Los Pocitos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Los Pocitos.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, starting right from Thursday morning the 9th of July. The whole stretch is being fed by a persistent ENE swell, and the wind is locked in offshore from the east for almost the entire forecast. That’s the kind of consistency you can set your watch to. The water temperature is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The best of the bunch kicks off on Friday the 10th and carries through the weekend. Friday morning you’re looking at a clean 7 ft swell from the ENE with a moderate offshore breeze. The wave energy is building nicely (439), and the period is a punchy 8 seconds. That’s going to produce some fun, rippable waves. Saturday morning holds strong too, with 5 ft and glassy conditions, and the energy is still solid (318). This is the sweet spot of the week. It’s big enough for the experienced crew to have a blast, but not so big that it’s out of control. If you’re a beginner, Friday morning’s 7 ft might be pushing your comfort zone a bit.

Los Pocitos is a fairly consistent spot, exposed to the north swell, and it’s an intermediate-friendly break. The offshore wind is going to keep the faces nice and clean. Just keep in mind that crowds can sometimes show up here, especially when the conditions line up this well.

By Sunday afternoon the 12th, the swell starts to ease a little, but it’s still a fun 5 ft. The energy drops through the following week, and by Monday the 13th, we’re into surfable but ordinary waves. The swell drops to 4 ft and the energy fades (123), though the wind stays offshore.

There’s a bit of a lull from around the 18th to the 20th, with wave heights hovering around 4 ft to 4 ft and low energy. The surf is there, but it’s flat and uninspiring. Things pick back up with a bit more energy (209) on the morning of Sunday the 19th, but nothing that will get your heart racing.

The real standout in the second week is the morning of Wednesday the 22nd. We’ve got a glassy, near-calm wind from the east at just 5 km/h, and the swell is 5 ft from the ENE. The energy is moderate (204) and the period is 7 seconds. For that one morning, it’s going to be clean, smooth, and uncrowded if you’re early. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Overall, the first week is the clear winner. The run from the 9th through the 12th is your best bet. The long-range stuff on the 22nd is promising, but it’s a ways off, so keep half an eye on it.

Rusty out.

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