Los Pocitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s break it down. The next two weeks look pretty consistent for Los Pocitos, with a solid run of clean offshore wind and building swell. The water is sitting at 27°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

We start off Tuesday, July 28th, but it’s a flat beginning. Tiny 0.2m waves from the ENE with a weak 8-second period and combined energy of just 12. It’s a morning of poor surf conditions, so you’re better off waiting.

Wednesday, July 29th, we finally see some life. The morning brings 1.1m swell from the ENE, but the period is a short 6 seconds and the energy is still weak at 94. The afternoon picks up a touch to 1.3m, still short period, but the offshore wind is keeping it clean. It’s surfable, but ordinary.

Now, Thursday, July 30th is where things start to get good. The morning sees 1.7m of ENE swell, period jumping to 7 seconds, and the combined energy hitting a solid 286 – that’s moderate wave energy. The offshore wind is a moderate breeze, keeping things clean. The afternoon is even better: 1.8m, 8-second period, 392 energy, and gentle offshore wind. This is the first real standout. Expect good surf conditions.

Friday, July 31st, is the pick of the first week. Morning brings 1.9m of ENE swell, 8-second period, and energy at 421. The wind is a gentle offshore breeze. Clean, punchy, and with that energy, the waves will have some push. The afternoon holds at 1.7m and 354 energy. This is the best on offer for the early part of the forecast. Los Pocitos is a fairly consistent spot, and it’s exposed to the north, so that ENE direction is a sweet match. Crowds are possible here, so get there early.

Saturday, August 1st, we drop back a bit. Swell backs off to 1.2m, period drops to 7 seconds, and energy is down to 142. Light offshore wind keeps it glassy in the morning, but it’s surfable, not spectacular.

Sunday, August 2nd, the swell starts to build again. Morning is 1.3m, but the afternoon hits 1.5m with 7-second period and 209 energy. The wind is offshore, and the conditions are clean. Good surf.

The following week settles into a pattern. Monday, August 3rd, through to Tuesday, August 5th, we see a consistent run of 1.0m to 1.5m swell from the ENE, mostly with 7-second periods and moderate energy levels (186 to 242). The offshore wind is a constant friend, keeping the lines clean. It’s not pumping, but it’s reliable.

Then, a glassy moment arrives on Sunday, August 9th. The wind drops to zero in the morning – glassy. The swell is 1.4m, but the period is still 7 seconds. It’s surfable, but with no wind, it’ll be a bit lumpy on the surface. Still, it’s worth a look for the calm.

The final standout comes on Monday, August 10th. The morning delivers 1.7m, 8-second period, and 330 energy from the ENE. The wind is a gentle offshore breeze. Expect good surf conditions. The afternoon holds at 1.8m and 362 energy. This is another strong day, with clean, punchy waves.

Tuesday, August 11th, keeps the momentum with 1.7m in the morning, but the energy drops to 286. The afternoon fades to 1.4m. The swell slowly winds down after that, with Wednesday, August 12th, seeing a drop to 0.9m and weak energy.

Overall, the best days are Friday, July 31st, and Monday, August 10th. Both offer solid 1.8m to 1.9m ENE swell, clean offshore wind, and good energy. Get on it.

Rusty.

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