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.

Punta Rocas in December offers consistent, powerful waves with an average swell height of 1.4m and a solid period of 13.4s, indicating well-formed, clean waves. The swell predominantly comes from the SSW (30% of swells at 1-1.5m and 20% at 1.5-2m) and SW (27% at 1-1.5m and 12% at 1.5-2m), delivering quality right-hand point breaks. Only 2% of wind conditions are ideal (light offshore), but the wind is mostly onshore from the S (34% at 10-20kph) and SSE (13% at 10-20kph), which can create choppy conditions. Expect occasional bigger sets (2-2.5m, 3% SSW), but most waves are in the 1-2m range, making it suitable for experienced surfers who can handle a mix of clean and wind-affected conditions. The spot works best when winds are light or variable, but mornings often provide the cleanest waves before onshore winds pick up.