Los Pocitos Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.61° N 66.98° W

Los Pocitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Los Pocitos sea temperature is
27.4° C
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Los Pocitos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Los Pocitos surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with 403 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Los Pocitos in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 8AM. 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 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 13th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 14th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 14th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Pocitos over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s cookin’ for Los Pocitos over the next couple of weeks.

The pattern starts off a bit flat and looks pretty average for a stretch, but hang in there because a solid pulse of swell kicks in later. The best window looks to be around the middle of the run, from Friday the 14th through the weekend, and then another promising pulse arrives near the end of the month.

Thursday morning, August 13th kicks things off, but honestly, it’s pretty weak. We’re looking at a 3 ft windswell out of the NE with a short period of just 6 seconds and low energy (40). The wind is light offshore from the east though, making for clean little waves. It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but there’s almost no push. By the afternoon it drops to practically nothing.

Then we get into the first real standout. Friday, August 14th through Saturday the 15th is when it gets interesting. A moderate N-NE groundswell builds, holding at around 5 ft to 6 ft from the NE, with a period of 8 seconds and moderate energy in the 320 range. That’s a decent size and the wind is offshore from the ENE to E at around 12 mph all day, keeping things clean. This is going to be the best looking surf of the first week. It’s a bit much for beginners at 6 ft, but for the intermediates and up, it’s a go. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get in early if you can.

Sunday, August 16th holds a bit. Morning sees clean 4 ft NE swell with light cross-offshore wind, and by the afternoon it picks up with 4 ft NE swell and glassy clean conditions thanks to a light offshore. That afternoon session is a beauty if the storms hold off.

Monday, August 17th is the next real highlight. The swell is 4 ft from the NE, period jumps to 9 seconds, and morning conditions are glassy with that offshore from the south. The energy (228) is solid for this spot. That’s a morning of pure clean lines and good shape. It’s a classic day at Los Pocitos.

The surf drops off through Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th, with smaller 4 ft to 3 ft swells and ordinary conditions. By Thursday and Friday the swell is tiny and not worth the paddle.

After a quiet spell over those days, we get another push starting Sunday, August 23rd into the following week. The morning of the 23rd picks up a bit with 4 ft swell (113 energy) but it’s not special. Look to Monday the 24th afternoon where the energy kicks up to 122, though the swell period is still short at 7 seconds.

The next actual standout is Tuesday, August 25th. We see 5 ft ENE swell at 7 seconds, with a moderate energy reading (229). The wind is a steady offshore flow from the east at 9 mph, making for clean conditions. This is a good, solid fun-sized day. That energy building continues into Wednesday, August 26th with 6 ft ENE swell (286 energy) and light offshore wind – that’s probably the best day of the whole fortnight, offering clean, punchy waves for the experienced crowd. The swell’s over 5 ft, so beginners should sit this one out.

Thursday, August 27th morning still has good 6 ft waves and clean conditions, but the wind picks up a little. The energy is really pumping at 319, but the period is only 7 seconds, so its a bit bouncy and peaky. Still, for the expert surfers, that’s a morning full of waves.

The run fades a bit going into Friday the 28th, back to smaller and more ordinary conditions.

Overall, the best bets are Friday 14th through Monday 17th for the first window, and then circle Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th morning for the clean, punchy bigger swell. The water temp is sitting about average for late August, nothing unusual to report.

Stay stoked, check the tides, and I’ll catch you in the lineup.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.1
E
9
1.4
NE
7
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
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8
1.6
NE
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8
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10
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7
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ENE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
52
39
3
200
314
347
321
314
261
232
182
191
244
216
334
193
180
120
85
Wind (km/h)
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15
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20
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10
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High Tide
00:39AM0.40m
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
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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31
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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.

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