Surf Forecasts:
Los Pocitos surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ENE swell with 202 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with NE 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 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Los Pocitos in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Pocitos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Alright, let’s get into it. We’ve got one spot to work with over the next 16 days – Los Pocitos – and the story is mostly one of pretty ordinary, small waves with a couple of brief windows where things tidy up. The water temp is 80.8°F and that anomaly of -0.7°F means it’s about average for this time of year, so it’ll feel normal once you’re in. There’s a big dry spell early on with no real standout action.
From Tuesday the 18th right through until early next week, it’s a real struggle. Swell heights hover between 2.0ft and 4.3ft, mostly from the ENE or NE, with short period around 6-7 seconds. That’s weak, low-energy stuff – combined energy readings mostly in the double digits or low triple digits, like 77 on Tuesday morning, or 32 on Wednesday morning. That’s barely a ripple. Winds are mostly offshore or cross-off, but the waves just don’t have any push. The best you can say is that by Thursday the 20th, we start seeing 4.3ft with clean offshore conditions, moderate energy around 153, and the same on Friday the 21st afternoon when energy climbs to 202 – that’s the best of this first week. Still, it’s only modest.
Now, hold onto your board for Wednesday the 26th afternoon. That’s where the real standout sits. We get a jump in period to 11 seconds – proper groundswell – with swell from the NE at 3.6ft, and the combined energy rockets to 304. Winds are light offshore out of the ENE, so it’ll be clean. That longer period means better shaped waves, more energy, and longer waits between sets – great for a point or reef setup like Los Pocitos. It’s not giant, but it’s the best quality on offer by a long shot. The earlier morning of the 26th also sees a 2.6ft, 12-second swell (energy 168) but with cross-off wind, so the afternoon is the pick.
After that, it drops back again. Thursday 27th morning is glassy with a tiny 3.3ft, 6-second swell – low energy (124) – and then we’re into consistent but small offshore conditions through to the end of the month and into September. The only other mention is Wednesday morning, 2nd September, when 5.2ft ENE swell with 7-second period and moderate offshore wind gives energy of 254 – that’s a decent pulse, but still short period so it’ll be a bit crumbly. That’s a long-range call, so less certain.
Overall, the best surf in the whole 16-day window is Wednesday afternoon the 26th of August at Los Pocitos. The 11-second groundswell and light offshore wind will make for clean, shapely waves. Get on it.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
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57 | 57 | 48 | 26 | 57 | 109 | 153 | 127 | 51 | 160 | 202 | 131 | 138 | 126 | 82 | 120 | 134 | 93 | 120 | 163 | 131 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:22PM0.33m | 8:05AM0.11m | 6:57PM0.33m | 7:34PM0.33m | 8:13PM0.34m | 8:53PM0.34m | 9:33PM0.35m | 10:13PM0.36m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:34AM0.13m | 3:52AM0.08m | 9:16AM0.11m | 4:34AM0.05m | 5:12AM0.03m | 5:48AM0.02m | 6:23AM0.02m | 6:57AM0.03m | |||||||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | ENE 6 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 |
57 | 57 | 48 | 26 | 57 | 109 | — | — | 51 | — | — | 131 | — | — | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | 131 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | N 10 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 17 |
10 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | — | — | NE 10 | N 10 | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
10 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 153 | 127 | — | 160 | 202 | — | 138 | 126 | — | 120 | 134 | 93 | 120 | 163 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 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.











