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Punta Roca: surf spot in La Libertad
- Wave
- Point break, right-hander
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- SSE (offshore wind: NNW)
- Best tide
- low to mid, rising (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Mar – Oct: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Water temperature
- 27–30°C (boardshorts)
- Location
- La Libertad, El Salvador (13.4796, -89.3273)
Live surf cams at Punta Roca
- Punta Roca: El Salvador Surfing (Surfline cam), free
Other surf spots in La Libertad
- La Paz: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SE (offshore wind: NW), best tide: low to mid
- Playa Conchalio: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces S (offshore wind: N), best tide: mid to high
Places to stay near Punta Roca
- Casa Tropical JJ (0.5 km away): Holiday rental
- Veraneras’ Beach House (0.5 km away): Hotel
- Hostal del Club de Mochileros (0.6 km away): Hostel
- Chilamar Surf Lodge (0.6 km away): Surf camp
- Coco Surf Resort (0.7 km away): Surf camp
- La Posada de Don Lito (0.8 km away): Hotel
- Hotel Rick (0.8 km away): Hotel
- Hotel Arcos (0.8 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Punta Roca
- Punta Roca Olas (0.8 km away)
- El Salvador Surfing (1.0 km away)
- El Salvador Surf Adventures (1.6 km away)
- Surf City El Salvador (1.8 km away)
- Club Salvadoreño - Playa El Sunzal (1.9 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Punta Roca?
Punta Roca is in La Libertad, where the best surf season is Mar – Oct (March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October). It works best at this tide: low to mid, rising. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NNW.
What wind is offshore at Punta Roca?
Punta Roca faces SSE, so wind from the NNW blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the SSE blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Punta Roca?
The best tide at Punta Roca is low to mid, rising, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Punta Roca good for beginners?
Punta Roca is for advanced surfers.
Is there a surf cam at Punta Roca?
Yes: Punta Roca (El Salvador Surfing (Surfline cam), free). Swell Cabin checks these cams regularly.
Where can I stay near Punta Roca?
The nearest places to stay are Casa Tropical JJ (0.5 km away), Veraneras’ Beach House (0.5 km away), Hostal del Club de Mochileros (0.6 km away) and Chilamar Surf Lodge (0.6 km away). Swell Cabin lists 242 places to stay within 10 km of La Libertad.
What is the surf forecast for Punta Roca?
Swell Cabin rates Punta Roca hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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