Los Pocitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the outlook for Los Pocitos.

Alright, so we’ve got a solid run of surf coming up. The first real action kicks off on Friday the 31st of July. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing crazy. The pattern is all about a consistent, moderate ENE swell with a short period of 7 seconds. It’s not a groundswell, so it’s a bit of a windswell, but the wind is offshore and clean every single day through the whole forecast. That’s a huge win. The combined swell energy is moderate, so there’s some push.

The standout here is definitely the middle of the run. Friday the 31st morning and afternoon are both good, with a 5ft ENE swell, clean offshore winds. The waves are clean and rideable, and the wind is light and offshore – perfect conditions for a fun session. The break is a fairly consistent spot, exposed to the north, and the ENE swell is coming right from the optimum direction. It’s a good call for intermediate surfers, but the swell is right around the 5ft mark, so beginners might find it a bit of a push. Crowds are possible, so be ready for some company.

The run continues solid through Saturday and Sunday, but the quality dips a little. Surfable, but ordinary. The real magic picks up again on Wednesday the 5th of August into the following week. The swell bumps up to 5ft on Wednesday and Thursday, with more energy. That’s a step up in power. The wind is still offshore, clean, and moderate. Friday the 7th of August is another highlight, with a 6ft ENE swell – that’s the biggest wave height of the whole period, and it’s clean. The period is still short at 7 seconds, so it’s a bit bouncy, but the wind is perfect.

The real gem, though, is the 13th of August. That Thursday morning has a 6ft ENE swell, the period bumps up to 8 seconds, and the combined energy is the highest in the whole run. The wind is a moderate offshore from the ENE. That’s a proper session. The swell direction is right on the money. It’s a big standout for the whole period. The Friday the 14th of August is also solid, with a 6ft swell.

So, overall, this is a rare, consistent run of clean, offshore wind at Los Pocitos. The first week is good, but the second week – from the 5th of August onwards – is where the real quality lies. The 13th is the absolute best bet. Grab it. The last few days, the 15th of August, the swell is dropping off, but it’s still rideable. No gaps in the surf, just a steady stream of waves.

Rusty.

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