Los Pocitos Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.61° N 66.98° W

Los Pocitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Los Pocitos sea temperature is
26.9° C
0.5° 

Los Pocitos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Los Pocitos surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with 593 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with NE 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Tue 11th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 14th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 14th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Pocitos over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Los Pocitos over the next couple of weeks. The first week is a slow burn, but there’s a decent window of fun waves if you’re patient.

The opening days are all about small, clean conditions, but the swell lacks punch. The real standout is a pulse of bigger swell that arrives later in the first week and holds through the weekend. That’s where you want to be.

Tuesday morning the 11th is a write-off for size, with a tiny 3ft NE swell at a short 6 seconds. The combined energy is weak (80). The water is sitting at 80°, which is about average for this time of year. The wind is offshore from the ENE at 9 mph, leaving it glassy and clean, but there’s just no power.

Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday drop off even more, with 0.3ft waves. Forget it. The surf is essentially flat.

Wednesday afternoon the 12th and Thursday the 13th see a slight bump back to 3-3ft, but still with a short 6 second period and weak energy (66-68). The offshore wind stays light, but the surf is very ordinary.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Friday the 14th is the real deal. A jump to 7ft on the morning from the ENE, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy hits 593 – that’s moderate wave energy. The wind is moderate offshore from the east at 12 mph. This is going to be a proper, clean, rippable swell. The swell is 6ft in the afternoon. This is the best on offer, but be aware that at 7ft, it’s probably too big for beginners, and the offshore wind is moderate, not light. Still, a cracking day.

Saturday the 15th is a close second. Morning swell at 6ft from the NE, 8 seconds, with 439 energy. The afternoon drops to 5ft, but the wind backs off to a gentle 9 mph offshore. Clean, fun waves.

Sunday morning the 16th is still solid, with 5ft NE swell and 234 energy. The offshore wind holds at 12 mph. The surf is still good, but it’s fading.

From Monday the 17th onwards, things settle back into a long, drawn-out run of small, surfable but very ordinary waves. The swell holds around 3ft to 4ft, with short periods of 6-7 seconds. The energy drops back to the 100-200 range. The wind remains offshore, mostly light, so the conditions will be clean, but the waves will be small and gutless. This pattern continues all the way through to Wednesday the 26th.

So, to sum it up: the first half of the 16-day window is the only time to get excited. The standout is Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th. Get there early on Friday for the biggest, cleanest lumps. Saturday is nearly as good, with a bit less wind. The rest of the run is small, clean, and only worth a paddle if you’re desperate.

Catch ya later,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
11:47PM0.43m
00:39AM0.40m
4:16PM0.18m
1:33AM0.35m
4:25PM0.22m
2:43AM0.30m
4:49PM0.26m
4:09AM0.24m
5:17PM0.29m
5:34AM0.19m
5:48PM0.32m
Low Tide
8:23AM0.04m
8:48AM0.07m
6:44PM0.17m
9:08AM0.10m
8:14PM0.18m
9:24AM0.12m
9:39PM0.18m
9:36AM0.14m
11:33PM0.16m
9:40AM0.14m
3:02AM0.12m
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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.

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