10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Punta Roca, La Libertad, El Salvador
Punta Roca is El Salvador's world-class gem—a long, peeling right-hand point break in La Libertad that has hosted WSL events and produced some of Central America's best surfers. The wave wraps around the rocky point, offering multiple sections and 200+ meter rides on the right swell. The local surf culture is strong and passionate, demanding respect in the lineup. SW swells pulse in consistently from March-October, making this one of Central America's most reliable destinations.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-07 with a score of 56/100 (Fair)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 33/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Good alignment: Swell from 196° is 4° off optimal 200°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.9m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 10s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 233° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 330°-60°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Punta Roca. Either swell direction (196°), size (0.9m), or wind (7 km/h from 233°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 196° (SSW) at 10s period
Good alignment: Swell from 193° is 7° off optimal 200°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 1.3m from ideal 2.3m.
Short period: 8s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 255° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 330°-60°.
Poor conditions at Punta Roca. Either swell direction (193°), size (1.0m), or wind (5 km/h from 255°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 8s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 180° is 20° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 237° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 330°-60°.
Poor conditions at Punta Roca. Either swell direction (180°), size (0.8m), or wind (6 km/h from 237°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 180° (S) at 8s period
Good alignment: Swell from 202° is 2° off optimal 200°, still within prime range.
Moderate period: 14s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Surfable but not special at Punta Roca. The 0.9m swell from 202° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 202° (SSW) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 219° is 19° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 192° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 330°-60°.
Poor conditions at Punta Roca. Either swell direction (219°), size (0.9m), or wind (7 km/h from 192°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 219° (SW) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 217° is 17° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.1m is 1.1m from ideal 2.3m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 236° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 330°-60°.
Poor conditions at Punta Roca. Either swell direction (217°), size (1.1m), or wind (6 km/h from 236°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 217° (SW) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 216° is 16° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 205° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 330°-60°.
Poor conditions at Punta Roca. Either swell direction (216°), size (0.9m), or wind (7 km/h from 205°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 216° (SW) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 218° is 18° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 211° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 330°-60°.
Poor conditions at Punta Roca. Either swell direction (218°), size (0.8m), or wind (6 km/h from 211°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 218° (SW) at 11s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 215° is 15° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 241° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 330°-60°.
Poor conditions at Punta Roca. Either swell direction (215°), size (0.6m), or wind (9 km/h from 241°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 215° (SW) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 221° is 21° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Good period: 15s is 94% of ideal 16s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 212° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 330°-60°.
Poor conditions at Punta Roca. Either swell direction (221°), size (0.5m), or wind (8 km/h from 212°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 221° (SW) at 15s period
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