Surf Forecasts:
Los Pocitos surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with 229 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Los Pocitos this week:
The surf forecast for Los Pocitos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Los Pocitos in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Pocitos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Los Pocitos over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a run of small but rideable swell, nothing that’s going to blow your hat off, but plenty of sessions if you pick your moment. The water temp is sitting at a warm 80° right now, which is about average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the thick rubber.
The opening week starts a bit lacklustre, to be honest. From Monday 17th through to Sunday 23rd August, we’re looking at surfable but very ordinary conditions day in and day out. Swell heights hover between 3 ft and 5 ft, mostly out of the ENE or NE, with short periods of 6 to 8 seconds. That’s windswell territory – a bit weak and wobbly. The wind is offshore for most sessions, which keeps the surface clean, but the wave quality is nothing special. The combined energy is low to moderate, bouncing around 49 to 180, so it’s all fairly average.
The first real standout pops up on Friday 21st August afternoon. Swell bumps up to 5 ft from the ENE with a 7-second period and the combined energy hits a moderate 229. The wind is a moderate offshore breeze at 12 mph, so it’s clean and has a bit more push. That’s the best of that first week, though it’s still short-period stuff.
After that, the week from Monday 24th to Sunday 30th August looks a bit better. Swell stays consistent around 4 ft to 5 ft, but the energy readings get stronger, with several sessions showing 175 to 285. The highlight of the whole forecast is Wednesday 26th August morning. We get a glassy, dead-calm session with 4 ft of NE swell and a combined energy of 208. That’s clean as a whistle, offshore wind state, and the kind of morning you set the alarm for. Also worth a look is Tuesday 25th August afternoon – 4 ft of NE swell, light offshore breeze, and energy at 285. That’s solid for the size.
Further out in the second week, from Monday 31st August into Tuesday 1st September, it tails off a bit. Swell drops back to 3 ft to 4 ft with low energy, and the conditions are clean but not exciting. The best of that late period is Tuesday 1st September afternoon with 4 ft from the NE and a combined energy of 131.
Overall, the clear winner is Wednesday 26th August morning – that glassy, clean 4 ft NE swell at Los Pocitos. It’s not huge, but with zero wind and a nice easterly direction, it’ll be fun and uncrowded if you’re lucky. That’s your best bet.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 |
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158 | 164 | 86 | 67 | 77 | 33 | 43 | 88 | 109 | 163 | 165 | 91 | 168 | 229 | 191 | 158 | 160 | 103 | 126 | 122 | 100 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 5:48PM0.32m | 6:48AM0.15m | 6:22PM0.33m | 8:05AM0.11m | 6:57PM0.33m | 7:34PM0.33m | 8:13PM0.34m | 8:53PM0.34m | 9:33PM0.35m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:40AM0.14m | 3:02AM0.12m | 9:34AM0.13m | 3:52AM0.08m | 9:16AM0.11m | 4:34AM0.05m | 5:12AM0.03m | 5:48AM0.02m | 6:23AM0.02m | ||||||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 11 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | 4 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | ENE 7 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | N 10 | NE 7 |
11 | 11 | 86 | 10 | 4 | 26 | 43 | 88 | 109 | — | — | 91 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 126 | 2 | 100 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | ENE 8 | N 10 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 33 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 12 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 6 | — |
158 | 164 | — | 67 | 77 | — | — | — | — | 163 | 165 | — | 168 | 229 | 191 | 158 | 160 | 103 | — | 122 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Los Pocitos Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Los Pocitos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Los Pocitos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Los Pocitos surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Los Pocitos) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Los Pocitos may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Los Pocitos is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Maiquetia. If you plan a holiday in Caracas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Maiquetia. Maiquetia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











