Punta Roca Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.48° N 89.33° W

Punta Roca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Roca sea temperature is
30.1°C
0.8° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,425 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 9AM (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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 0.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 2nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 4th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 4th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 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. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty special for one spot in particular, with a run of clean, glassy mornings and some solid pulses of SSW to SW groundswell. The water is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

We kick off on Wednesday, September 2nd, with a light, glassy morning. Swell is a clean 3ft from the SSW, with a long 13-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (519). The wind is hardly a whisper, so it’s going to be smooth. By afternoon, the wind swings to a cross-onshore and the quality drops right off, so make the most of the early.

Thursday morning, September 3rd, is dead calm—zero wind, glassy as a lake. The swell drops a touch to 2ft, but the period stretches to 16 seconds, a proper groundswell. Combined energy is still moderate (676). The waves will be a bit lined up at this point break, but that long period means you’ll want to be on the point, not the beach. Afternoon sees a cross-onshore again, but the morning is the window.

Now, Friday morning, September 4th, is where things get exciting. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SW with a 17-second period—that’s a serious groundswell. Combined energy hits 1231, so we’ve got strong wave energy. The wind is glassy (5 km/h from the S) and the water is clean. The waves are going to be well-shaped and powerful, but at 5ft, it’s still manageable for intermediate surfers. The long period means the sets will be a bit more spread out, making it easier to get out the back. This is a standout.

Saturday morning, September 5th, is another cracker. The swell is 6ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds, and combined energy is 1401—strong. The wind is glassy again. This is the biggest day of the run, and at 6ft, it’s getting into the “grunty” zone for intermediates, but it’s still a blast. The point will handle this size well, and the long period means the waves will have plenty of punch. Crowds are possible here, so get there early.

Sunday morning, September 6th, the swell drops back to 5ft from the SSW, period 15 seconds, with glassy wind. Combined energy (847) is still moderate. It’s a great morning but not quite the standout of Friday or Saturday.

Monday, September 7th, and Tuesday, September 8th, mornings are still clean and glassy, with swell dropping to 4ft and 2ft respectively. The energy is moderate (532 and 545). The long period (14-18 seconds) means the waves will be a bit straighter at the beach, but on this point break, it’ll be fine. Good, fun waves for the early crew.

From Wednesday, September 9th, through to the 12th, the mornings stay glassy or very light, with swell ranging from 3ft to 4ft, and periods of 14-16 seconds. The energy stays moderate (458-865). It’s a consistent run of clean, fun waves, but nothing will match the power of that Friday and Saturday.

The second week sees a bit of a drop-off. From Sunday, September 13th, the swell fades to 2ft-3ft, and the wind starts to get a bit messy in the afternoons. The mornings on the 14th and 15th are still glassy with 2ft-2ft of groundswell (period 18 seconds), but the combined energy is lower (396-513). It’s small, but clean. The standout of the second week is probably Tuesday morning, September 15th, with 2ft from the SW, 18-second period, and zero wind—calm as glass. The energy is moderate (513). Worth a paddle if you’re keen.

Overall, the best days are Friday, September 4th, and Saturday, September 5th, with those solid, clean, glassy mornings and strong groundswell. Don’t sleep on them.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
6:13PM1.84m
6:37AM2.12m
7:00PM1.77m
7:27AM2.06m
7:54PM1.69m
8:25AM1.98m
8:59PM1.63m
9:33AM1.92m
10:13PM1.63m
10:45AM1.90m
11:28PM1.70m
11:56AM1.93m
00:35AM1.83m
Low Tide
12:12PM0.23m
00:15AM0.24m
1:00PM0.28m
1:02AM0.30m
1:54PM0.35m
1:57AM0.38m
2:56PM0.41m
3:03AM0.44m
4:07PM0.43m
4:19AM0.47m
5:18PM0.40m
5:36AM0.44m
6:23PM0.33m
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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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