Los Pocitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

It’s a slow start, but we’ve got a solid run of waves building. The first few days aren’t offering much to write home about, with small, weak swell and just ordinary conditions. But hang tight, because from around the 14th of August, things start to get seriously interesting. There’s a real gap of about a week of mediocre surf before we hit the good stuff.

Right now, Los Pocitos is the only game in town. The water temp is sitting at a balmy 81°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the winter suit just yet.

The first standout is shaping up for Saturday, 15th August. We’re looking at a solid pulse of NE swell pushing through at 6ft, with a period of 9 seconds. That’s a decent amount of energy – the combined energy reading is 525 (moderate wave energy). The wind is firing offshore from the E at 12 mph, which is going to keep those waves clean and lined up. This is the pick of the lot for the whole period. The swell direction is right on the money from the N, which is what this spot loves. It’s an exposed beach, and with that size, it’s pushing into the more advanced territory, so maybe leave the foamie at home. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, especially when it’s good, so expect some company.

The second real highlight is the Wednesday, 19th of August morning session. Another solid NE swell, 5ft with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is 302 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a gentle offshore breeze from the E at 9 mph, which will keep the faces clean and glassy. It’s a little smaller than the 15th, but still a fantastic wave. The consistency is fairly consistent, so you’ll be busy.

For the rest of the run, especially the afternoons, we’ve got a mix of cross-off and offshore winds keeping things rideable. The week of the 22nd looks like it’s fading back into average, but at least the wind is still offshore.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a bit of a write-off for anything memorable. The window from the 14th to the 20th of August is where the magic is. Saturday 15th August is the absolute standout, with Wednesday 19th August morning as a solid backup. Get out there and grab some.

Rusty.

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