Surf Forecasts:
Los Pocitos surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with 256 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Pocitos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down the next two weeks at Los Pocitos. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is spot on average for this time of year, so no worries there.
We're looking at a pretty consistent run of small, clean surf. The energy is generally weak, with values mostly under 200 (moderate energy at best), but there's a steady offshore breeze from the east and east-northeast that's going to keep the surface glassy or clean for most sessions. The swell direction is from the ENE and NE, which works well for this north-facing spot.
The real standout window starts on Tuesday, August 25th. We see a bump in swell energy to 256 (moderate), with head-high plus waves at 5ft from the ENE, and a light offshore breeze. That's your best bet for the first week. The following Tuesday, September 2nd, looks even punchier with swell energy hitting 282 (moderate) and 6ft waves from the ENE, again with clean conditions. That's a solid morning session for intermediates.
Outside of those peaks, it's a lot of surfable but ordinary days. The waves are knee to waist-high for most of the stretch, with a few shoulder-high pulses. The period is short (6-7 seconds), so these are windswell waves, not groundswell – they'll be a bit lumpy and less powerful, but the offshore wind will help them hold up. The biggest issue is the risk of thunderstorms popping up on many afternoons, but the mornings are usually the call.
August 27th stands out for a glassy morning with an ESE breeze at just 3 mph – that's about as clean as it gets, even if the swell is only 3ft. If you're after a long, smooth session, that's your day.
For the second week, September 2nd and 3rd are the ones to watch. The 3rd has a moderate offshore breeze at 12 mph, which will groom the 5ft waves nicely, but it will be a bit windier. The energy is strong at 231 (moderate), so it's worth a look.
Overall, it's a decent run of small, clean surf. No standout perfect days, but plenty of opportunities to get wet. The best window for size and quality is August 25th, and then again on September 2nd.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | N 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 |
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 kJ | 35 | 14 | 122 | 94 | 2 | 70 | 151 | 191 | 131 | 142 | 116 | 94 | 142 | 154 | 82 | 121 | 180 | 168 | 256 | 234 | 129 |
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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 | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 8:05AM0.11m | 6:57PM0.33m | 7:34PM0.33m | 8:13PM0.34m | 8:53PM0.34m | 9:33PM0.35m | 10:13PM0.36m | 10:53PM0.36m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:16AM0.11m | 4:34AM0.05m | 5:12AM0.03m | 5:48AM0.02m | 6:23AM0.02m | 6:57AM0.03m | 7:28AM0.05m | ||||||||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | — | 3 | 3 |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | N 9 | E 8 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 6 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 8 |
| kJ | 35 | 14 | 122 | 2 | 1 | 70 | — | — | — | — | — | 94 | 142 | — | 82 | 121 | — | — | — | — | 129 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | N 10 | E 8 | — | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 |
| kJ | 13 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | 80 | — | 94 | 96 | — | 151 | 191 | 131 | 142 | 116 | — | — | 154 | — | — | 180 | 168 | 256 | 234 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 738 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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