Punta Roquitas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the shores of Punta Roquitas. Let's get into it.

Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a slow start. The water is sitting at a balmy 72°F, which is a whopping 9°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That's a real tropical feel, which is pretty unusual.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Monday and Tuesday are looking pretty average with a cross-onshore wind messing up the surface. The swell is there, around 4ft to 5ft from the SW, but it's a long period groundswell (15 to 17 seconds), which can be a bit too straight for a beach break, and the wind isn't helping. The combined wave energy is moderate to strong (960 to 1118), but the conditions just aren't there for a good paddle.

Wednesday morning, the 29th of July, is the first real glimmer of hope. The wind swings around to a clean offshore from the SW, and it's light at 3 mph. The swell is still a solid 5ft from the SW with a period of 13 seconds. The energy is moderate (873). This is the best bet for a quiet session, especially for a beginner, as the size is manageable. Just be aware that the crowds are sometimes here, so you might have a few friends out.

Thursday through to the following Monday, the 4th of August, is a bit of a flat or messy spell. The winds stay cross-onshore, the swell drops off, and the scores are low. It's a gap of a few days where you're better off checking the wind apps or doing something else.

Now, the real standout window opens up on Thursday, the 6th of August. The morning (6 August) gets a very long period SW groundswell (18 seconds) with a combined energy of 1136. The swell is a modest 3ft, but that long period means it'll be lined up and clean. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the W, but it's light enough to keep things pretty tidy. This is a classic long-period point-break style of wave, which is perfect for Punta Roquitas.

Then, Friday the 7th of August is the pick of the whole forecast. The swell fills in to 4ft to 5ft from the SW, with a period of 14 to 15 seconds. The wind is a clean offshore from the SW, just a light breeze at 6 mph. The wave energy is strong (1327). This is going to be a proper day of surfing. The size is solid for a beginner, and the offshore wind will make the waves glassy. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

After that, the swell pulses up again around the 9th and 10th of August. The 9th (Sunday) has a solid 5ft to 5ft SSW swell with a period of 15 to 16 seconds, but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore, which chops it up. The 10th (Monday) has a bigger swell, hitting 7ft, but it's blown out by a 12 mph cross-onshore wind. That's too big and messy for a beginner session, and even for intermediates, it's going to be a battle.

The last real chance is the morning of Tuesday the 11th of August. The swell is 5ft from the SSW with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind is a gentle cross-onshore. It's a step down from the epic Friday, but still a fun, manageable size.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a bit of a dud, but the 7th of August is the absolute standout. Get that date locked in for clean, offshore, shoulder-high waves. The 6th of August is also worth a look for the long-period glassy lines. Don't bother with the rest, unless you're keen on a messy paddle.

Rusty.

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