Los Locos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Los Locos over the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the first week is a bit of a flat spell. From the 14th to the 19th, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves—mostly around 1 ft to 2 ft—with combined swell energy barely breaking into double digits (8 to 45). The water is sitting at 70°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s pleasant enough for a paddle, but not for much else. You’ll be waiting for a proper wave. The winds are generally light and offshore or clean through the mornings, but with no swell to work with, it’s a waiting game.

Then things finally start to pick up around the 20th. Monday afternoon sees a spike to 5 ft from the NE, with a combined energy of 211 (moderate energy) and moderate offshore winds. That’s your first real chance to get a wave, and it’s looking pretty clean. The 21st is the standout of the first week. Tuesday afternoon brings a solid 6 ft NE swell, period of 7 seconds, and a combined energy of 314 (moderate), with a gentle offshore NNE breeze. That’s clean, lined-up surf at Los Locos. It’s a consistent, exposed spot that loves a NW swell, and this NE direction is working just fine. Expect a few waves, but keep an eye on the crowds—this place can get busy.

After that, the swell drops back a bit on the 22nd and 23rd, with 3 ft to 3 ft waves and cleaner offshore winds, but it’s very ordinary. The real talk comes later.

Now, at the very end of the window, around the 27th and 28th, there’s a bigger pulse. But it’s a messy one. The 24th and 25th see a long-period NW groundswell (14 seconds) building, hitting 7 ft on the 25th morning with a combined energy of 855 (strong). The problem is the wind goes cross-on from the WNW, so it’s going to be choppy and lumpy. That’s only for the experts, as anything over 8 ft is getting heavy, but this is right on the edge. The 27th afternoon is your best bet from this late run: 5 ft from the NW, period of 9 seconds, with clean cross-off winds from the north and a combined energy of 506 (strong). That’s a serious session for the crew who know the spot.

For the beginners, keep it to the smaller days around the 20th and 21st. The 25th at 7 ft is too big for you. For the experienced crew, the 27th afternoon is the pick of the forecast, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on the updates.

Stay stoked, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty

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