Surf Forecasts:
Los Locos surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, NW swell with 849 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Los Locos this week:
The surf forecast for Los Locos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Los Locos in the next 16 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Locos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the stretch ahead at Los Locos. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s definitely a window of fire hiding in there if you’re patient.
The first couple of days are pretty average. The swell is on the small side, and the wind is messy – not really worth getting too excited about. You’re looking at knee to maybe waist-high stuff with a bit of chop on it. It’s the kind of surf that has you checking the forecast more than your board. The water temp is sitting at 71°F, which is right around normal for this time of year, so a good summer wetsuit is all you’ll need.
Then things start to pick up on the 31st. Monday afternoon, the wind swings offshore and that NW swell bumps up a touch. It’s still not huge, but the clean conditions are going to make it feel a lot better than the numbers suggest. Tuesday looks similar, with a light offshore flow keeping it clean, though the swell drops back a bit. It’s a good time to get some fun, easy waves without the crowd's chaos.
The real standout, the one we’ve all been waiting for, is that Friday to Saturday window. On Friday the 4th, that swell starts to build properly. The period jumps way up, and the energy is starting to get serious. By Saturday the 5th, we’ve got a proper pulse. We’re looking at solid 7ft of NW groundswell with a long 14-second period. The energy reading is 1824, which is some serious juice. The wind is light and offshore in the morning, so it should be absolutely glassy for the dawn patrol. This is the one to circle on the calendar. This is a proper expert wave, though – at that size, it’s not for the faint of heart. The beach break might get a bit shifty with that long period, but the power is going to be incredible.
After that, the energy fades pretty fast. Sunday the 6th is still okay, but it’s dropping. From Monday the 7th through the rest of the window, it gets pretty small and inconsistent. There are a few glassy mornings, but the swell just isn't there. It’s a lot of ankle-biters and closeouts. If you’ve seen the Saturday forecast, you’ll know it’s worth holding out for. There's a good chance this won't be the last pulse of the season, though; these things can change.
All in all, the next 16 days are a classic case of quality over quantity. Don't waste your energy on the small stuff, save it for that Saturday session.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 11 |
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249 | 273 | 602 | 651 | 388 | 303 | 246 | 142 | 64 | 40 | 19 | 74 | 78 | 54 | 345 | 574 | 297 | 846 | 772 | 399 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:44PM3.82m | 7:03AM3.61m | 7:18PM3.74m | 7:38AM3.54m | 7:55PM3.59m | 8:16AM3.41m | 8:38PM3.37m | 9:01AM3.22m | 9:30PM3.10m | 9:59AM3.01m | 10:41PM2.84m | 11:20AM2.85m | 00:19AM2.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:54AM0.10m | 1:05PM0.19m | 1:28AM0.19m | 1:42PM0.29m | 2:06AM0.36m | 2:24PM0.46m | 2:49AM0.59m | 3:14PM0.69m | 3:42AM0.85m | 4:18PM0.92m | 4:53AM1.08m | 5:46PM1.05m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 11 |
249 | 273 | 602 | 651 | 388 | 303 | 246 | 142 | 64 | 40 | 19 | 74 | 78 | 54 | 345 | 574 | 297 | 846 | 772 | 399 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 10 | — | N 10 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | — | N 8 | NE 3 | N 7 | N 9 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NW 13 | — | — | — |
12 | 19 | 29 | — | 16 | 15 | 15 | 11 | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 183 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | N 7 | — | — | — | N 8 | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | NE 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 146 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Los Locos Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Los Locos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Los Locos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Los Locos 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 Locos) 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 Locos 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 Locos is 10 km (6 miles) from Torrelavega. If you plan a holiday in Spain - Cantabria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Torrelavega. Torrelavega has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











