Surf Forecasts:
Los Pocitos surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. 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 (Sun 12th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Pocitos over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of waves coming up at Los Pocitos, but honestly, it’s a slow burn before things really get good. The first few days are surfable, but you’ll be scratching your head wondering where the quality is.
The water is sitting at a pretty normal 81°F for this time of year, nothing crazy there.
The pattern starts off weak. From Sunday the 12th through Monday the 13th, we’re looking at small, short-period swell from the NE, barely cracking 4ft with a weak energy level (around 126-169). It’s rideable, but with a risk of thunderstorms and the wind staying offshore from the ENE, the conditions are just ordinary. Not a total loss, but don’t get your hopes up.
The real turn comes Tuesday the 14th. The swell starts to build, pushing 5ft to 5ft from the ENE, and the energy jumps into the 200s (212-230). The wind is still offshore and clean, and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is where you need to be in the water – the combo of moderate wave energy and clean offshore wind is a winner.
Wednesday the 15th is the standout of this whole outlook. Swell hits 5ft to 6ft from the ENE, with a period still short at 7 seconds, but the energy is solid (242-263). The wind is a moderate offshore breeze, and the sky is clear. This is the best on offer – clean, punchy beach break waves that will be fun for intermediate surfers. The crowds are “sometimes” here, so expect some company, but it’s worth it.
The quality drops off a bit from Thursday the 16th through Saturday the 18th, with the swell dropping back to 4ft to 5ft and energy fading into the 100s. Still offshore wind, but the waves are just ordinary again.
Then we get a second pulse. Sunday the 19th sees the swell back up to 6ft from the ENE, with energy jumping to 302. Moderate wind and risk of thunderstorms, but the wave size and energy are there. Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st keep that energy high (257-310) with the swell holding at 5ft to 5ft. This is a close second-best to the Wednesday peak. The wind stays offshore, and the waves will be consistent.
After Tuesday the 21st, the energy drops off fast. From Wednesday the 22nd all the way through to Monday the 27th, we’re looking at a long stretch of weak, small waves. The swell drops to 5ft and then below 3ft, and the energy falls into the double digits (60-186). It’s surfable but very ordinary. A real dry spell to end the outlook.
So, if you’re going to paddle out, aim for Wednesday the 15th for the best combo of size and clean conditions. The window from Sunday the 19th to Tuesday the 21st is also solid, but the Wednesday morning session is the one to circle on the calendar.
Stay salty.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 |
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 kJ | 169 | 126 | 136 | 109 | 138 | 103 | 211 | 228 | 151 | 242 | 263 | 147 | 191 | 154 | 159 | 191 | 217 | 117 | 142 | 112 | 138 |
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 | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 11:11PM0.47m | 00:02AM0.47m | 00:55AM0.45m | 1:50AM0.42m | 6:10PM0.18m | 2:49AM0.37m | 6:08PM0.22m | 3:53AM0.32m | 6:28PM0.26m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:27AM-0.04m | 9:06AM-0.03m | 9:42AM-0.00m | 10:12AM0.03m | 7:08PM0.18m | 10:36AM0.07m | 8:52PM0.20m | 10:51AM0.10m | 10:29PM0.21m | ||||||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — |
mm | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | E 8 | N 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 8 | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 169 | 126 | 136 | 5 | 2 | 103 | 211 | 1 | 151 | — | — | 147 | — | — | 159 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 112 | 138 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 109 | 138 | — | — | 228 | — | 242 | 263 | — | 191 | 154 | — | 191 | 217 | 117 | 142 | — | — |
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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