Punta Roca
Punta Roca is Colombia's Caribbean quality point break—a right-hander near Barranquilla that delivers long rides when N swells hit the coast. The Colombian surf scene is growing, and this is one of its premier waves.
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Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Direction range
- 320° - 20°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Offshore range
- 150° - 210°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Near Barranquilla. Colombian Caribbean.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Punta Roca?
Punta Roca is a point break in Barranquilla, Colombia, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Punta Roca?
Punta Roca picks up swell from the NW round to the NNE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the N. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Punta Roca?
A S wind is dead offshore at Punta Roca, and anything from the SSE round to the SSW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Punta Roca?
Punta Roca is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.6m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Punta Roca?
The most reliable run of swell at Punta Roca comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. Colombia Caribbean's quality point break.
How cold is the water at Punta Roca?
The water at Punta Roca averages around 27°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Punta Roca good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Colombia Caribbean's quality point break.
How do I get to Punta Roca?
The nearest airport on our list is BAQ, then it's roughly a one-hour drive. Near Barranquilla. Colombian Caribbean.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Colombia Caribbean's quality point break.
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