
Surf Forecasts:
Los Pocitos surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with 373 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with ENE 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 (Sep 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Pocitos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Grab your board, because we’ve got a solid little run of surf coming up at Los Pocitos. It’s not giant, but there’s enough push and shape to get you smiling, especially with the offshore winds hanging around. The water’s sitting at a warm 83° which is right about normal for this time of year, so you can go light on the rubber.
The first few days, Wednesday the 9th through Thursday the 10th, are pretty mushy. We’re looking at waist-high stuff, 3ft to 4ft, with a short 6 to 7 second period. It’s clean, thanks to that offshore wind, but it’s just not doing much. The energy’s weak, around 101 to 183, so you’ll be working for every turn. It’s surfable, but you won’t be sprinting to the water.
Things start to wake up on Friday the 11th. The swell bumps up to 5ft, the energy jumps to 243, and the period stretches to 7 seconds. This is where it gets fun. Expect good, clean conditions with the offshore breeze. Saturday morning the 12th builds on that, pushing 5ft with a solid 279 energy reading. That’s the pick of the first week. The waves will be head-high on the sets, with a bit of push to them. The ENE direction is right in line with what this break likes, and the crowd should be manageable, though you might see a few others out there.
After that, it backs off a touch through the rest of the weekend and into early next week. We’re back to 4ft to 4ft, with energy dropping into the 100 to 190 range. Still clean, still offshore, but the magic’s gone. The period stays short, so it’ll be a bit walled.
There’s a window around Thursday the 17th where the wind goes a bit cross-on, and the swell drops to 3ft. That’s a write-off. Not worth the paddle. It sorts itself out the next day, though.
Now, looking ahead to Friday the 19th, that’s got some real promise. It’s about a week and a half out, so treat it as a hopeful one, but the models are showing a 5ft ENE swell with a 7-second period, and the morning is glassy. Dead flat calm. That’s going to be worth a dawn patrol. The energy is up at 236, so there’s some life in it. Mark it on the calendar.
The following week is a bit of a mixed bag. It stays small, mostly 3ft to 4ft, and the energy is all over the place. There’s a promising blip on Thursday the 24th where the swell jumps to 6ft and the energy hits 283. That’s another one to watch, but again, it’s a long-range call so keep your expectations in check. The winds look okay, but it’s not a certainty.
This isn’t a week for big hero waves, but there’s enough consistent, clean, shoulder-high surf to keep you in the water. The best calls are Saturday morning and that glassy Friday the 19th. It’s not a blank run, not by a long shot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
97 | 75 | 107 | 183 | 147 | 173 | 243 | 234 | 222 | 279 | 187 | 146 | 151 | 131 | 155 | 135 | 127 | 110 | 100 | 80 | 78 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:00PM0.17m | 11:30PM0.35m | 1:19PM0.21m | 00:25AM0.31m | 1:48PM0.25m | 1:41AM0.25m | 2:21PM0.28m | 3:54AM0.21m | 2:58PM0.30m | 5:31AM0.18m | 3:40PM0.32m | 7:15AM0.15m | 4:26PM0.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:11PM0.17m | 7:22AM0.11m | 6:26PM0.17m | 7:40AM0.14m | 7:45PM0.15m | 7:55AM0.15m | 8:58PM0.13m | 8:06AM0.16m | 10:14PM0.11m | 8:10AM0.16m | 00:06AM0.09m | 7:45AM0.15m | 2:02AM0.06m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 5 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | NE 7 | N 13 | ENE 7 | N 12 | N 11 | ENE 7 |
20 | 8 | 107 | 183 | 147 | 173 | 243 | — | 222 | 279 | 187 | — | — | 131 | — | 135 | 3 | 110 | 3 | 2 | 78 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | — | N 11 | N 13 | N 10 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 |
— | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 10 | — | — | — |
— | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — |
97 | 75 | — | — | — | — | — | 234 | — | — | — | 146 | 151 | — | 155 | — | 127 | — | 100 | 80 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Los Pocitos Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Los Pocitos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Los Pocitos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Los Pocitos surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Los Pocitos) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Los Pocitos may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Los Pocitos is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Maiquetia. If you plan a holiday in Caracas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Maiquetia. Maiquetia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










