Los Locos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming our way.

First thing’s first – don’t rush out yet. The opening days are a bust. Thursday the 16th has a tiny 2ft wave from the north, with a weak period and messy wind. Not worth the wax. Friday and Saturday are just as flat and sad. You’re looking at a dry spell right through to Sunday the 20th. That’s a few days of nothing.

But we get a pulse on Monday the 20th. The morning offers up 4ft of northeast swell, with a 6-second period (moderate energy of 186), and a light offshore wind out of the NNE. Clean conditions. The water’s sitting at 71°, a touch warmer than usual. It’s not a world-beater, but it’s surfable, and Los Locos is a consistent, beginner-friendly break, so it’s a good one for a relaxed session. The swell direction (NNE) isn’t the ideal NW, but with that clean offshore wind, it’ll still be fun. Crowds can show up sometimes, so expect a few others.

By afternoon, the swell jumps to 5ft with a bit more energy (194), but the wind cranks up to 30 km/h from the NE. It’s a strong offshore, keeping the faces clean, but that’s a breezy paddle. For new surfers, 5ft is pushing it. For the more experienced crew, it could offer some punchy little runners.

Things get quieter but clean on Wednesday the 22nd. The morning is glassy – dead calm – with 4ft from the NNE (102 energy). That’s about as clean as it gets. A lovely little session for anyone who wants a fun, easy wave without getting worked.

Now, for the standout of the entire 16-day window, lock in Sunday the 26th. The afternoon delivers 5ft from the northwest, a 7-second period, and a solid energy reading of 222. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the north, keeping it tidy. The swell direction (NW) is exactly what Los Locos was built for. This is the best wave on offer. Just a heads up – 5ft is getting into the “strong” zone, so beginners might want to sit it out. Everyone else, get ready.

Monday the 27th is still holding with 4ft and an 8-second period (200 energy), though the morning has a slight cross-onshore. The afternoon cleans up nicely. After that, the second week fades into smaller waves and less reliable winds.

The combined swell energy only really hits the moderate-to-strong range (those three-digit numbers) from the 20th through the 27th – that’s your window. The long-range call for the 26th looks good but it’s a week out, so keep checking.

So here’s the deal: the pick of the run is Sunday afternoon the 26th for size and conditions. Monday the 20th morning and Wednesday the 22nd morning are your go-to for a clean, friendly paddle. Get after it.

Rusty.

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