Los Locos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead, and the standout spot is Los Locos, a consistent, exposed NW-facing break that’s perfect for beginners. The water is sitting at 71°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The pattern kicks off right away. Tuesday afternoon, the 1st of September, we’ve got some clouds and a moderate offshore breeze from the NE at 12 mph. Swell is a clean 4ft from the NW with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a solid moderate 361. It’s gonna be good, clean surf. Not a world-beater, but a very nice start.

Wednesday the 2nd drops off a bit. The swell fades to 2ft with a short period, making it pretty ordinary. The wind is light offshore on the morning, but the wave energy is only 64. Thursday the 3rd is even smaller, with cross-offshore winds and energy dropping to 30. Friday the 4th is a write-off with cross-on winds and poor conditions. That’s a few days of small, weak surf.

But hold on—Saturday the 5th morning shows a glimmer. The swell picks up to 3ft but with a 12-second period, and the energy jumps to 191. The wind is light cross-off, so it’s clean but still ordinary. Then Saturday afternoon, the wind shifts to a solid offshore at 16 mph, and we get a 3ft NW swell with 11-second period and energy of 233. That’s the first real quality session.

Now, here’s the standout. Sunday the 6th morning is where it’s at. The swell jumps to 5ft from the NW, a 12-second period, and the combined energy is a strong 512. The wind is a gentle cross-off from the ESE at 9 mph, keeping it clean. These are very good waves. Then Sunday afternoon, the wind goes glassy, dead calm from the north, and the swell is a clean 4ft. That’s the best of the first week—clean, strong, and consistent.

Monday the 7th is a step back with cross-on winds from the WNW and only 3ft to 2ft swell. The energy is still moderate (219-234), but the quality is marginal. Tuesday the 8th morning glassy again with a 4ft NW swell, energy 234, and a 10-second period. That’s a good session, but not the top.

Then Wednesday the 9th is the big one. The morning sees a 6ft swell from the NNW, period of 11 seconds, and a massive combined energy of 834. The wind is light cross-off. That’s very strong, very good surf. It’s a little big for beginners (over 5ft), but for anyone with a bit of confidence, it’ll be pumping. The afternoon holds at 5ft with energy 539. That’s the top of the second week.

Thursday the 10th is glassy calm in the morning with a 4ft NW swell, then a clean offshore in the afternoon. Both are solid. Friday the 11th drops off again to small, ordinary waves, and Saturday the 12th morning has cross-on wind and poor conditions, but the afternoon picks up to 4ft with clean cross-off winds and good energy (243).

Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are mixed. Sunday morning glassy but small (4ft), with energy only 160. Monday afternoon offers a 5ft swell, but the period is short (7 seconds), which limits quality. Tuesday the 15th has a 5ft swell with a 12-second period and energy of 843, but the wind is cross-shore, making it marginal. That’s a lot of energy but not the cleanest conditions.

The final day, Wednesday the 16th morning, is a bit messy with light cross-on wind, but the afternoon goes glassy calm with a 3ft NW swell, period 10 seconds, and energy 239. That’s a good, clean finish.

If you have to pick one session, go for Sunday the 6th morning or the massive Wednesday the 9th morning. The 9th is the biggest, but the 6th is the most user-friendly with glassy or light winds. Either way, there’s plenty of fun to be had.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

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