Surf Forecasts:
Los Pocitos surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE 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★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.5m 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 0.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 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. Looks like we’ve got a pretty drawn-out run of small, average conditions on the cards for our stretch of coastline. The first few days are barely worth paddling for, with tiny, weak windswell and a lot of stormy afternoons. It’s gonna take a while before we see any real juice.
Right now, through Wednesday the 26th and into the weekend, we’re looking at ankle to knee-high stuff coming out of the ENE, with periods around 6 to 7 seconds, so it’s just a sloppy, short-period affair. The combined energy is weak, sitting between 125 and 168. The winds are mostly offshore, which is the only saving grace – it’ll be clean, at least. But honestly, it’s just “surfable” at best. Thursday the 27th stays similar, just a bit smaller. Friday the 28th is more of the same, with a slight shift from NE, but still tiny. We’re in a bit of a lull here.
The real standout, the one that’s got my attention, is the window around Sunday the 30th of August through the early part of the following week. Sunday morning the 30th, we finally see a pulse of energy come through. Swell bumps up to 5 ft out of the ENE, with combined energy hitting 235 – moderate, but it’s the most we’ve seen in a while. Winds are a clean offshore 15 km/h from the ENE, so it’s going to be glassy and lined up. That’s the best bet for the first week. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so nothing to write home about there.
Then we hit a weird stretch. From Monday the 31st through the first few days of September, the swell drops right back to nearly nothing. Combined energy dips into double digits – 56, 84, 82 – just a flatter period that’ll test your patience. A few mellow mornings, but nothing to get excited about.
Then, just when you’re thinking of storing the board, the second week of September looks like it’s building towards something. From Sunday the 6th of September, the swell starts to inch back up, and by Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th, we’re looking at 5 ft to 6 ft ENE swell again, with combined energy in the 200-300 range. The wind stays offshore, light to gentle, so it should be clean. It’s a bit of a wait-and-see, since it’s a week out, but it’s promising. The swell direction is right on the money from the N, which is what this spot likes best.
The spot to watch through all this is Los Pocitos. It’s fairly consistent, handles the ENE swell well, and those offshore days will keep it clean. The size is intermediate-friendly, not too big for most, and the crowds are only “sometimes” an issue, so you’ll likely find a wave. The wind stays offshore and clean through most of the best periods, which is a massive plus for a spot that’s exposed to the north.
So, bottom line: the first few days are a warm-up you can skip. Focus on Sunday the 30th for the first real highlight, and then keep an eye on the 7th and 8th of September for a potential second pulse. It’s a slow burn, but there’s a couple of windows worth paddling out for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
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97 | 107 | 82 | 113 | 138 | 120 | 120 | 140 | 94 | 114 | 140 | 123 | 142 | 109 | 67 | 42 | 54 | 94 | 234 | 151 | 106 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 5:14AM0.17m | 4:51PM0.33m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:41AM0.13m | 2:41AM0.10m | ||||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 6 | NE 15 | NNE 15 | ENE 7 | NE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 6 | NE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 11 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
— | — | 82 | 9 | 21 | 120 | 27 | 25 | 94 | 22 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 67 | 42 | 47 | 94 | 234 | 151 | 106 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 16 | N 12 | — | NNE 14 | — | — | NE 12 | — | — | NNE 11 | NE 11 | — | NNE 10 | ENE 12 | N 12 | NE 10 | — | — | E 9 |
— | — | 10 | 3 | — | 18 | — | — | 23 | — | — | 12 | 5 | — | 9 | 15 | 3 | 50 | — | — | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 11 | N 12 | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | NE 10 | N 12 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — |
97 | 107 | — | 113 | 138 | — | 120 | 140 | — | 114 | 140 | 123 | 142 | 109 | — | — | 54 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 875 | 0 | 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.











