Surf Forecasts:
Pochomil Viejo surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 2,150 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pochomil Viejo this week:
The surf forecast for Pochomil Viejo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pochomil Viejo in the next 16 days are 1.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 15th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pochomil Viejo over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 105mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
11464 | 2150 | 2030 | 1717 | 1115 | 883 | 711 | 482 | 362 | 301 | 293 | 229 | 309 | 386 | 580 | 558 | 509 | 367 | 372 | 340 | 444 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | glassy | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:17PM1.85m | 8:55AM2.06m | 9:14PM1.82m | 9:48AM2.14m | 10:16PM1.83m | 10:45AM2.24m | 11:19PM1.88m | 11:43AM2.35m | 00:20AM1.97m | 12:41PM2.46m | 1:19AM2.08m | 1:37PM2.56m | 2:15AM2.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:26AM0.59m | 3:16PM0.68m | 3:19AM0.60m | 4:17PM0.59m | 4:17AM0.56m | 5:18PM0.47m | 5:18AM0.49m | 6:17PM0.33m | 6:18AM0.40m | 7:13PM0.19m | 7:17AM0.29m | 8:07PM0.06m | 8:15AM0.20m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | |
6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | 6:09 | |
mm | 37 | 27 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 11 | 12 | — | 5 | 8 | 4 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 35 | 34 | 27 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 |
2573 | 2150 | 828 | 901 | 666 | 516 | 408 | 386 | 185 | 144 | 96 | 229 | 219 | 386 | 580 | 558 | 509 | 367 | 372 | 340 | 443 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 7 | SW 17 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 24 |
— | — | 2030 | 1717 | 1115 | 883 | 711 | 482 | 362 | 301 | 293 | 67 | 309 | 44 | 31 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 444 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 7 | SW 13 | NW 7 | W 6 | SW 24 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 20 |
— | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 4 | 9 | 9 | 168 | 155 | 47 | 140 | 7 | 20 | 22 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 61 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 9 | S 6 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | SE 7 | E 3 | — | — | — |
11464 | 1083 | 188 | 1056 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 75 | — | — | 33 | 6 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 236 | 236 | 236 | 167 | 57 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 36 | 54 | 0 | 36 | 192 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 0 |
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Information about the Pochomil Viejo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pochomil Viejo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pochomil Viejo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pochomil Viejo 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 (Pochomil Viejo) 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 Pochomil Viejo 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.
Pochomil Viejo is 11 km (7 miles) from San Rafael del Sur. If you plan a holiday in Leon Province, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Rafael del Sur. San Rafael del Sur has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











