Los Pocitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the horizon, starting Monday afternoon, August 3rd, and it doesn’t really look like letting up. The overall pattern is persistent ENE swell with clean, offshore winds holding for the vast majority of the period. The water’s sitting at 83°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than usual for this time of year – feels nice out there.

The standout window looks to be the morning of Monday, August 17th. That’s when we see the swell pushing up to 7 ft from the ENE, the combined energy hitting a strong 551 (moderate), and the wind dropping to a light breeze. That’s the best-looking setup of the whole forecast – clean, decent size, and plenty of punch.

Los Pocitos is the only break on the card, and it’s a fairly consistent spot, exposed to the north. The swell direction is ENE, which is spot-on for what it likes. Crowds are possible here, so keep an eye out.

Kicking off Monday, August 3rd afternoon, we’ve got 4 ft of ENE swell at 7 seconds, with a gentle offshore breeze. Conditions are surfable but ordinary. The energy is moderate at 142.

Tuesday, August 4th morning is a step up. Swell bumps to 5 ft, still ENE, period at 7 seconds, and the wind is a gentle offshore. The energy jumps to 235 (moderate), and the comment says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s your first real green light. The afternoon backs off a touch to 4 ft but stays clean.

Wednesday, August 5th is similar – 4 ft in the morning, dropping to a light breeze in the afternoon with a shorter 6-second period. Still clean, but a bit weaker.

Thursday, August 6th sees a return to 5 ft and 7 seconds. Morning and afternoon both look good, with energy at 249 and 222 (moderate). Winds are gentle offshore.

Friday, August 7th pushes a little higher. The morning hits 6 ft with a moderate offshore breeze, energy at 353 (moderate). The afternoon is 6 ft. Both sessions are clean and good.

Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th settle back to 4 ft to 5 ft, with the period dropping to 6 seconds at times. The wind stays offshore, but the quality drops to “surfable but ordinary.” Still worth a paddle if you’re keen.

The first full week rolls into the second with similar conditions. Monday, August 10th through Wednesday, August 12th stays in the 4 ft to 5 ft range, ENE, with offshore winds. Nothing special, but consistent.

Then Thursday, August 13th morning picks up again – 5 ft, 7 seconds, energy at 311 (moderate), and “expect good surf conditions.” That trend holds through Friday, August 14th morning with 6 ft and 271 energy.

Saturday, August 15th is interesting. The swell shifts slightly to NE, still 5 ft, but the period stretches to 8 seconds. That’s a bit longer, meaning better-shaped waves. The wind is a moderate offshore, and energy is at 291 (moderate). A solid day.

Sunday, August 16th is the build-up to the big one. Morning sees 6 ft from the ENE at 8 seconds, with energy hitting 436 (moderate). The afternoon holds at 6 ft. Both sessions are good.

Then Monday, August 17th morning – that’s the standout. 7 ft from the ENE, 8 seconds, light breeze, and energy at 551 (strong). That’s the best wave of the forecast. The afternoon drops to 5 ft but stays clean.

Tuesday, August 18th finishes the run with 6 ft in the morning, dropping to 5 ft in the afternoon. Still offshore, still good.

Overall, it’s a rare stretch of persistent ENE swell with clean offshore winds. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, this is a solid run. The best of the best is Monday, August 17th morning – get it while it’s good.

Rusty.

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