Punta Roca surf forecast
Santa Catalina · Veraguas · Panama
A hollow left over rock and coral west of Santa Catalina village, reached by boat or a walk along the coast. It needs a solid south swell and lower tides, and it gets crowded at weekends.
- Break
- reef break, lefts; faces SW
- Level
- advanced
- Best swell
- S, SW
- Best wind
- N, NE (offshore)
- Best tide
- low to mid tide
- Season
- March-November
- Typical size
- 1.2-2.5 m
- Crowd
- medium
- Hazards
- shallow rock reef; sharp coral
Best time to surf Punta Roca
For intermediate surfers the best months are April, June: in April about 14 days have rideable waves and 0 rate good or better. It is rarely small and clean enough for beginners. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: April. Local guides: March-November.
Water 28 °C in November to 30 °C in August: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 m | 29 °C |
| Feb | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 m | 29 °C |
| Mar | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 29 °C |
| Apr | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| May | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 29 °C |
| Jul | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Aug | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Sep | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 29 °C |
| Oct | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 m | 29 °C |
| Nov | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 28 °C |
| Dec | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.9 m | 29 °C |
Days per month, typical of the last three years of wave and wind model data, rated with the same scale as the forecast. Not a forecast: some years are better than others.
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Santa Catalina.
Nearby spots
- Santa Catalina, Santa Catalina
- Playa Estero, Santa Catalina
- Punta Brava, Santa Catalina
Questions
When is the best time to surf Punta Roca?
For intermediate surfers April, June; in April about 14 days a month have rideable waves and 0 are good or better. Local guides say: March-November.
What is the water temperature at Punta Roca and which wetsuit do I need?
The sea ranges from about 28 °C in November to 30 °C in August. Wear a Boardshorts / rash vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.
Is Punta Roca good for beginners?
It is best for advanced surfers (shallow rock reef; sharp coral). Beginners nearby can try Playa Estero, Santa Catalina.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Punta Roca?
S, SW swell, N, NE wind (offshore), at low to mid tide. Typical size 1.2-2.5 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Punta Roca are in the Surf Spoting app.