Surf Forecasts:
Punta Roca surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,424 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 12AM. 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 22) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Roca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, my friends, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s headin’ our way.
We’ve got a solid stretch of surf coming, but you’ll need to show a little patience. The first few days are small and not really worth paddling out for. The real juice shows up from the end of next week and holds into the first week of August, with a couple of sessions that are gonna be straight-up magic.
The first decent chance to get wet is on Saturday, 19 July at Punta Roca. Sunday morning, though, is where it’s at. The wind is glassy and offshore from the NNE, a perfect combo. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the SSW, but the period is a deep 19 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The wave energy is moderate (451). The water’s a warm 86°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. It’s a point break, so that long period will wrap in and give you a beautiful ride. You might bump into a few others out there.
Monday, 20 July morning is also a beauty. Dead calm, flat glass, with a touch more size at 3ft from the SW and a 16-second period. The energy is still moderate (437). Perfect clean conditions for a point.
Now, here’s the one to get excited about. Friday, 24 July morning is a proper standout. We’ve got a 3ft SSW swell, but the period is a massive 24 seconds – that’s very long period groundswell. The wave energy jumps to 933 (strong), and with glassy conditions and a light SSW breeze, the wave quality is going to be world-class.
The absolute best of the whole run is Saturday, 25 July morning. The swell is a solid 3ft from the SSW, with a 21-second period and energy of 1262 (very strong). The wind is glassy from the north, and the forecast is for excellent conditions. This is a session for experienced surfers only, as there’s a ton of power behind those waves. Mark this one on your calendar.
Sunday, 26 July is a double-header. The morning has 4ft from the SSW at 19 seconds (energy 1102), and the afternoon hits 4ft at 18 seconds (energy 1119). Both are glassy. This is a full day of surfing.
Monday, 27 July morning pushes the swell to 5ft from the SSW with an 18-second period and massive energy of 1557. This is powerful, expert-only territory. The following Tuesday morning, 28 July, shows 6ft from the SSW at 17 seconds (energy 1915). That’s a serious, heavy wave.
Into the first week of August, the swell drops but stays rideable. Saturday, 1 August morning has 3ft from the SSW with a 12-second period, and Sunday, 2 August morning offers 2ft with an 11-second period and glassy conditions. Good for a log or a funboard.
So, to wrap it up: the first few days are small and clean. The real standouts are Saturday, 25 July and Sunday, 26 July. Get out there, respect the power, and remember – it’s Punta Roca, so don’t be surprised if you’ve got company.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 8 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 246 | 246 | 233 | 246 | 309 | 310 | 371 | 344 | 318 | 178 | 215 | 180 | 142 | 72 | 120 | 78 | 139 | 704 | 487 | 952 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:45PM2.11m | 6:18AM2.18m | 6:33PM1.98m | 7:06AM2.12m | 7:22PM1.85m | 7:53AM2.02m | 8:12PM1.71m | 8:42AM1.93m | 9:05PM1.59m | 9:33AM1.84m | 10:02PM1.50m | 10:28AM1.78m | 11:02PM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:00AM0.06m | 12:32PM0.24m | 00:45AM0.16m | 1:23PM0.33m | 1:31AM0.29m | 2:15PM0.42m | 2:18AM0.41m | 3:09PM0.50m | 3:07AM0.52m | 4:07PM0.55m | 4:01AM0.60m | 5:06PM0.57m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 33 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 35 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 246 | 246 | 181 | 169 | 309 | 310 | 371 | 344 | 318 | 178 | 215 | 180 | 59 | 24 | 120 | 51 | 139 | 218 | 243 | 275 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 7 | SE 7 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 |
| kJ | 23 | 15 | 233 | 246 | 93 | 111 | 184 | 176 | 115 | 119 | 30 | 37 | 142 | 72 | 52 | 27 | 27 | 704 | 487 | 952 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 8 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SE 7 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 173 | 94 | 37 | 33 | 13 | 16 | 26 | 6 | 24 | 42 | 72 | 71 | 42 | 20 | 21 | 78 | 79 | 11 | 42 | 65 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | NNE 2 | SSW 2 | — | E 5 | S 7 | — | E 5 | S 7 | — | NE 3 | S 3 | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 22 | — | 4 | 33 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 25 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 232 | 0 | 0 | 326 | 0 | 0 | 408 | 0 | 0 | 520 | 0 | 0 | 497 | 0 | 0 | 497 | 0 | 0 | 497 | 0 |
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