
Surf Forecasts:
Los Locos surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NW swell with 211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Locos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, we’re looking at a pretty flat run for the first few days. Los Locos is seeing next to no swell from Monday the 3rd through Wednesday the 5th, with waves barely a flicker at 0.7ft to 1ft. The water is sitting at 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only highlight. The wind is light and mostly cross or cross-off, but with no energy in the water, it’s just a lake out there. You’d be better off with a coffee than a board.
Thursday the 6th is where things start to change. We get a pulse of NW swell pushing 4ft, with a moderate energy reading of 228. The wind is offshore from the ENE, gusting to 9 mph in the morning, and it’s looking clean. That’s the first real window for a paddle. The 10-second period means it’ll have a bit of shape to it.
Friday the 7th, the swell drops back to 2ft, but the morning is glassy. Dead flat calm. That’s your early bird session if you’re desperate for a few small ones. The afternoon gets a bit of offshore push, but the swell is fading.
The weekend of the 8th and 9th is marginal. Saturday morning is glassy but only 1ft, and Sunday sees a bump to 3ft with a 10-second period (moderate energy at 119). The morning glass is back, so it’s worth a look if you’re local and keen.
Then we hit a dry spell again through the middle of the week – Monday the 10th to Friday the 14th. Swell is small, period is all over the place, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-on. There’s a glassy moment on Tuesday the 11th morning with 3ft and a 10-second period (energy 208), but it’s a quick flash in the pan. The rest of that week is pretty much a write-off.
Now, the real standout comes in the second week. Sunday the 16th afternoon is the one to circle. We’ve got a solid 7ft of NW swell, with a 7-second period. The combined energy is a strong 498, so there’s plenty of push. The wind goes glassy in the afternoon. That’s a big, clean, powerful wave. Fair warning though – at 7ft, this is for experienced surfers only. Beginners should sit this one out. The short period (7 seconds) means it’ll be a bit bumpy and close together, but with glassy conditions, Los Locos will be firing.
The following Monday the 17th holds onto that energy, with 6ft to 6ft of NW groundswell. The period lengthens to 9 seconds, which is better for shape, but the wind is cross-on and cross. It’s still big, with energy readings of 780 and 618 – that’s very strong, heavy water. This is expert territory, and the wind is going to make it a bit messy. Look for a corner if you’re out there.
For the rest of the 18th, the swell is dropping and the wind is onshore. It’s blown out.
So, the pick of the entire 16-day window is Sunday the 16th afternoon. Glassy, 7ft, and strong energy. If you’re an expert, that’s your session. The Thursday the 6th morning is a solid second choice for a cleaner, more manageable size. Don’t get excited about the rest of the first week – it’s mostly flat and boring.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | 9 | 16 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 36 | 132 | 211 | 182 | 84 | 50 | 36 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 58 | 115 | 101 | 103 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | on |
High Tide | 8:07AM3.32m | 8:22PM3.49m | 8:46AM3.24m | 9:03PM3.34m | 9:30AM3.12m | 9:52PM3.15m | 10:25AM2.99m | 10:56PM2.97m | 11:36AM2.89m | 00:19AM2.86m | 1:02PM2.92m | 1:49AM2.92m | 2:24PM3.12m | 3:05AM3.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:09PM0.48m | 2:36AM0.45m | 2:49PM0.60m | 3:18AM0.60m | 3:37PM0.75m | 4:09AM0.78m | 4:37PM0.90m | 5:14AM0.95m | 5:54PM0.99m | 6:35AM1.02m | 7:21PM0.93m | 7:56AM0.93m | 8:39PM0.71m | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
7 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 7 | 36 | 132 | 211 | 182 | 84 | 50 | 36 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 58 | 115 | 101 | 103 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | N 4 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 5 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | W 10 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 12 | NW 6 | NNE 4 | N 9 | NNE 4 |
7 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 4 | — | — | N 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNE 4 | N 10 | — | N 15 |
9 | 9 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 6 | — | 4 | 10 | 10 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NE 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 196 | 289 | 117 | 151 | 411 | 146 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 381 | 153 | 450 | 861 | 1 | 0 | 110 | 1 |
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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.
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