Surf Forecasts:
Los Pocitos surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, ENE swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (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 Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Pocitos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Los Pocitos over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we've got surfable waves, but honestly, it's pretty ordinary for a while. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak, short-period windswell. The energy is mostly in the low to mid double digits (118 to 154), which is just not much to write home about. The water's sitting at a balmy 82°F, which is pretty average for this time of year, nothing to get excited about there.
Friday the 28th through to around Tuesday the 3rd of September is a bit of a flat spell. You'll find ankle to knee-high waves from the NE and ENE, with periods around 6-7 seconds. It's clean, with a light offshore breeze (9 mph) most mornings, and a couple of glassy moments on Monday the 31st of August and Sunday the 6th of September. But the size just isn't there. Conditions are there for a longboard or a foamie, but you'll be scratching for anything with push. The afternoon thunderstorms are a recurring theme, but they don't really mess with the wind.
The first true standout comes on Wednesday the 9th of September. The swell kicks up to a solid 6ft from the ENE, with an 8-second period. The combined energy jumps to a very noticeable 372 (moderate energy). The morning looks clean as with a light offshore 6 mph breeze. This is the first time in the forecast where the numbers start to look like *real* surf. It's still small enough for most intermediates, but the energy is there for a fun, punchy wave. Thursday the 10th holds similar quality with 6ft waves and energy in the 350 range. Good, clean, fun surf.
Now, a word of caution for Friday the 11th of September. The swell is forecast to hit 7ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon, with energy jumping over 600. That's a lot of juice. The wind is offshore (9 mph), but at this size, Los Pocitos is likely going to be too big and unruly for most. It's better suited for experienced chargers only. Saturday the 12th of September backs down to a more manageable 5ft, which is a good call for the weekend warriors.
For the absolute best on offer, I'm pointing you straight to Wednesday the 9th of September morning. It's the first real pulse of proper swell, it's clean, and the size is perfect for a fun session without it being a washout. The crowds might be a factor – it says "sometimes" – but with conditions that clean and that much energy for the first time in a week, you can bet a few locals will be on it.
To be fair, there's another shout for Monday the 7th of September afternoon. It's not as big (5ft) but the energy is decent (197) and it's clean with a light offshore. A solid backup if you can't wait for the 9th. Saturday the 12th morning is also a nice option for a cleaner, smaller session (5ft, ENE, 12 mph offshore) after the big day on Friday.
Overall, it's a frustratingly long wait for any decent waves, but the second week definitely delivers. Don't sleep on the 9th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NNE 11 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
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91 | 94 | 65 | 80 | 12 | 103 | 123 | 91 | 49 | 68 | 150 | 168 | 151 | 120 | 123 | 151 | 142 | 127 | 110 | 125 | 71 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 7:44AM0.11m | 6:29PM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | 9:23AM0.10m | 4:14AM0.03m | |||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 12 | ENE 6 | NE 12 | NNE 11 | NE 7 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | N 11 | ENE 6 |
27 | 25 | 65 | 21 | 12 | 103 | 5 | 10 | 49 | 68 | 73 | 168 | 151 | 120 | 123 | 151 | 142 | 127 | — | 2 | 71 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 12 | — | — | NNE 11 | N 13 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NE 11 | N 12 | ENE 10 | N 7 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 |
— | — | 23 | — | — | 12 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 61 | 3 | 38 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | — | NE 14 | — | — | — | N 11 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 7 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — |
91 | 94 | — | 80 | 88 | — | 123 | 91 | — | — | 150 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 110 | 125 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 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.











