Los Locos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, we’re looking at a pretty flat and quiet run for the most part. The surf is going to be minimal, with a lot of days where it’s just not worth paddling out. There’s a long stretch of small, weak waves and poor conditions, so you’ll need to be patient. The best bet looks like a little pulse of energy arriving around the 18th of August, but even then, it’s nothing massive.

The first real chance to get wet comes Thursday morning, the 6th of August. It’s small, with waves around 3ft from the NNW, but the wind is light and cross-offshore from the East, keeping things clean. The water temp is sitting at 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The energy is weak, only 134. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Thursday afternoon stays similar with a clean 3ft from the NW and a moderate offshore breeze.

Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th are basically a write-off. The swell drops right off, with tiny waves and poor conditions. We’re talking 2ft or less. Not worth a second look.

Sunday the 9th picks up a tiny bit with 3ft from the NW, but it’s cross-shore and messy. Not great.

Monday the 10th through to Thursday the 13th offers a few small, clean windows. The swell hovers around 2ft to 3ft from the NW, with light or glassy winds in the mornings. The energy is low, mostly in the 50s to 100s. It’s surfable, but you’ll be on a longboard fighting for scraps. The crowds at Los Locos can be often, so expect some company even for these small waves.

Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are a mixed bag. Friday is blown out with cross-onshore wind, but Saturday morning the 15th looks clean and glassy again with 2ft from the NW. Not a standout, but a chance to get a few ankle-biters.

Now, here’s the one to keep an eye on. Tuesday the 18th of August. The morning starts glassy with 3ft from the NW and moderate energy (121), but it’s the afternoon that’s the pick of the whole forecast. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the NNW, with a clean, gentle offshore wind from the NNE. The energy jumps to 226, which is a solid step up. Conditions are clean and the waves should have a bit more push. Still, it’s a small wave, so don’t expect barrels.

After that, the 19th and 20th offer more small, clean waves, but the energy drops off again. The 21st of August fades out with small, clean surf in the afternoon.

So, the standout session is the afternoon of the 18th of August. The swell direction is solid from the NNW, and the offshore wind makes it the cleanest and most powerful we’ll see. It’s not a big swell, but it’s the best on offer.

Stay patient, and don’t bother with the first week. The second week has a couple of small, clean windows, but the 18th is the real highlight.

Rusty.

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