Los Pocitos Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.61° N 66.98° W

Los Pocitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Los Pocitos sea temperature is
27.6°C
0.0° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with 204 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 23) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) 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 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 23rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 30th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 30th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s brewing for our local stretch.

The next 16 days are looking like a steady, if unremarkable, run of small, clean waves. The standout period is the window around the 30th of August through the 1st of September, where the energy picks up a notch and the conditions really line up. Before that, it’s a waiting game with small, clean but ordinary surf.

The first real action kicks off Sunday, the 23rd of August at Los Pocitos. We’re looking at tiny 3 ft swell from the NE with a short 6-second period. The combined energy is weak (54). It’s surfable just about, but the main draw is the wind—light offshore from the East, keeping things clean. The water temp is 82°, which is pretty much average for this time of year.

Monday, the 24th, stays small and glassy in the morning. That’s a real treat—zero wind, clean as a whistle. The swell is still 3 ft, but the energy is even weaker (45). By the afternoon, the swell bumps up to 4 ft and the wave energy hits moderate (152). Still short period, but the offshore breeze sticks around.

The pattern holds through the 25th, 26th, and 27th: waist-high waves, 4 ft to 4 ft, mostly from the ENE. Winds are offshore or clean cross-off. The energy stays in the moderate range (100–153). It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s clean and rideable.

Now, the real standout in this outlook is Sunday, the 30th of August into Monday, the 31st. On the 30th, the morning shows 4 ft from the ENE with a 7-second period and moderate energy hitting 174. The wind is a gentle offshore from the ENE. It’s clean and the energy is building. By the afternoon, the swell is still 4 ft, but the wave energy gets strong (214). That’s the best of the run so far. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions.”

Then Monday, the 31st of August, the morning is a bit smaller at 3 ft, but the afternoon brings a whole different vibe. The swell drops to 2 ft, but the period jumps to a very long 13 seconds. That’s groundswell energy right there. The combined energy is 245—strong. This is a long-period pulse that’s best suited for a point or reef setup, but at Los Pocitos (a beach break), it might make the waves a bit too straight and tricky. Still, with a gentle offshore wind, those few sets that do wrap in will be quality.

September 1st keeps the clean, offshore theme with a 3 ft swell from the ENE in the afternoon. The energy drops back to moderate (144). After that, the second week (September 2nd through 7th) settles into a familiar pattern: small swell (3 ft to 4 ft), short period, clean offshore winds lasting most of the time. The energy fluctuates between weak and moderate (62–173). Nothing to get too worked about, but it’s consistent enough to get a session in.

If you’re itching for a paddle, the best shot is the afternoon of the 30th of August and the afternoon of the 31st—that’s where the energy is strongest and the wind is behaving. The rest is small, clean, and steady. Keep your expectations in check, but the board will get wet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
6
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6
0.9
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6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
47
47
43
94
88
103
113
77
153
140
96
91
104
67
41
78
65
113
122
113
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
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5
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0
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10
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10
ESE
10
E
15
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10
ESE
20
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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
ESE
15
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10
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Wind State
off
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cross-off
glassy
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High Tide
9:33PM0.35m
10:13PM0.36m
10:53PM0.36m
11:32PM0.36m
00:12AM0.34m
2:14PM0.20m
00:54AM0.30m
2:45PM0.24m
1:43AM0.26m
Low Tide
6:57AM0.03m
7:28AM0.05m
7:54AM0.07m
8:14AM0.10m
8:24AM0.12m
6:11PM0.19m
8:22AM0.14m
7:57PM0.18m
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 mm
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4
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2
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4
1
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Temp °C
30
30
27
29
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27
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30
28
30
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31
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Feels °C
34
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31
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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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