Los Pocitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's shaping up for Los Pocitos over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are just small, ordinary waves with clean offshore winds, but the energy is pretty weak. The water's sitting at a warm 83°, which is right about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The main event looks like it's going to be Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th of September. That's when we see a bit of a pulse. Swell builds to 5 ft to 5 ft from the ENE, with a period of 7 to 8 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 228-249 (moderate), and we've got a nice light offshore breeze holding things clean. This is the best stretch of the whole outlook. Los Pocitos is a fairly consistent spot, exposed to the north, and with this swell direction being right on the money, it should be offering up some fun, head-high waves. Keep in mind, this spot can get crowded sometimes, so you might have some company.

For the rest of the first week and into the second, we're looking at smaller, more ordinary conditions. The swell drops back to 3 ft to 4 ft from the ENE, with periods stuck around 6 to 7 seconds. The energy levels are mostly in the low triple digits or even lower, meaning the waves lack real punch. Winds are often offshore though, so the surface will be clean, but the waves themselves will be pretty average.

There's a tiny glimmer later on. The morning of Monday the 21st of September goes glassy, with a 4 ft ENE swell and a combined energy of 149 (weak). That's a nice, clean window, but the swell is still small and short-period. Then on Tuesday the 22nd, we get another glassy morning with a 4 ft ENE swell. It's a bit of a tease, really.

Overall, the only real standout here is the Friday and Saturday of the 11th and 12th. The rest is a long run of small, clean but unexciting surf. If you're free, make the call for that Friday morning session.

Rusty.

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