Los Pocitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Los Pocitos.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write this week off. The first couple of days are small and a bit ordinary, with weak, short-period swell from the ENE. Those first few sessions on Monday and Tuesday will be a real struggle for any kind of decent wave. The combined energy is just a whisper (58) on Monday, and it actually flatlines on Tuesday with basically nothing. Hold tight.

The first real sign of life shows up on Wednesday morning, still small but the wind is offshore and clean. It’s Thursday, the 30th of July, where things start to turn. The swell jumps to 5ft from the ENE, the period stretches to 7 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to a solid 222. That’s moderate wave energy starting to build. The wind is a light offshore breeze, so the surface will be clean. This is your first real window.

Friday, the 31st of July, is the standout of the first week. We’re seeing 5ft of ENE swell with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 302. That’s a proper step up. Offshore winds all day, morning and afternoon. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird there. Los Pocitos is a fairly consistent break, so it’ll be handling this energy well. The crowd factor is "sometimes", so don’t expect to have it to yourself, but it’s not a circus. This is the pick of the first week.

The weekend dips back into the average range – surfable, but nothing to get excited about. Clean conditions, but the swell drops back to 4 - 4ft and the energy is weak to moderate.

Now, here’s the part that gets me stoked. The second week has a real pulse. The 7th of August, a Friday, looks excellent. We’re talking 6ft from the ENE, period up to 7 seconds, and a combined energy of 319. That’s moderate to strong energy. Offshore winds with a moderate breeze. This is a solid, clean, powerful day.

The 9th of August, Sunday, is another one to circle. Another 6ft day, period 8 seconds, and the combined energy is 327. The wind goes light and glassy in the afternoon. That’s a beautiful setup for a long session.

The 10th and 11th of August keep that 6ft push going with consistent energy, though the wind is a bit stronger. Still, this whole run from the 7th to the 11th is where the best surf of the entire outlook sits. The swell is a touch over 5ft, so it’s a bit much for beginners, but for intermediate crew and above, it’s going to be a blast.

There’s a gap there on the 5th and 6th of August where it goes completely flat, but that’s just a short breather before the real action.

All in all, the best windows are Thursday the 30th of July, and that whole stretch from Friday the 7th of August through to Tuesday the 11th of August. The 9th, with that light wind, is the crown jewel.

Rusty out.

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