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 November offers solid surf conditions with an average swell height of 1.6m and a strong swell period of 13.8s, indicating powerful, well-formed waves. The majority of swells come from the SSW and SW directions (21.15% and 14.10% in the 1-1.5m range, respectively), with a significant portion reaching 1.5-2m (30.98% SSW, 16.85% SW). Larger waves (2-2.5m) are less frequent but present (8.37% SSW, 3.62% SW), making it ideal for experienced surfers. Wind conditions are less favorable, with only 2% being ideal for surfing. The dominant winds are southerly (S, SSE, SSW), often blowing at 10-30kph, which can create choppy or cross-shore conditions. While the swell quality is high, the wind often disrupts surface conditions, so early mornings or rare clean wind days are the best opportunities. Overall, November delivers consistent, powerful waves for advanced surfers, but patience is needed to score the best sessions.