Surf Forecasts:
Los Pocitos surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with 249 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 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 the next couple of weeks at Los Pocitos.
Right off the bat, we’re looking at a pretty quiet start. The water temp is sittin’ right around 82°, which is spot on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The opening days are all about small, weak surf. Through Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th, we’ve got waist-high stuff at around 4ft to 4ft out of the ENE, with a short, choppy period of just 6 to 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak, bouncing between 109 and 145, so it’s pretty limp. Winds are offshore though, which is a real treat – clean faces all day, but the waves just don’t have any push. It’s surfable, but honestly, I wouldn’t race to the water.
Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are more of the same – small, weak, and not much to write home about. The swell direction shifts a hint to NE on Thursday, but the period stays short and the energy is still low. Saturday the 29th sees a tiny bump to 5ft, but still the same short period, so it’s not gonna open up any barrels.
Now, here’s where it gets a bit more interesting. Sunday the 30th of August, we finally see a jump in combined energy to 256, with swell heights hitting 5ft out of the ENE and a slightly better 7-second period. The winds are offshore and clean, so the surf will be a lot more fun. It’s not huge, but it’s a solid step up from the flat spell. This is the first real standout of the outlook. Monday the 31st drops back a bit, but the pattern holds with small, clean waves.
The real highlight, if you can wait, is looking at Friday the 4th of September. That morning we’ve got 6ft of ENE swell, with the combined energy climbing to 294 – that’s moderate wave energy and a proper step up. Winds are a moderate 20 km/h offshore, so the surf will be clean and punchy. This is the best of the bunch for the whole forecast. The swell direction is a perfect match for the spot’s optimum, and while it’s not huge, it’s solid intermediate territory. The period is still short, so it’ll be a bit sectiony, but the offshore wind will tidy it up nicely.
Then on Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th of September, we’ve got more 5ft to 6ft swell with energy in the 285 to 336 range, and again offshore winds. That’s consistent, fun surf, and definitely worth a paddle. The second week fades off a bit, with Tuesday the 9th seeing a drop back to 4ft and weaker energy.
Overall, Los Pocitos is a fairly consistent spot, and the crowds can be around sometimes, but when the wind’s offshore and the swell’s up, it’s a lovely little wave. The best windows are Sunday the 30th of August, and then the first week of September – especially Friday the 4th and the weekend of the 6th-7th. Don’t expect any bombs, but you’ll get clean, fun, head-high surf with a nice offshore breeze.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
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110 | 77 | 144 | 127 | 88 | 158 | 180 | 123 | 85 | 103 | 106 | 138 | 181 | 207 | 235 | 163 | 99 | 82 | 94 | 66 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:53PM0.36m | 11:32PM0.36m | 00:12AM0.34m | 2:14PM0.20m | 00:54AM0.30m | 2:45PM0.24m | 1:43AM0.26m | 3:23PM0.27m | 3:22AM0.21m | 4:05PM0.30m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:54AM0.07m | 8:14AM0.10m | 8:24AM0.12m | 6:11PM0.19m | 8:22AM0.14m | 7:57PM0.18m | 8:20AM0.15m | 9:15PM0.16m | 8:27AM0.14m | 10:40PM0.14m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 5 | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 35 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 6 | — | — | ENE 6 | NE 15 | NE 15 | ENE 7 | NE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 6 | NE 12 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 14 | ENE 12 | NE 6 |
— | 77 | — | — | 88 | 9 | 8 | 123 | 27 | 25 | 106 | 22 | 12 | 5 | — | — | 99 | 18 | 30 | 66 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 16 | N 12 | — | NNE 14 | NE 13 | — | NE 12 | — | — | NE 11 | — | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 12 | ENE 11 |
— | — | — | — | 10 | 3 | — | 18 | 27 | — | 23 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | N 12 | N 12 | NE 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | NE 7 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 6 | NE 6 | — |
110 | — | 144 | 127 | — | 158 | 180 | — | 85 | 103 | — | 138 | 181 | 207 | 235 | 163 | — | 82 | 94 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 738 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











