
Surf Forecasts:
Los Pocitos surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ENE swell with 807 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM. 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 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
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 the cards for Los Pocitos over the next couple of weeks. Right off the bat, it’s not going to be a classic run, but there’s a moment or two that’ll get the blood pumping.
We’re starting off with a bit of a slow grind. From Monday the 10th right through to Thursday the 13th, the surf is there, but it’s pretty average. Think waist-high lines around 4 ft to 4 ft from the NE and ENE, with short-period windswell hanging around 6 to 7 seconds. The wind stays offshore, which is a blessing, keeping things tidy. The water temp here is a balmy 80°, about normal for the time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.
Now, the first real standout kicks off on Friday the 14th and carries into the weekend. Friday morning we see the swell tick up a notch to 4 ft from the NE, but it’s the period stretching out to 8 seconds that makes a difference, and the combined energy hits 220 (moderate). Still, it’s Friday afternoon that gets me stoked – the swell jumps to 6 ft from the NE, period staying at 9 seconds, and we’ve got a solid 599 (moderate to strong) in the water. That’s the best energy of the whole forecast. Winds are offshore from the E at 12 mph, so conditions should be clean and lined up.
Saturday the 15th keeps that energy going with 6 ft from the ENE in the morning (493 combined energy) and a lighter afternoon at 6 ft. This stretch from Friday afternoon through Saturday is your best bet, but it’s worth noting that at 6 ft, this swell is getting a bit too much for beginners. The crowd situation says “sometimes” busy, so you might have a few friends out, but it’s not a zoo.
Sunday the 16th sees the swell backing off to 4 ft, and the wind swings cross-offshore, which is still workable but not as clean. After that, we drift into a long mellow patch. From Monday the 17th all the way through to the end of the month, we’re mostly looking at ankle-to-waist-high waves (2 ft to 5 ft) with short periods. There’s a little bump on Sunday the 23rd morning with 5 ft from the ENE and 223 combined energy, but the period is still a weak 7 seconds. It’s rideable, but nothing to write home about.
Honestly, if you’re after the best, you aim for Friday the 14th afternoon and Saturday the 15th. That’s the one-two punch of decent size, clean offshore wind, and real energy in the water. Everything else is just a maintenance session.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
131 | 131 | 97 | 85 | 68 | 85 | 118 | 88 | 109 | 145 | 167 | 216 | 599 | 699 | 493 | 365 | 221 | 183 | 156 | 107 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:57PM0.44m | 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 | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:54AM0.01m | 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 | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 7 | — | — | NE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 6 | — | — | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | NE 8 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NE 7 |
5 | 131 | — | — | 68 | 2 | 2 | 88 | — | — | 167 | 216 | — | — | 493 | — | 221 | 13 | 12 | 107 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | N 14 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 12 | E 18 | ENE 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 6 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 11 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | NE 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | NE 9 | ENE 9 | — | ENE 8 | — | ENE 7 | NE 7 | — |
131 | — | 97 | 85 | — | 85 | 118 | — | 109 | 145 | — | — | 599 | 699 | — | 365 | — | 183 | 156 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











