Surf Forecasts:
Punta Roca surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,021 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 (Aug 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Roca over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, it's Rusty. Let's talk about what we've got coming down the line for the region. We're kicking things off on Wednesday the 12th with a bit of a dud; the surf's small and messy, so give it a miss for a paddle.
The real action starts to build on Thursday morning the 13th. We've got a clean, glassy morning with a small 2ft SSW swell that has some serious long-period grunt at 15 seconds. It's not big, but the energy is there (moderate combined energy of 330), and with those offshore winds, it'll be a nice, clean session for anyone with an intermediate touch.
But the standout, without a doubt, is Saturday morning the 15th at Punta Roca (point). This is the one to circle on the calendar. The swell picks up to a solid 5ft from the SW, and with a period of 16 seconds, it's a pure, long-period groundswell. The combined energy is strong, reading 1011. It's spot on for this break's optimum direction, and with the wind dropping to a dead calm, glassy flatness, it's going to be absolutely perfect. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers.
Now, for the rest of the run: Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th will have slightly smaller 4ft to 3ft SW swells, but with clean, offshore winds in the mornings, offering very good conditions. Tuesday the 18th is another glassy morning worth a look at 3ft. After that, the surf dips a bit through the middle of the week, dropping to 2-3ft, and the winds get a bit more onshore and tricky. It's not a total write-off, but the quality won't be at the same level as that Saturday morning.
Looking further out into the second week, we've got some promise. Sunday the 23rd looks like a nice clean morning with 2ft SW swell and offshore winds. Then Monday the 24th, Tuesday the 25th, and Thursday the 27th all show glassy mornings with 2-3ft SW swell, offering good, clean conditions for a wave. The confidence is lower out here, but the pattern is worth keeping an eye on.
So, the call is clear: lock in that Saturday morning session. It's the best of the bunch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 264 | 217 | 226 | 275 | 258 | 760 | 719 | 885 | 929 | 917 | 894 | 543 | 543 | 543 | 395 | 395 | 373 | 373 | 293 | 436 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:41AM2.05m | 2:59PM2.19m | 3:31AM2.17m | 3:49PM2.19m | 4:18AM2.24m | 4:35PM2.14m | 5:03AM2.25m | 5:20PM2.06m | 5:46AM2.20m | 6:04PM1.95m | 6:29AM2.12m | 6:48PM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:29PM0.09m | 8:48AM0.16m | 9:18PM0.03m | 9:41AM0.11m | 10:03PM0.00m | 10:30AM0.10m | 10:47PM0.03m | 11:17AM0.13m | 11:29PM0.10m | 12:03PM0.20m | 00:11AM0.20m | 12:48PM0.29m | 00:52AM0.32m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 8 | SW 14 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 264 | 217 | 226 | 275 | 79 | 760 | 719 | 885 | 929 | 917 | 894 | 543 | 543 | 543 | 395 | 395 | 373 | 158 | 293 | 436 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 12 | SE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 8 | SW 14 | S 10 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 170 | 118 | 35 | 64 | 258 | 60 | 69 | 54 | 68 | 65 | 139 | 69 | 66 | 88 | 82 | 81 | 30 | 373 | 8 | 73 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 9 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 11 | SW 14 | S 11 | S 13 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 6 | S 11 | SE 7 | SE 6 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 22 | 36 | 69 | 113 | 253 | 31 | 211 | 23 | 14 | 34 | 18 | 25 | 65 | 13 | 82 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | NE 3 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | E 7 | SSW 3 | — | — | SSE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 2 | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | — | 28 | 2 | — | — | 125 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 512 | 0 | 0 | 482 | 0 | 0 | 340 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 232 | 0 | 0 | 497 | 0 | 0 | 311 | 0 |
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