
Surf Forecasts:
Los Pocitos surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ENE swell with 336 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Pocitos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
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82 | 75 | 151 | 180 | 173 | 263 | 234 | 271 | 240 | 187 | 134 | 134 | 168 | 139 | 147 | 123 | 113 | 138 | 147 | 142 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 11:30PM0.35m | 1:19PM0.21m | 00:25AM0.31m | 1:48PM0.25m | 1:41AM0.25m | 2:21PM0.28m | 3:54AM0.21m | 2:58PM0.30m | 5:31AM0.18m | 3:40PM0.32m | 7:15AM0.15m | 4:26PM0.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:11PM0.17m | 7:22AM0.11m | 6:26PM0.17m | 7:40AM0.14m | 7:45PM0.15m | 7:55AM0.15m | 8:58PM0.13m | 8:06AM0.16m | 10:14PM0.11m | 8:10AM0.16m | 00:06AM0.09m | 7:45AM0.15m | 2:02AM0.06m | |||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | NE 7 | NNE 11 | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | NE 7 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 |
14 | 75 | 12 | — | 173 | — | — | — | 240 | 187 | — | — | — | 139 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | — | N 11 | N 13 | N 13 | — | — | — | N 11 |
8 | 22 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | — | NE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
82 | — | 151 | 180 | — | 263 | 234 | 271 | — | — | 134 | 134 | 168 | — | 147 | 123 | 113 | 138 | 147 | 142 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










