
Surf Forecasts:
Los Pocitos surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with 204 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
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 cookin’ for Los Pocitos over the next couple of weeks.
First thing’s first – the water’s sitting at 81° which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there. The wind is coming out of the east-northeast for most of the run, and that’s the offshore direction for this spot, so straightaway that’s a big tick for clean conditions.
Now, the opening days – Thursday 6th and Friday 7th – are nothing to write home about. Thursday’s got a weak 4ft east-northeast swell with a short period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy is only 116 (weak). The wind is offshore but light, so it’s clean, but the waves are just ordinary. You’ll get a few, but it’s not gonna light your fire. Friday morning sees a bump to 5ft and 7 seconds, with a moderate offshore breeze, and the energy jumps to 217 (moderate). That’s the first decent look, but still not a standout.
Saturday 8th gets a bit messy with a cross-offshore wind in the morning and a risk of thunderstorms in the arvo. The swell drops back to 4ft, and the energy is down to 121 (weak). Sunday and Monday see a similar pattern: small, clean, but very ordinary. The swell direction shifts to northeast by Sunday, but the period stays short at 6 or 7 seconds, and the energy is weak to moderate (100–127). Honestly, it’s a bit of a flat spell.
Tuesday 11th through to Thursday 13th are more of the same. Small waves, clean offshore winds, but the swell is tiny – 3ft to 4ft – and the energy is low (77 to 100). You’d be scratching for something rideable.
Then Thursday 13th afternoon, things start to shift. The swell picks up to 5ft from the east-northeast, period 7 seconds, and the energy jumps to 209 (moderate). That’s a step up. Friday 14th holds at 5ft, but the wind is moderate offshore, so it’s still clean. Not a classic, but you’ll get your head wet.
Now, here’s the good stuff. Saturday 15th August is the standout. Swell hits 6ft from the east-northeast, period 8 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 455 (strong). The wind is a gentle offshore breeze, so it’s going to be clean and punchy. This is the best day of the whole run. It’s a bit too big for beginners at 6ft, but for intermediates and up, it’s gonna be fun. The period is still short, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but the energy is there.
Sunday 16th is still good – 5ft, 8 seconds, 292 energy (moderate), and a moderate offshore wind. That’s a solid Sunday session. Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th drop back to 4ft–4ft, with the energy fading to 140–182 (weak to moderate). Still clean, but nothing special.
The last real highlight is Thursday 20th August. Swell pushes back up to 6ft from the east-northeast, period 7 seconds, and the energy is 336 (strong). Wind is moderate offshore, so it’s clean. That’s a fine way to finish the run.
Overall, the best session is Saturday 15th – that 6ft east-northeast swell with a gentle offshore breeze is the one to circle. The offshore wind is consistent across the whole period, so the quality is there for clean waves, but the size and energy only really turn up on the 15th and 16th, and then again on the 20th. The rest is small and ordinary. Crowds are sometimes an issue at Los Pocitos, so on the best days, expect a few more locals out.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 |
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97 | 94 | 110 | 186 | 149 | 93 | 104 | 97 | 67 | 103 | 103 | 83 | 80 | 91 | 94 | 78 | 75 | 88 | 78 | 80 | 85 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 8:04AM0.10m | 7:47PM0.39m | 9:14AM0.08m | 8:32PM0.41m | 9:19PM0.43m | 10:07PM0.44m | 10:57PM0.44m | 11:47PM0.43m | 00:39AM0.40m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:38AM0.08m | 5:32AM0.03m | 6:08AM0.00m | 6:44AM-0.01m | 7:20AM-0.01m | 7:54AM0.01m | 8:23AM0.04m | ||||||||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | — | N 11 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 10 | NE 6 |
2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 67 | 103 | 103 | 83 | — | 3 | 94 | 78 | 75 | 88 | 78 | 2 | 85 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | — |
97 | 94 | 110 | 186 | 149 | 93 | 104 | 97 | — | — | — | — | 80 | 91 | — | — | — | — | — | 80 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 592 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.
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