Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
30.2° 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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 649 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 3rd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 7th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 8th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the horizon for Punta Roca, but it’s not all bluebirds and barrel time. The early part of the week is a bit of a slow burner, but things really start to cook from late in the week onwards.

The first proper window to get excited about kicks off on Monday the 3rd of August. The morning is looking pristine – dead glassy conditions with a small but clean 3ft swell from the SSW, carrying a nice long 13-second period. The water is currently sitting at 86°, which is just a touch warmer than average for this time of year, nothing crazy. The energy is moderate (292), so it’s not a powerhouse, but for a Monday morning with no wind, it’ll be worth the paddle.

Tuesday the 4th keeps the glassy theme going in the morning, but the swell drops a little to 2ft. Still, that long period (13s) and clean conditions mean you’ll get a few fun ones. The energy is moderate (230). The afternoons all week are a bit of a write-off with onshore winds, so stick to the early sessions.

Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th are more of the same – small, glassy mornings with a long-period groundswell. The energy is still in the moderate range (165-202), so it’s not a full-on pumping session, but it’s surfable and clean.

Then we hit the first real standout. Friday the 7th of August. The morning brings a jump in swell to 4ft from the SSE, but the period drops to 8 seconds. The energy jumps up to moderate strong (597). The wind is glassy. This is a fun, punchy morning for intermediate surfers.

Saturday the 8th of August is another standout. The morning is dead calm, with a 3ft SSW swell and a very long period of 16 seconds. The energy is strong (739). This is where the point break really starts to shine. That long period won’t make it easy for the beach breaks, but Punta Roca is a point, so it’ll handle that groundswell energy beautifully. Clean and glassy – this is the pick of the first week.

Sunday the 9th still has some good energy (541) in the morning with a clean cross-offshore breeze and a 4ft SW swell, 14-second period.

The middle of the second week (Monday 10th through Wednesday 12th) sees a dip in size, back to 2ft-3ft, but still with clean morning windows. Not a bad time for a quiet paddle, but nothing to write home about. The energy is back to moderate (280-358).

Things get serious again very late in the period. Friday the 14th of August morning sees a 3ft SSW swell with an *18-second* period. The energy is very strong (754), and the wind is light offshore from the NNE. This is a proper groundswell event. The long period will make the waves at Punta Roca thick and lined up.

Saturday the 15th of August is the absolute standout of the entire 16-day window. The morning is clear, the wind is a clean offshore breeze from the NNE, and the swell is 4ft from the SW with a 16-second period. The energy is very strong (1082). This is the pick of the fortnight. The wave energy is through the roof, and the wind is perfect. Expect smooth, hollow walls. This is for experienced surfers – the power is real.

Sunday the 16th stays good in the morning with a 3ft SW swell, 15-second period, and a gentle offshore. Energy is still strong (580). The afternoons all week, especially on the 15th and 16th, get trashed by strong southerly winds, so don’t even bother.

Monday the 17th of August closes the run with a clean, gentle offshore morning and a 3ft SW swell, 14-second period. A solid way to finish.

A note on crowds: Punta Roca *sometimes* gets busy, so if you’re aiming for the Saturday the 15th morning session, expect company. It’s a classic, and it’ll be on.

Overall, the first week is a slow build with clean but small mornings. The second week delivers the goods, especially the 15th of August. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:16PM1.92m
5:43AM2.02m
5:54PM1.86m
6:21AM2.04m
6:34PM1.80m
7:02AM2.04m
7:20PM1.72m
7:50AM2.03m
8:12PM1.65m
8:45AM2.00m
9:13PM1.60m
9:48AM1.99m
10:23PM1.60m
Low Tide
11:25PM0.25m
11:53AM0.36m
00:00AM0.27m
12:36PM0.36m
00:39AM0.30m
1:22PM0.38m
1:22AM0.34m
2:15PM0.41m
2:14AM0.38m
3:16PM0.43m
3:15AM0.41m
4:24PM0.42m
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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.

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