Los Pocitos Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.61° N 66.98° W

Los Pocitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Los Pocitos sea temperature is
26.9° C
0.5° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ENE swell with 827 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NE 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 9th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 15th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 15th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the surf for Los Pocitos.

We’re looking at a pretty drawn-out run of small, ordinary surf. The first real swell we can talk about doesn’t get going until the afternoon of Thursday, 13th August, but even then it’s a slow build. The highlight of this whole 16-day window is a couple of days around the 15th of August, but there’s a big caveat there.

The pattern starts quiet. From Sunday the 9th through Wednesday the 12th, we’ve got waves around 3ft to 5ft, but it’s mostly short-period, sloppy stuff from the NE. Combined wave energy is weak, sitting between 61 and 145 (moderate at best). The wind is offshore for most of it, which is nice, but the swell just doesn’t have any punch. The water temp is a touch above 80°, which is a little warmer than the long-term average for this time of year, but nothing too wild.

The energy builds a bit on Thursday the 13th afternoon, with 5ft from the ENE and a combined energy of 216 (moderate). The offshore breeze holds, but it’s still not setting the world on fire. Friday the 14th actually looks okay for a session – 6ft to 6ft from the NE and ENE, with a period of 8 seconds, and solid offshore winds. The combined energy jumps to 388 and 462 (moderate), so you’ll feel some push. This is the best consistent run of the forecast.

Now, the real stand-out is Saturday morning, 15th August. The swell is forecast to hit 8ft from the ENE with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 809 (strong). The wind is light and cross-off. That’s the biggest swell of the window. However, the finder notes that this break is likely to be too big for the setup. That’s a wave for experienced surfers only, and even then, it might be a messy, closed-out mess. The afternoon drops to 7ft, still big, but with the same cautions. For a beginner, this is a no-go.

After that, we drop back down. Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th offer 3ft to 5ft waves with offshore winds – clean, but small. By Tuesday the 18th, there’s a moment of glassy conditions in the afternoon, with 4ft from the NE, but the combined energy is only 194 (moderate). The rest of the week into the 24th is a slow fade, with wave heights dropping to 3ft and eventually to almost nothing, with combined energy in the 40s or even single digits. The wind stays offshore, but there’s just no swell to surf.

Bottom line: Your best bet is Friday the 14th through Sunday the 16th. Friday is the most consistent and manageable, with solid offshore winds and chest-to-head-high sets. Saturday is the biggest, but only for the brave and skilled. The rest of the period is a lot of waiting. Crowds are listed as "sometimes" here, so expect a few others out when the swell shows up.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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NE
6
0.9
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ENE
7
1.1
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1.4
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9
2.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
61
68
38
102
189
173
131
145
106
78
91
77
104
216
287
388
458
537
809
691
311
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
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10
ESE
10
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15
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15
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15
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10
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10
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15
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10
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20
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15
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5
NE
10
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15
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cross-off
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High Tide
10:07PM0.44m
10:57PM0.44m
11:47PM0.43m
00:39AM0.40m
4:16PM0.18m
1:33AM0.35m
4:25PM0.22m
2:43AM0.30m
4:49PM0.26m
4:09AM0.24m
Low Tide
7:20AM-0.01m
7:54AM0.01m
8:23AM0.04m
8:48AM0.07m
6:44PM0.17m
9:08AM0.10m
8:14PM0.18m
9:24AM0.12m
9:39PM0.18m
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2
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4
5
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Temp °C
29
29
27
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27
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30
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26
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Feels °C
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33
28
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30
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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.

Los Pocitos is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Maiquetia. If you plan a holiday in Caracas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Maiquetia. Maiquetia has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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