Surf Forecasts:
Los Pocitos surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with 310 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Pocitos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a pretty average run of surf coming up at Los Pocitos overall, but there’s one clear standout late in the window that’s worth circling on the calendar.
For the first week and a half, it’s a whole lot of “ordinary” surf. Friday the 21st kicks things off with a bit of energy – swell around 5 ft to 6 ft from the ENE, but with a short period of just 7 seconds, so it’s weak and gutless for the size. The combined energy sits at 310 (moderate). Wind is offshore and gentle, so it’ll be clean, but the waves won’t have much push. That Friday is the best of a very average opening. After that, from Saturday the 22nd right through to Sunday the 30th August, we’re looking at a real flat spell. Swell drops to knee-to-waist high at best, mostly around 3 ft to 4 ft, with periods of 6 to 7 seconds and combined energy mostly under 200 (weak to low-moderate). Conditions stay clean thanks to light offshore breezes, but the surf is barely worth paddling out for. There’s an empty stretch there of almost 10 days with nothing approaching good.
Then things change. Monday the 31st of August is the real standout. The morning brings a solid 6 ft swell from the NE, period bumping up to 9 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. Combined energy jumps to 636 (strong). Wind is light offshore from the east, so it’ll be clean as a whistle. This is the one to aim for. The swell direction (NE) matches the optimum for Los Pocitos, and the consistency is fair, so you’ll get plenty of waves. For intermediate surfers, that 6 ft is in the sweet spot – not too big, not small. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual. Crowds can show up here sometimes, so expect company on the peak. Monday afternoon holds up too with 6 ft from the ENE, combined energy 423 (moderate) and clean conditions.
Tuesday the 1st of September keeps some fun waves going – 6 ft from the ENE in the morning, period 7 seconds, combined energy 333 (moderate) and clean light offshore wind. Not the quality of Monday, but still a decent session. After that, from the 2nd of September onward, we slide back into small, ordinary conditions with 4 ft to 4 ft swells and periods of 6 seconds, combined energy dropping under 150.
If you want a call – clear the calendar for the morning of Monday the 31st of August. That’s the best of the whole outlook. For the rest, it’s mostly small, clean, and forgettable.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
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85 | 310 | 250 | 163 | 135 | 123 | 106 | 73 | 69 | 75 | 88 | 122 | 103 | 126 | 103 | 85 | 126 | 158 | 163 | |
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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 | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 8:13PM0.34m | 8:53PM0.34m | 9:33PM0.35m | 10:13PM0.36m | 10:53PM0.36m | 11:32PM0.36m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:12AM0.03m | 5:48AM0.02m | 6:23AM0.02m | 6:57AM0.03m | 7:28AM0.05m | 7:54AM0.07m | |||||||||||||
— | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
6:44 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | |
mm | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | — | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | ENE 6 | — | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | — | NE 16 |
85 | — | — | 163 | 135 | 123 | 106 | 73 | 69 | 75 | 88 | — | 103 | — | 103 | 85 | 126 | — | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | — | ENE 6 | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
— | 310 | 250 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 122 | — | 126 | — | — | — | 158 | 163 | |
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.











