
Surf Forecasts:
Los Locos surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NNE swell with 266 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with N 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Los Locos in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Locos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell. The first few days are a write-off for anything decent, so don’t bother paddling out until at least Monday morning. That’s a good stretch of nothing to sit through.
Come Monday the 20th of July, things start to get interesting. The swell finally shows up, and Los Locos is the spot to be. Monday morning we’ve got a clean 4.6 ft swell from the north with glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (215), and the north-northeast wind is light and offshore. This is the kind of clean, lined-up surf that makes the wait worthwhile. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 70.7°, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit.
The swell fills in nicely through the afternoon, peaking at 5.2 ft from the north-northeast with a period of 8 seconds, and the offshore wind stays favourable. The energy bumps up (281) and the waves are clean. This is your standout window.
Tuesday the 21st is still fun, with similar 4.6 ft to 5.2 ft swell and clean offshore winds, but the period drops a touch to 7 seconds. Still good, but not quite the peak of Monday.
After that, we hit a run of much smaller, cleaner but ordinary surf through the rest of the week. Nothing special, but you could get a few small ones if you’re keen.
Now, the real long-range heads-up is for Tuesday the 28th of July. The models are pointing to a solid pulse of northwest groundswell arriving that afternoon. The swell jumps to 4.6 ft from the northwest with a very long period of 13 seconds, and the energy is strong (711). The wind is light and cross-off, keeping it clean. This is a classic point break or reef swell, so at a beach break like Los Locos, it might be a bit straight, but the quality of the wave energy is undeniable. It’s a promising call, but we’re over a week out, so keep an eye on it.
After that, it gets bigger and messy. Thursday the 30th of July sees a massive 9.8 ft northwest swell, but the wind is onshore and choppy. That’s expert-only, big, and ugly. The energy is enormous (2310), but it’s just too much for this spot.
So, bottom line: Monday the 20th is the best of the early run, and Tuesday the 28th is the one to watch for the second week. Stay patient.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 11 | N 4 | NW 9 | N 6 | NW 8 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
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1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 24 | 33 | 192 | 266 | 204 | 176 | 249 | 113 | 76 | 101 | 34 | 41 | 57 | 49 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | on | off | off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross |
High Tide | 7:44PM3.95m | 8:12AM3.49m | 8:29PM3.76m | 8:56AM3.32m | 9:14PM3.50m | 9:42AM3.13m | 10:01PM3.21m | 10:31AM2.94m | 10:54PM2.93m | 11:27AM2.78m | 11:56PM2.71m | 12:34PM2.69m | 1:11AM2.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:56AM0.06m | 2:06PM0.27m | 2:41AM0.26m | 2:52PM0.46m | 3:26AM0.50m | 3:40PM0.70m | 4:13AM0.76m | 4:33PM0.93m | 5:05AM1.00m | 5:34PM1.12m | 6:06AM1.17m | 6:45PM1.22m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | WNW 11 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 33 | 192 | 266 | 204 | 176 | 11 | 113 | 76 | 101 | 31 | 41 | 57 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNE 6 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 9 |
— | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 11 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 11 | NW 8 | N 10 | N 9 | NW 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | NW 9 |
— | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 249 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 973 | 906 | 1029 | 980 | 906 | 269 | 269 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 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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