Los Pocitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the surf prospects for Los Pocitos over the next couple of weeks.

Overall, we've got a consistent run of small, clean surf on the cards, but it's a bit of a mixed bag. The highlight looks to be a small bump in size around Wednesday the 15th and into the following weekend, with wave energy picking up. The water temperature here is about average for the time of year, sitting at 81°F.

Let's break it down. From Saturday the 11th through Tuesday the 14th, we're looking at clean, offshore conditions with light winds out of the east-northeast. The swell is modest, coming from the NE to ENE around 4ft to 5ft. The combined energy is in the moderate range (between 160 and 240) and the period is short at 7 seconds, so don't expect a whole lot of punch. It's surfable, but nothing to get too excited about.

Things pick up a notch from Wednesday the 15th right through to the following Saturday the 18th. The morning sessions look best with clearer skies and a moderate offshore breeze. Swell height bumps up to 5ft to 6ft from the ENE, with the combined energy pushing into the moderate 200-310 range. This is the best stretch of the next week – still small, but clean and a bit more pushy. The standout mornings will be Wednesday the 15th and Saturday the 18th. Sunday the 19th afternoon might also be worth a look as the wind goes offshore again.

There is then a definite lull from Sunday the 21st through to Saturday the 25th. The swell drops right off, with heights falling below 3ft and the combined energy plummeting to as low as 27. The 21st and 22nd are particularly poor, with cross-off winds and "poor surf conditions" on the 21st. It's mostly clean but tiny.

But then, we see a promising sign for the end of the period. On Sunday the 26th, the swell rebuilds to 4ft to 5ft from the ENE, with the combined energy jumping back up to 213. It's still early days for that forecast, so keep an eye on it, but it could be a nice way to finish the run.

For the best bet, I'm pointing you at Los Pocitos ( Costa Rica). It's a fairly consistent spot that handles an exposed north swell. Our optimum direction is north, and the swell we're getting is ENE-NE, so it's off a bit, but still clean enough to be fun. Over the next week, the Wednesday 15th and Saturday 18th mornings offer the best combo of moderate energy (319 and 230) and clean offshore wind. It's small, around 5ft to 6ft, so it's perfect for intermediate surfers. You might have to share the water as crowds are sometimes an issue here, but with clean, offshore winds and fun, manageable waves, it'll be well worth it.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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