Santa Rosa (Punta Hermosa)

Santa Rosa (Punta Hermosa) is an exposed left-hand point break near Pucusana with reasonably consistent surf. Sources describe it as a point break with rocky hazards along the point and shoreline, including the risk of hidden submerged rocks. Surf is described as best on a mid tide and with South to Southwest swell conditions. Wave performance is characterized as moderate and generally “good,” with long, peeling walls that can produce medium ride lengths. Working swell heights are cited around 1.0 to 2.5 meters, and the break is noted to hold its size well while still requiring strong paddling to reach the peak on bigger sets. Wind/thermal conditions often include an afternoon sea-breeze component that can make surf less clean later in the day. Early mornings are typically described as glassier, and sources also indicate that the spot’s best wind window tends to align with mid-day through late afternoon in the regional pattern. Crowds are consistently described as low-profile: relatively few surfers even on good days. Because the environment is exposed and rocky, entry/exit require caution, and rescue presence is described as limited with seasonal lifeguard availability.