Los Pocitos Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.61° N 66.98° W

Los Pocitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Los Pocitos sea temperature is
28.1°C
0.2° 

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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with 389 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 8th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 9th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 12th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's cooking for Los Pocitos over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burn, so let's get into it.

We’ve got a consistent run of small to moderate ENE swell pushing in, but for the first few days, the quality is just ordinary. Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th offer surfable waves in the 4ft to 5ft range, but the wind is a bit too strong out of the ENE to really make it clean. The combined energy is moderate, hovering around 159 to 217. It’s not terrible, but it’s not turning any heads.

Thursday the 10th morning is where things start to look up. The wind eases to a light breeze from the East, and the swell is a clean 5ft from the NE with a combined energy of 217. It’s described as "clean" with offshore flow, so that’s a solid start to the day. The afternoon brings a risk of thunderstorms, but the wind stays light.

Now, the standout window kicks off on Friday the 11th morning. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the ENE with a 8-second period, pushing the combined energy up to 257. The wind is a gentle offshore breeze from the East, which is just about perfect for this setup. The water temperature is a warm 83°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no wetsuit needed. Los Pocitos is fairly consistent and exposed to the north, and with that offshore flow, this is the pick of the week. It could get a little busy though, as crowds are sometimes an issue here.

The run continues through Saturday the 12th with a similar 6ft swell in the morning (combined energy 319) and moderate offshore wind. That’s a bit more size, but still well within the intermediate wheelhouse. By Sunday the 13th, it’s dropping back to 5ft, but still good.

We hit a flat patch from Monday the 15th onwards. The swell drops to under 3ft, with a tiny 0.3ft on the Tuesday afternoon. The combined energy plummets to single digits. There’s a glassy morning on the 17th with a tiny 4ft lump, but the energy is weak at 142. From the 15th through to the 23rd, it’s a long stretch of knee-to-waist high dribble, if that. The swell is mostly under 3ft and very weak. There’s a brief flicker on the 18th morning with a 5ft swell and combined energy of 215, but it’s still a marginal call. By the 19th afternoon, it’s down to 0.7ft, and the 20th is even smaller. The last week is pretty much a write-off for decent surf.

So, overall, the best bet is Friday the 11th through to Sunday the 13th. Friday morning is the real standout: consistent 5ft ENE groundswell, gentle offshore wind, and clean conditions. Get on it before the thunderstorms roll in. After that, the surf goes quiet and stays quiet for a solid week and a half.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Energy kJ
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134
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142
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:40PM0.38m
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
Low Tide
7:01AM0.08m
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
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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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