Surf Forecasts:
Los Pocitos surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, NE swell with 382 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 8PM. 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Pocitos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s size up what’s cookin’ at Los Pocitos over the next couple weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, but we’ve got some fun windows lighting up, especially for the intermediate crowd.
Right now, Thursday morning, the water temp is 81°, right on the money for this time of year. Swell’s tiny, barely 3ft from the NE with a short 6-second period. Wave energy’s weak, just 40, and with thunderstorms lurking and a light offshore breeze, it’s rideable but nothing to write home about. The afternoon drops off even more.
Thursday night’s a bust, then Friday the 14th things get real. From Friday through Monday the 17th, we’re looking at consistent waist-to-shoulder high surf. Friday hits 6ft from the ENE, a moderate offshore, and energy climbing to 326 – that’s a standout. Clean, punchy waves. Saturday’s still solid at 5ft from the NE, still clean with a moderate offshore. Sunday morning is glassy with light cross-offshore wind and 4ft waves, perfect for a long session.
Monday the 17th is another cracker: 5ft from the NE, light offshore, energy at 319. That’s a top morning at Los Pocitos. The period hangs around 8 seconds, so it’s a mix of windswell and short groundswell – fun and punchy.
From Tuesday the 18th, the surf backs off. Heights drop to 3-5ft, period slips to 6-7 seconds, and energy slides into the 100-200 range. Still clean with offshore winds, but it’s just “surfable.” There’s a quiet stretch from the 20th to the 24th, with a few days barely breaking.
But keep your eyes on Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th: swell builds back to 5-6ft from the ENE, period back to 7-8 seconds, energy at 279. Thursday the 27th tops out at 6ft with a moderate offshore and energy at 353 – that’s the best of the second week. Clean, strong, and good for intermediates. Beginners might find anything over 5ft a bit much.
Crowds can show up, especially on the good days, so plan accordingly. Offshore winds are consistent and the swell direction matches the sweet spot N, so you’ll get clean walls.
Best windows? Friday the 14th through Monday the 17th, and again around Wednesday the 26th to Thursday the 27th. Don’t miss ’em. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | E 9 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 39 | 3 | 162 | 322 | 314 | 330 | 275 | 226 | 206 | 182 | 153 | 266 | 319 | 261 | 151 | 191 | 138 | 91 | 116 | 88 | 75 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:16PM0.18m | 1:33AM0.35m | 4:25PM0.22m | 2:43AM0.30m | 4:49PM0.26m | 4:09AM0.24m | 5:17PM0.29m | 5:34AM0.19m | 5:48PM0.32m | 6:48AM0.15m | 6:22PM0.33m | 8:05AM0.11m | 6:57PM0.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:48AM0.07m | 6:44PM0.17m | 9:08AM0.10m | 8:14PM0.18m | 9:24AM0.12m | 9:39PM0.18m | 9:36AM0.14m | 11:33PM0.16m | 9:40AM0.14m | 3:02AM0.12m | 9:34AM0.13m | 3:52AM0.08m | 9:16AM0.11m | 4:34AM0.05m | |||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — |
mm | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | N 14 | — | NE 8 | N 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 39 | 3 | 162 | 322 | 4 | — | 275 | 3 | 206 | 182 | 153 | 266 | 319 | 261 | 151 | 4 | 138 | 91 | 116 | 88 | 75 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | N 14 | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 12 | ENE 12 | NNE 11 | — | — | NE 10 | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | NE 8 | N 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 93 | 12 | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 14 | NNE 11 | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 12 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 5 | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 56 | — | — | 314 | 330 | — | 226 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 191 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 592 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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