Los Pocitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for Los Pocitos over the next couple of weeks. Right off the bat, it’s not going to be a classic run, but there’s a moment or two that’ll get the blood pumping.

We’re starting off with a bit of a slow grind. From Monday the 10th right through to Thursday the 13th, the surf is there, but it’s pretty average. Think waist-high lines around 4 ft to 4 ft from the NE and ENE, with short-period windswell hanging around 6 to 7 seconds. The wind stays offshore, which is a blessing, keeping things tidy. The water temp here is a balmy 80°, about normal for the time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

Now, the first real standout kicks off on Friday the 14th and carries into the weekend. Friday morning we see the swell tick up a notch to 4 ft from the NE, but it’s the period stretching out to 8 seconds that makes a difference, and the combined energy hits 220 (moderate). Still, it’s Friday afternoon that gets me stoked – the swell jumps to 6 ft from the NE, period staying at 9 seconds, and we’ve got a solid 599 (moderate to strong) in the water. That’s the best energy of the whole forecast. Winds are offshore from the E at 12 mph, so conditions should be clean and lined up.

Saturday the 15th keeps that energy going with 6 ft from the ENE in the morning (493 combined energy) and a lighter afternoon at 6 ft. This stretch from Friday afternoon through Saturday is your best bet, but it’s worth noting that at 6 ft, this swell is getting a bit too much for beginners. The crowd situation says “sometimes” busy, so you might have a few friends out, but it’s not a zoo.

Sunday the 16th sees the swell backing off to 4 ft, and the wind swings cross-offshore, which is still workable but not as clean. After that, we drift into a long mellow patch. From Monday the 17th all the way through to the end of the month, we’re mostly looking at ankle-to-waist-high waves (2 ft to 5 ft) with short periods. There’s a little bump on Sunday the 23rd morning with 5 ft from the ENE and 223 combined energy, but the period is still a weak 7 seconds. It’s rideable, but nothing to write home about.

Honestly, if you’re after the best, you aim for Friday the 14th afternoon and Saturday the 15th. That’s the one-two punch of decent size, clean offshore wind, and real energy in the water. Everything else is just a maintenance session.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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