Los Locos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Rusty here. Let's talk about the next couple of weeks for Los Locos. We've got a solid run of surf on the cards, starting this Sunday and running through most of the forecast period, though there's a short lull mid-week that's worth knowing about.

The real standout is a long stretch of quality, powerful NW groundswell that builds through the second half of the week and into the weekend. The combined swell energy is significant, hitting values like 2186, 1804, and even 2436, which means strong, powerful waves. This is definitely expert territory once it pushes over 8 feet, with some sets getting up there. The water temperature is sitting at 69°F, which is about average for this time of year.

We kick off this Sunday, September 13th, with clean, fun surf. Morning sees a 4 ft NW swell (565 combined energy) under clear skies and light cross-offshore winds. It's glassy, clean, and perfect for a beginner to intermediate session. The afternoon picks up a touch to 5 ft with a solid offshore breeze. Good waves all day.

Monday, the 14th, offers a slightly smaller 4 ft NW swell, but still clean in the morning with light E winds. The afternoon stays offshore. Good, user-friendly waves.

Tuesday, the 15th, is a write-off. The swell drops to under 3 ft and the wind swings onshore from the W, making for choppy, poor conditions. Don't bother paddling out.

Wednesday, the 16th, is a bit messy. A new NW swell bumps up to 4 ft, but with light rain and cross-shore winds, the quality is marginal. It's surfable but not great.

Now, Thursday morning, September 17th, is where it starts to get interesting. The swell jumps to 5 ft with a glassy, light WNW wind. The combined energy is 655, and the surf is clean and very good. A great session for those comfortable in bigger waves.

Friday the 18th is a big one. The morning is a little messy with onshore wind, but the afternoon is where the magic happens. A 7 ft NW groundswell, with a very long 16-second period, rolls in with a clean offshore NE wind. The energy is 2186. This is excellent, powerful surf for experienced surfers only. This kind of long-period groundswell loves a point break or reef, so expect well-shaped, powerful lines.

Saturday the 19th is the absolute peak. Glassy conditions in the morning with a 8 ft NW swell (1804 energy) and calm winds. The afternoon stays clean with offshore breezes and a 7 ft swell (1325 energy). This is world-class, expert-level surf.

Sunday the 20th holds excellent conditions. A 7 ft swell with light cross-offshore winds in the morning, and the afternoon sees an 8 ft NW groundswell (2436 energy) with a strong offshore breeze. Again, experts only. This is the biggest swell of the run.

Monday the 21st keeps it pumping. Glassy 8 ft surf in the morning, and a clean 8 ft in the afternoon. The energy is over 2000. This is a prolonged run of serious, powerful surf.

Tuesday the 22nd sees the swell ease slightly to 5 ft, but it's glassy in the morning and offshore in the afternoon. Very good conditions, still with plenty of energy (774 to 1317).

The pattern continues through the week with good, clean 5 to 6 ft NW swells and offshore winds. A solid run of surf.

We do get another spike on Friday the 25th of September. A glassy morning with a 6 ft, very long-period NW swell (14 seconds, 1126 energy). The afternoon is a bit messier with cross-shore wind, but the morning is a gem.

The last few days of the month show more solid 6-6 ft swell with clean winds, though the winds pick up by Sunday the 27th. There's surf right through to the end of the forecast period, but that middle stretch from the 18th to the 21st is the true standout.

Best on offer: The absolute standout is Saturday, September 19th, with glassy 8 ft NW groundswell, massive energy, and calm winds. Pure perfection for the experienced crew. The second best is Friday afternoon, September 18th, and Sunday afternoon, September 20th, for that powerful, clean offshore swell.

Because Los Locos is a consistent, exposed break, and crowds are listed as "often," be prepared to share the lineup, especially on those standout days. This is a consistent break, so don't stress the poor day mid-week; it'll be back to pumping before you know it.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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