Los Pocitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a pretty drawn-out run of surf, but man, there’s a lot of ho-hum conditions to wade through before we get to the real good stuff. The wave energy is gonna be mostly low to moderate, so don’t expect a beast of a swell, but there are a couple of windows where the breeze lines up right and the ocean wakes up a bit.

The first real chance to get wet is this Saturday afternoon, the 15th of August. We’re talkin’ thigh-high sort of waves, 4 ft, coming from the NE. The period is a short 8 seconds, so the energy is weak (134). The water’s a warm 82°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year. The wind is off from the ENE, so it’s clean, but with a risk of thunderstorms it’s a bit moody. Honestly, it’s surfable, but it’s not gonna get the heart racing.

Sunday the 16th is where it starts to perk up. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the NE, and the period lengthens to 9 seconds, giving us a moderate energy level (437). The wind is light offshore from the ESE in the morning, and then stays offshore from the E in the afternoon. This is the first standout. The morning session is glassy and clean, and the waves have enough push to be fun. It’s the best bet of the first week by a long shot. Crowds are possible, so keep your eyes peeled.

Monday the 17th through to the morning of the 25th of August is a long, drawn-out stretch of so-so conditions. The swell sticks around 3 ft to 5 ft, mostly from the ENE, but the period is a short 6 to 7 seconds. The wind is offshore most of the time, which keeps the surface clean, but the waves are just lacking that punch. The energy is low to moderate (between 60 and 230). This is a grind. It’s not flat, but it’s the kind of surf that’s okay for a paddle if you’re desperate, but not worth rushing for.

Then, right at the end of the run, we get a real treat. On Tuesday the 25th of August, the swell drops in height to 2 ft to 3 ft, but the period jumps up to 12 and 13 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is moderate (202 to 277). This is a change in character. The winds are light offshore, so it’ll be glassy and clean. This is the second standout. It’s not big, but the quality of the wave is going to be way better than anything else in the forecast. The longer period means the waves will have shape and punch, and the gaps between sets will make it easier to get out. Keep an eye on the 25th.

Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th of August keep the party going with 5 ft to 5 ft swell from the ENE, with a period of 7 to 8 seconds and offshore winds. The energy is moderate (236 to 307). It’s decent, clean, and consistent. A solid way to finish the month.

After that, the last few days of the month and into the 30th of August, the swell drops back to 4 ft to 4 ft, the period goes short again (6 seconds), and the energy falls off (94 to 106). The wind stays offshore, but the waves are just small and weak. Back to the ordinary.

So, to wrap it up: the best of the best is Sunday the 16th of August for the biggest, punchiest swell of the window, and then Tuesday the 25th of August for that beautiful, long-period groundswell that will make the small waves feel way more fun. Saturday the 15th and the rest of the week are for the die-hards.

Rusty.

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