Punta Roca

Surf Guide

Like Noosa when small, like J-Bay when pumping, Punta Roca is a geographically flawless, cobblestone right point that sculpts steep walls and multiple barrel sections for nearly a half-mile. The wave itself offers such a tremendous variety of sections that it works for a wide range of skill levels. At the top of the point -- near the famously dangerous graveyard -- is where you'll see the lineup's alpha surfers getting round, driving tubes. Down the line a bit you'll see those same surfers cracking groomed, inviting lips. On down the point, there are more barrel sections and inviting turn sections, though it gets less perfect towards the tail end, which is called La Paz. But just one good wave at this famed and fabled right pointbreak, and you'll be smiling for a long time to come.

Ability Level

Intermediate - Advanced

BegIntAdv

Intermediate to Advanced

Local Vibe

Intimidating

WelcomingIntimidating

Expect to be hassled.

Crowd Factor

Heavy

MellowHeavy

Oh yeah, very crowded.

Spot Rating

Perfect

PoorPerfect

Arguably one of the best waves in the world when it is on.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Your shoulders will feel it if you get a few long ones.

Water Quality

Fair

CleanDirty

Depends on rains.

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

SSW, SW

Wind

Light North

Surf Height

Head high-double overhead+

Tide

All tides