundswell hanging around, and the winds are playing ball for the most part. The combined wave energy is moderate, sitting around 847 in the early sessions, which tells you there’s enough push in the water to make things interesting. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 86°.
Thursday morning the 9th is the real standout. You’re looking at clean 4ft surf from the SSW with a very long 15-second period, light offshore wind from the N, and the water is glassy. The energy is solid at 847. This is prime Punta Roca. If you’re an intermediate or above, get in the water. The crowds are sometimes a thing here, so expect company.
Friday the 10th keeps it going with a slightly smaller, but still very clean 3ft swell. Conditions are dead glass in the morning with zero wind. The swell period stays at 15 seconds, so it’s still got that nice groundswell shape. Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th follow the same script: clean 4ft waves in the mornings with glassy conditions and a slight easterly breeze. The swell ticks up to a 16-second period on Saturday, making it even more powerful.
The second week settles into a more chilled-out pattern. From Monday the 13th through to the 24th, we’re looking at a gradual drop in size, hanging around the 2ft to 3ft mark. The swell direction shifts slightly to the SW and then S. The mornings continue to offer the best windows, with plenty of glassy or clean conditions. Tuesday the 14th morning has a clean 2ft with a 17-second period, which is pretty long. Wednesday the 15th morning is also a good call with clean 3ft and offshore wind. The afternoons through this stretch are mostly blown out with onshore or cross-onshore winds, so stick to the dawn patrol.
Overall, the first week is the real deal. Thursday the 9th through Sunday the 12th are your best bets. After that, it’s smaller but still worth a paddle on the right mornings.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 721 | 559 | 461 | 449 | 455 | 414 | 596 | 596 | 544 | 508 | 437 | 373 | 282 | 282 | 222 | 170 | 202 | 290 | 229 | 290 | 326 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:13AM1.98m | 9:38PM1.60m | 10:12AM2.02m | 10:44PM1.60m | 11:15AM2.07m | 11:51PM1.66m | 12:19PM2.13m | 00:56AM1.75m | 1:20PM2.20m | 1:58AM1.87m | 2:18PM2.26m | 2:55AM2.00m | 3:13PM2.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:43PM0.46m | 3:38AM0.42m | 4:47PM0.41m | 4:43AM0.40m | 5:52PM0.33m | 5:50AM0.34m | 6:54PM0.23m | 6:56AM0.27m | 7:52PM0.13m | 7:59AM0.20m | 8:46PM0.04m | 8:58AM0.14m | 9:37PM-0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — |
mm | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 33 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 36 | 35 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 14 | SSE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 721 | 559 | 461 | 449 | 455 | 414 | 596 | 596 | 270 | 181 | 143 | 373 | 81 | 282 | 222 | 170 | 77 | 290 | 229 | 290 | 326 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 6 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 7 | SSW 18 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SE 7 | SSW 13 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 109 | 34 | 61 | 60 | 29 | 178 | 59 | 46 | 544 | 508 | 437 | 84 | 282 | 46 | 30 | 43 | 147 | 30 | 39 | 34 | 133 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | S 9 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 22 | SW 24 | SW 20 | SSW 21 | SSW 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 8 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 17 | 43 | 11 | 31 | 41 | 41 | 33 | 49 | 19 | 22 | 15 | 44 | 34 | 32 | 20 | 140 | 202 | 209 | 121 | 5 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 36 | 440 | — | 102 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 497 | 0 | 0 | 497 | 0 | 0 | 477 | 0 | 0 | 340 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 236 | 0 | 0 | 215 | 0 |
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