Surf Forecasts:
Los Locos surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, NNW swell with 631 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Locos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s cooking at Los Locos over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a quiet start. There’s nothing worth paddling out for on Sunday the 16th or Monday the 17th. The swell’s tiny – around 2 to 3 feet – and while Monday morning looks glassy with that NNW breeze dropping to a whisper, the waves are just too weak to get excited about. Combined energy is only 47 (weak) on Monday morning. We’ll be twiddling our thumbs for a few days.
Tuesday the 18th through Thursday the 20th stay small and marginal. You’ll see clean conditions at times, especially Tuesday morning with offshore ENE breeze and glassy water, but the swell is barely 1 to 2 feet. Thursday morning offers a glassy start with 2 feet NW swell and a period of 11 seconds, which is decent period, but the energy is still weak (96). It’s not going to light anyone’s fire.
Then, finally, Friday the 21st brings the first real pulse. Swell jumps to 5 feet from the NW, period 11 seconds, and the combined energy hits 427 (moderate to strong). That’s proper groundswell with some punch. Winds are light and cross-off in the morning, turning offshore in the afternoon. This is the standout of the whole window – clean, consistent waves with that long-period push. Los Locos is a consistent beginner-friendly break, exposed to the NW, so the direction is spot on. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there. Friday morning is the session to aim for.
Saturday the 22nd still has some fun left: 3 feet NW swell in the morning with glassy conditions, energy at 159 (moderate). It’s a step down from Friday but still worth a look if you missed it.
Sunday the 23rd drops off a bit – 3 feet, shorter period, weaker energy. Then Monday the 24th turns ugly: onshore SW wind and building chop, and that trend sticks through the middle of the week. From the 25th to the 28th, it’s mostly poor surf with strong cross-shore or onshore winds, tiny swell, and very low energy. There’s a brief window on Friday the 28th afternoon with 3 feet WNW swell and offshore wind, but the period is only 5 seconds – short-period windswell, not much grunt.
Looking further out, Sunday the 30th shows another spike: 5 feet NW swell with glassy morning conditions and combined energy at 396 (moderate to strong). That’s a promising call, but we’re over a week away, so treat it as a hopeful note on the horizon.
Overall, Friday the 21st is the clear winner. Get on it if you can. After that, it’s a mixed bag with only brief moments of clean, rideable surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 5 | N 4 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
77 | 59 | 57 | 34 | 57 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 71 | 137 | 98 | 631 | 363 | 320 | 190 | 135 | 70 | 43 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | off | off | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:55PM3.76m | 8:16AM3.43m | 8:33PM3.47m | 8:53AM3.22m | 9:12PM3.15m | 9:33AM2.98m | 9:57PM2.84m | 10:21AM2.76m | 10:55PM2.58m | 11:31AM2.58m | 00:24AM2.43m | 1:08PM2.55m | 2:01AM2.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:36PM0.17m | 2:03AM0.23m | 2:16PM0.38m | 2:41AM0.51m | 2:58PM0.65m | 3:21AM0.81m | 3:43PM0.93m | 4:07AM1.10m | 4:40PM1.19m | 5:08AM1.33m | 5:58PM1.36m | 6:32AM1.43m | 7:28PM1.35m | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 5 | N 4 | NW 7 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 6 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 |
77 | 59 | 57 | 34 | 57 | 19 | 23 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 71 | 137 | 51 | 631 | 363 | 320 | 190 | 135 | 70 | 43 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 7 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | W 8 | NW 11 | NW 9 | NNW 6 | NW 10 | W 9 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 3 | W 11 | WNW 10 | NNE 5 |
19 | 4 | 24 | 21 | — | 19 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 13 | 98 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | W 8 | NNW 6 | — | NW 12 | — | W 9 | N 10 | — | W 11 | N 8 | ENE 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | — | 39 | — | 2 | 18 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 86 | 0 | 416 | 432 | 295 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
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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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