Los Pocitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Los Pocitos. It’s a bit of a slow-burner, to be honest. The first week or so, it’s a tale of small, ordinary waves, but the second half of the period has a couple of days that look like they’ll be worth the wait.

The water is sitting at 81°, which is pretty much bang on average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

Right now, we’re looking at a pretty flat start. The first Saturday morning, August 8th, has some 3ft swell from the ENE, but the period is a short 7 seconds and the energy is weak (91). It’s clean, but it’s not going to get the heart pumping. Honestly, the whole first week is like that - waves in the 3ft to 4ft range, mostly from the NE, with periods of 6 to 7 seconds. The combined energy is mostly in the two-digit range, rarely cracking triple digits, which tells you the punch just isn’t there. The offshore wind is a blessing, but the waves are just ordinary.

Things start to get a bit more interesting around Thursday, August 13th. The afternoon sees the swell pick up to 6ft from the ENE, with a period of 7 seconds and energy jumping to 241 (moderate). The wind is offshore at 12 mph, which is a good sign. This is where the surf starts to become more than just a paddle.

The real standout, and I mean the one to circle on the calendar, is Saturday, August 15th. The afternoon session is where it’s at. The swell jumps to 8ft from the ENE, and the period stretches out to a nice, long 11 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The energy is a solid 1235 (strong). The wind is offshore and gentle. Now, for a break like Los Pocitos, this swell is getting big. It’s over 8ft, so this is really for the experienced crew only. Beginners, stay on the beach and watch the show. The long period means the waves will have plenty of shape and power, and the gaps between sets will be longer, making it easier to get out the back. The Saturday morning that same day is also decent, with 5ft from the NE and a 9-second period, with 416 energy, and a gentle offshore breeze. That’s a solid session, too.

The rest of the outlook is a bit of a mixed bag. Sunday, August 16th, has a solid 6ft morning with 431 energy and offshore wind, so it’s still good. But after that, it starts to fade back into the 3ft to 5ft range with weaker energy. The swell direction stays mostly ENE, but the period drops back to 6-7 seconds.

So, the bottom line: if you’re an expert, the afternoon of Saturday, August 15th, is the one to chase. The morning of the 16th is the next best bet. For everyone else, the last week of the window is a bit of a washout. Keep your eyes on the forecasts, because this area can change quick.

Rusty.

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