Los Locos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got one spot on the radar for the next 16 days, and it’s a beauty when it lines up. The water is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

The week kicks off on Friday the 21st with a bit of a lumpy, cross-shore mess, but don’t let that fool you. The real action starts to build from the 22nd. Saturday morning the 22nd is where it’s at to kick things off. We’ve got a clean 4ft NW swell with a light cross-offshore breeze from the east, making for some tidy lines. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and the wave energy is moderate (212). This is a good one for the beginner-friendly setup at Los Locos, and it’s a consistent break, so you’ll get waves. Keep in mind, crowds are often around here, so expect some company.

We then hit a bit of a lull over the next few days. Sunday the 23rd is small and weak, Monday the 24th is tiny, and Tuesday the 25th is flat with nothing but a whisper of a swell. Wednesday the 26th is pretty ordinary too. There’s a gap of about three days where you’re honestly better off having a coffee and checking the charts.

Then things get interesting again. Thursday the 27th brings a real pulse of energy, with a 7ft to 8ft WNW swell, but the wind is howling from the same direction, making it a lumpy, cross-onshore mess. That’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session, honestly.

But hold onto your leggies, because Friday the 28th is the standout. Friday morning the 28th is glassy, with a clean 6ft NW groundswell pushing in. The combined energy is a solid 516, and with zero wind, it’s going to be smooth and lined up. This is the best on offer, no question. The afternoon stays clean with a gentle offshore, though the swell drops a touch to 4ft. Still a fantastic session.

The weekend of the 29th and 30th keeps the goods coming. Saturday the 29th has a bit of a cross-on breeze in the morning, but it’s still surfable, and the afternoon cleans up nicely. Sunday the 30th is glassy in the morning with a clean 4ft NW swell, and the afternoon holds up with cross-offshore winds. Consistency is on your side.

Monday the 31st is glassy again in the morning, with a 4ft NW swell, making for a great start to the week. The afternoon gets a bit choppy, but the morning is a winner.

After that, we see a drop-off. The first few days of September are small and onshore, not worth paddling out for. But then, on Thursday the 3rd of September, we get another glassy morning with a punchy 6ft NW swell. That’s pushing expert territory at 6ft, but for those who can handle it, it’s going to be a clean, powerful session. The afternoon holds with a light cross-offshore breeze. Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th of September stay clean and glassy with smaller NW swells, finishing the run out nicely.

Summary: Your best bets are the morning of Friday the 28th of August and the morning of Thursday the 3rd of September. The surf is consistent, the water is warm, and when the wind plays nice, Los Locos is a gem.

Rusty.

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