Surf Forecasts:
Los Locos surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, NW swell with 1,164 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Los Locos in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Locos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the surf at Los Locos. It’s a slow start, but there’s a killer window later that’s worth waiting for.
The first week or so is pretty quiet, with only small, weak swells and tricky conditions. The real action hits on Saturday, September 5th, with a proper pulse of northwest swell. Keep your eyes on that.
We kick off Monday, August 31st. The morning is a bit of a washout with a cross-on breeze, but the swell is already there at 6ft with a 10-second period from the northwest. The combined energy is moderate (682). The afternoon improves a little as the wind goes cross-off, but it’s still not clean enough to get excited about. The water here is 71°, which is about normal for this time of year.
Tuesday, September 1st, is a better bet. Morning glassy conditions with 4ft of northwest swell, period 10 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (318). The wind is glassy, so the surface will be clean. The afternoon holds offshore wind from the northeast, keeping things tidy. It’s a small, fun day for the beginner to intermediate crew.
Things drop off Wednesday, September 2nd, through to Friday, September 4th. The swell shrinks to around 2ft to 2ft, with weak energy readings (only 43 to 67). Winds are mostly offshore or cross-off, so it’s clean, but the waves are too small to get stoked on. Not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate for a float.
Now, the standout. Saturday, September 5th, is the day. The morning starts glassy with 4ft of northwest swell, but the period jumps to 13 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is strong (573). The afternoon gets even better: 6ft from the northwest, period still 13 seconds, and the energy rockets up to 1011 – that’s very strong. The wind is offshore from the northeast at 15 mph, keeping the waves clean and lined up. This is the best on offer. That long period will make the waves powerful and well-shaped, especially at a break like Los Locos which is exposed to the northwest. This is one for experienced surfers – over 5ft and punchy.
Sunday, September 6th, is still good but a step down. Morning brings 5ft of northwest swell, period 12 seconds, with cross-off wind. The energy is moderate (542). The afternoon drops to 4ft with offshore wind, so still clean but smaller.
From Monday, September 7th, onward, the swell fades again. Most days are small, with occasional surfable waves but nothing special. There’s a brief window on Saturday, September 12th, with a small 2ft swell from the west-northwest, but it’s weak and not worth the trip. The rest of the second week is mostly flat or poor, with weak energy and onshore winds. The last few days into mid-September see tiny north swells, but they’re short period (6 to 7 seconds) and messy.
Bottom line: If you’ve got a session in you, make it Saturday, September 5th. The morning is glassy and solid, but the afternoon is the real winner with that strong, offshore northwest groundswell. Don’t expect much else until then.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
653 | 651 | 425 | 303 | 275 | 142 | 46 | 39 | 19 | 78 | 50 | 23 | 59 | 90 | 198 | 572 | 1011 | 1003 | 542 | 297 | 138 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 7:18PM3.74m | 7:38AM3.54m | 7:55PM3.59m | 8:16AM3.41m | 8:38PM3.37m | 9:01AM3.22m | 9:30PM3.10m | 9:59AM3.01m | 10:41PM2.84m | 11:20AM2.85m | 00:19AM2.72m | 1:00PM2.89m | 1:55AM2.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:05PM0.19m | 1:28AM0.19m | 1:42PM0.29m | 2:06AM0.36m | 2:24PM0.46m | 2:49AM0.59m | 3:14PM0.69m | 3:42AM0.85m | 4:18PM0.92m | 4:53AM1.08m | 5:46PM1.05m | 6:26AM1.16m | 7:22PM0.96m | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
— | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
653 | 651 | 425 | 303 | 275 | 142 | 46 | 39 | 19 | 78 | 50 | 23 | 59 | 90 | 198 | 572 | 1011 | 1003 | 542 | 297 | 138 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 7 | N 8 | ENE 3 | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | NE 4 | — | N 11 | NE 5 |
29 | 8 | 29 | 15 | 34 | 1 | 21 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 16 | — | 2 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | — | N 10 | — | N 8 | NW 12 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 24 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NE 3 | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | 23 | 51 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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