10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Punta Rocas, San Bartolo, Peru
Punta Rocas is Peru's most famous competition venue—a powerful reef break that has hosted national championships for decades. The wave produces thick, hollow barrels reminiscent of Hawaii's Rocky Point, breaking over a shallow reef shelf that demands respect. Located just south of Lima in San Bartolo, it's accessible but no less dangerous. The Peruvian surf scene cut its teeth here, and the wave continues to serve as the ultimate testing ground for local talent.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-13 with a score of 58/100 (Fair)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 42/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 191° is 9° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 2.1m is 0.6m from ideal 2.8m.
Short period: 12s is below minimum 13s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 199° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Punta Rocas. Either swell direction (191°), size (2.1m), or wind (9 km/h from 199°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.1m (6.9ft) swell from 191° (S) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 192° is 8° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.7m is 1.1m from ideal 2.8m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 194° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at Punta Rocas. Either swell direction (192°), size (1.7m), or wind (11 km/h from 194°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 192° (SSW) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 219° is 19° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.3m is 1.4m from ideal 2.8m.
Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 168° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Surfable but not special at Punta Rocas. The 1.3m swell from 219° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 219° (SW) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 218° is 18° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.5m is 1.3m from ideal 2.8m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 171° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at Punta Rocas. Either swell direction (218°), size (1.5m), or wind (16 km/h from 171°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 218° (SW) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 190° is 10° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.8m is 0.9m from ideal 2.8m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 185° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at Punta Rocas. Either swell direction (190°), size (1.8m), or wind (11 km/h from 185°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.8m (5.9ft) swell from 190° (S) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 189° is 11° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 179° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Surfable but not special at Punta Rocas. The 1.8m swell from 189° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.8m (5.9ft) swell from 189° (S) at 15s period
Perfect alignment: Swell from 199° is within 5° of optimal 200°.
Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 13s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 159° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at Punta Rocas. Either swell direction (199°), size (2.1m), or wind (14 km/h from 159°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.1m (6.9ft) swell from 199° (SSW) at 13s period
Good alignment: Swell from 194° is 6° off optimal 200°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 2.4m is 0.4m from ideal 2.8m.
Short period: 11s is below minimum 13s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 149° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at Punta Rocas. Either swell direction (194°), size (2.4m), or wind (13 km/h from 149°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.4m (7.9ft) swell from 194° (SSW) at 11s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 158° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at Punta Rocas. Either swell direction (194°), size (1.7m), or wind (14 km/h from 158°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 194° (SSW) at 11s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 214° is 14° off optimal 200°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 162° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Surfable but not special at Punta Rocas. The 1.3m swell from 214° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 214° (SW) at 15s period
Open-Meteo Weather API (wind/weather data)