Surf Forecasts:
Los Locos surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with 1,177 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NE 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 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Locos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Los Locos.
Honestly, the next week or so is a tough watch. We’re in a proper flat spell to kick things off. From Sunday the 23rd right through to Wednesday morning the 27th of August, it’s tiny and pretty much unsurfable. The energy is super weak (combined energy of all swells directed here only 16-39), with waves barely hitting 1ft. It’s a long, quiet stretch with nothing worth paddling out for.
Things finally start stirring late on Thursday the 27th. Thursday morning sees a small pulse of swell push in at 4ft from the WNW with an 8-second period. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 185, and with glassy conditions, it’s rideable but nothing to write home about. Thursday afternoon stays clean with a 3ft WNW swell, but it’s still ordinary.
Friday the 28th turns a bit nasty. The swell builds but the wind gets messy. Friday afternoon is a write-off – a 8ft WNW swell with a 35 km/h cross-shore wind makes for a lumpy, choppy mess. Combined energy is a strong 1093, but it’s not for paddling; that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Now, here’s the light at the end of the tunnel. Saturday the 29th of August is our first real standout. Morning session is the pick: glassy conditions, clean, with a solid 6ft NW groundswell rolling in. The period is a nice 10 seconds, giving the waves some shape and push. Combined energy is a powerful 671. This is proper surf, and with offshore winds from the SE forecast, it’s going to be clean and fun for the experienced crew. Keep in mind, Los Locos is an exposed spot that is consistent, and crowds are often an issue, so get in early. The water temp is sitting at 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a spring suit.
Sunday the 30th drops back down a notch. The swell is still there at 4ft from the NW in the morning, but it’s a bit weak at 8 seconds and the wind is cross-on. It’s marginal at best.
Looking further out, there’s a promising blip on the radar. Monday the 7th of September is a long-range call, so keep an eye on it. Monday morning looks incredible with a glassy 7ft WNW groundswell and combined energy of 862 – that’s proper. By Monday afternoon, the swell is predicted to be a massive 10ft from the NW. The wind is light offshore, and the conditions are clean, but at that size it’s only going to be for experts. If it lines up, it could be the session of the month, but it’s a long way off, so don’t book your flights just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 5 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 14 | 43 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 22 | 37 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 184 | 176 | 132 | 406 | 1093 | 500 | 652 | 486 | 281 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 2:29PM2.69m | 3:05AM2.66m | 3:23PM2.91m | 3:49AM2.87m | 4:03PM3.16m | 4:25AM3.08m | 4:38PM3.39m | 4:57AM3.27m | 5:10PM3.59m | 5:29AM3.43m | 5:41PM3.73m | 5:59AM3.54m | 6:12PM3.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:41PM1.19m | 8:58AM1.16m | 9:31PM0.97m | 9:43AM0.92m | 10:11PM0.72m | 10:20AM0.69m | 10:46PM0.49m | 10:54AM0.48m | 11:19PM0.30m | 11:26AM0.31m | 11:50PM0.17m | 11:58AM0.21m | 00:22AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NNE 6 | ENE 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 5 | NW 12 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | — | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 14 | 43 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 22 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 6 | 184 | 176 | 132 | 406 | — | 500 | 652 | 486 | 281 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | NW 7 | NNE 6 | ENE 5 | NNE 5 | NW 13 | NNW 4 | NW 10 | NW 10 | ENE 4 | NW 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | — | — | WNW 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 37 | 24 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 340 | 19 | 10 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | NNW 7 | W 10 | ENE 4 | NW 8 | NW 8 | E 3 | ENE 3 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 61 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 1093 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 52 | 1 | 82 | 161 | 148 | 363 | 386 | 7 | 7 | 30 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 151 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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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).
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