Punta Rocas - surf spot statistics

Punta Rocas, Peru, is a world-class right-hand point break known for its powerful, consistent ground swells and challenging conditions. The spot receives almost exclusively ground swells year-round (91-99%), with minimal wind swell influence (1-9%) and virtually no flat days (0%). The swell size averages between 1.4m and 2.0m, peaking from June to August with the largest and most powerful waves (2.0m mean size). However, wind conditions are predominantly unfavorable throughout the year, with good winds occurring only 1-12% of the time. The least bad wind months are January and February (8-12% good winds), making them the best time to score cleaner conditions despite slightly smaller swells (1.4-1.5m). From April through December, onshore winds plague the spot (98-99% bad winds), particularly from August to October when they are nearly constant. While the biggest swells arrive mid-year (June-August), strong onshore winds make it a challenging period unless you catch a rare clean day. Advanced surfers targeting size should prioritize June-August, while those seeking slightly better wind luck should aim for January-February, accepting slightly smaller waves. Overall, Punta Rocas is a heavy, high-performance wave best suited for experienced surfers willing to battle the wind for world-class barrels.

April at Punta Rocas delivers consistent, powerful surf with an average swell height of 1.8m and a strong 14.5s period, making it ideal for experienced surfers. The swell is predominantly SSW (31.89% in the 1.5-2m range) and SW (21.50% in the same range), providing well-organized, long-period waves with solid energy. Smaller windows of S and WSW swells contribute occasional variety. However, wind conditions are often challenging, with only 2% of days offering ideal offshore winds. The prevailing winds are S (36.52% at 10-20kph) and SSE (9.21% at 10-20kph), frequently creating onshore chop or cross-shore disruptions. Stronger gusts (20-30kph) from the SE and S occur occasionally, further complicating sessions. Despite the wind issues, the spot’s exposure to deep-period SW swells ensures punchy, fast-breaking waves for skilled surfers—just expect to battle less-than-perfect wind on most days.