Surf Forecasts:
Punta Roca surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with 360 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SW 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 (Aug 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Roca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up.
We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, with a few standout mornings that are going to be worth the early alarm. The main player is Punta Roca, a classic point break that loves a good SSW swell. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The first couple of days are small but clean. Thursday the 20th morning is glassy with 2ft of SW swell coming in at a long 14 seconds. It’s tiny, but the conditions are perfect. The energy is light (355), so it’s more about a fun little cruise than a proper session. Friday morning the 21st is similar, 3ft from the SSW at 11 seconds, with glassy conditions again. The energy is still moderate (240). Saturday morning the 22nd picks up a touch to 3ft from the S, same clean glassy vibe, and the energy is nudging up (388). Sunday the 23rd is another glassy morning, 2ft from the SW at 14 seconds, with a moderate energy reading (459). Monday the 24th morning is glassy too, 2ft of long-period SSW swell at 18 seconds (401). Tuesday the 25th keeps the morning glassy streak alive with 2ft from the SW at 16 seconds (404). Wednesday the 26th morning sees a light offshore wind from the N, 2ft from the SSW at 15 seconds – clean, but still small (208).
Now, here’s a weird one. Thursday the 27th morning brings a jump in size to 4ft, but it’s from the SSE with a short period of just 7 seconds. That’s windswell, not the good stuff, and the energy is moderate (378). It’s glassy, so it’ll be rideable, but don’t expect the usual Roca quality.
The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Saturday the 29th of August. This is the best of the whole run. The morning kicks off with a solid 5ft of SW groundswell, a long 16-second period, and a light offshore wind from the NNE. The energy is strong (1338). This is proper, powerful Roca. The afternoon holds the same size and a clean cross-offshore wind from the N. This is for experienced surfers – it’s a bit too big for beginners. The crowd is likely to be there, as it’s a consistent break that’s no secret.
Sunday the 30th morning is still excellent, with 5ft from the SW at 15 seconds and a light offshore wind (930). A great backup option. Monday the 31st morning drops back to 4ft from the SW, but with glassy conditions and a moderate energy (444). Tuesday the 1st of September and Wednesday the 2nd are back to the smaller, glassy mornings, with 3ft and 3ft from the SSW. Thursday the 3rd is 2ft from the SW with a long 17-second period and glassy (494). Finally, Friday the 4th of September morning brings a nice uptick with 4ft from the SSW at 16 seconds and a clean cross-offshore wind (762). That’s a solid, promising way to finish the outlook.
So, to put it simply: the mornings are your friend. The afternoons are blown out by onshore winds. The absolute peak is Saturday the 29th – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. Go get it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
189 | 178 | 147 | 198 | 202 | 194 | 182 | 166 | 191 | 189 | 218 | 286 | 214 | 270 | 351 | 271 | 173 | 217 | 158 | 110 | 104 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:22PM1.57m | 8:48AM1.78m | 9:17PM1.47m | 9:45AM1.71m | 10:21PM1.42m | 10:47AM1.68m | 11:29PM1.43m | 11:48AM1.70m | 00:30AM1.50m | 12:44PM1.75m | 1:21AM1.60m | 1:33PM1.82m | 2:05AM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:24PM0.50m | 2:22AM0.55m | 3:19PM0.58m | 3:15AM0.63m | 4:22PM0.62m | 4:18AM0.68m | 5:27PM0.61m | 5:24AM0.68m | 6:26PM0.57m | 6:26AM0.64m | 7:14PM0.49m | 7:19AM0.57m | 7:56PM0.41m | ||||||||
5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | — | 5 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 |
145 | 178 | 147 | 198 | 202 | 194 | 182 | 141 | 138 | 122 | 90 | 83 | 79 | 270 | 351 | 155 | 173 | 217 | 51 | 97 | 80 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 9 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SW 16 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
189 | 17 | 30 | 43 | 41 | 144 | 97 | 166 | 191 | 189 | 180 | 286 | 106 | 61 | 94 | 271 | 40 | 39 | 158 | 110 | 104 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 18 | S 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SE 6 | SSW 16 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SE 6 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 19 |
22 | 31 | 34 | 93 | 52 | 19 | 107 | 28 | 9 | 148 | 218 | 113 | 214 | 71 | 56 | 56 | 33 | 19 | 30 | 30 | 94 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 8 | — | NE 2 | S 3 | WNW 3 | NNE 3 | SSW 3 | N 3 | — | — | WNW 2 | — | SE 7 | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | 128 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | 47 | — | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 482 | 0 | 0 | 340 | 0 | 0 | 326 | 0 | 0 | 512 | 0 | 0 | 340 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 340 | 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.











