Surf Forecasts:
Los Pocitos surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with 234 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Pocitos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, looking over the next stretch for Los Pocitos. We’ve got a bit of a slow starter, but things look like they could shape up nicely later on, especially if you can wait it out.
The first few days are super ordinary. We’re looking at waist-high, short-period windswell—around 3ft to 4ft from the ENE with a weak 6-second period. The wind is offshore, which keeps it clean, but the energy is low (96 to 143 range). It’s rideable, but nothing to get excited about. Saturday the 30th and Sunday the 31st are much the same story: small, a bit weak.
Then on Monday morning, 31 August, we get a glass-off. The wind goes dead calm, and a little 2ft pulse of longer-period swell (11 seconds) slides in from the NE. That's a tiny wave, but with glassy conditions it’ll be the best-looking little wave of that first week. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird there.
Tuesday the 1st of September sees a jump in size. Morning has 5ft from the ENE with 7 seconds, and the combined energy hits 234—moderate, but solid enough to get your hopes up. That’s the first real standout: a clean, offshore morning with surfable waves. It’s not huge, but it’s the best of the first week.
After that, we hit a flat spot. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are basically a total write-off with tiny swell (0.3ft) or very weak 3ft junk. If you’re around then, don’t bother paddling out.
Now, here’s the real light at the end of the tunnel. On Wednesday morning, 9 September, we get glassy conditions with a nice 5ft, 7-second swell from the ENE, and the energy jumps to 227. That morning is the pick of the whole forecast—clean, offshore, and just over waist-high. Thursday the 10th holds similar at 4ft to 4ft, also clean.
Then, hold onto your board: Saturday morning, 12 September, we get the biggest pulse of the run—5ft from the ENE with an 8-second period and energy shooting up to 334. That’s moderate-to-strong energy, and it’s got some push. The wind is light and offshore, so it’ll be clean and fun. This late in the forecast (12 September), it’s promising but treat it as a hopeful long-range call.
For beginners, the 5ft days on 1 September and 9 September are right at the upper edge of comfortable; anything over that might be a handful. Experts will want to keep an eye on that 5ft pulse on the 12th.
Overall, the best windows are Tuesday morning 1 September and Wednesday morning 9 September. If you can wait, that Saturday the 12th might be the sleeper hit.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 11 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
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80 | 106 | 94 | 65 | 75 | 91 | 97 | 123 | 82 | 75 | 60 | 106 | 154 | 234 | 151 | 109 | 173 | 147 | 129 | |
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 | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 00:12AM0.34m | 2:14PM0.20m | 00:54AM0.30m | 2:45PM0.24m | 1:43AM0.26m | 3:23PM0.27m | 3:22AM0.21m | 4:05PM0.30m | 5:14AM0.17m | 4:51PM0.33m | 6:35AM0.13m | 5:39PM0.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:24AM0.12m | 6:11PM0.19m | 8:22AM0.14m | 7:57PM0.18m | 8:20AM0.15m | 9:15PM0.16m | 8:27AM0.14m | 10:40PM0.14m | 8:41AM0.13m | 2:41AM0.10m | 9:01AM0.12m | 3:31AM0.06m | |||||||
— | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
6:39 | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 35 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 6 | NE 12 | NNE 11 | NE 6 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 7 | — |
80 | 27 | 25 | 65 | 21 | 12 | 97 | 5 | 10 | 75 | 58 | 106 | 154 | 234 | 151 | 109 | — | 147 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 14 | — | NE 12 | NE 12 | — | — | NNE 11 | N 13 | — | NNE 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — |
18 | — | 24 | 23 | — | — | 11 | 3 | — | 10 | 60 | 84 | 25 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 14 | N 12 | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 |
— | 106 | 94 | — | 75 | 91 | — | 123 | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 173 | — | 129 | |
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 |
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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.











