Surf Forecasts:
Los Locos surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,153 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Locos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. Rusty here.
We've got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way for Los Locos. The surf's going to be on and off, with some decent windows and some real duds. Let's break it down.
Right from the start, Tuesday morning the 25th is pretty average – just 2ft of weak, short-period swell from the NW with a light crosswind.
Wednesday the 26th morning is worth checking out. The swell is a tiny 1ft but it's got a long period of 10 seconds and the wind is glassy. It'll be clean, but small. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
Thursday the 27th is a write-off with onshore winds.
Friday the 28th gets messy. The swell builds to 5ft in the morning and then 8ft by the afternoon, but it's accompanied by a fresh cross-shore breeze that'll chop it up. The combined energy is moderate (381) in the morning, jumping to strong (1171) in the arvo, but the quality just isn't there for a good paddle.
Saturday morning August 29th is our first standout. We've got a clean 5ft NW swell under glassy offshore easterly winds. The combined energy is a solid moderate (313) and the conditions are clean and glassy. This is the best early call for a fun session. The afternoon stays clean but drops a touch.
Sunday the 30th starts off completely glassy with a 4ft NW swell, but it's only average. The wind dies off completely, making for a very clean start.
Things go to poor conditions from Monday the 31st through to Saturday the 5th of September. There's a long run of onshore winds and chop, making for a pretty frustrating week.
Sunday morning September 6th is the big tease. We've got a beautiful looking 6ft NW groundswell with a long 12-second period, and a light offshore ESE breeze. The combined energy is strong (812) and the conditions are clean. This is honestly the best-looking surf in the whole 16-day window, but it's over a week away, so keep your fingers crossed. That long period might make it a little fast at the beach break though.
Monday the 7th gets blown out by a strong breeze.
Tuesday September 8th however... this one is for the experts only. The swell is a massive 10ft from the NW with a very long 15-second period. That's a lot of juice (3822 combined energy in the morning). The wind is favourable and it's clean in the afternoon, but it's just way too big for most. This spot is exposed and is going to be a heavy, closed-out mess for the average surfer.
After that, Wednesday the 9th morning shapes up nicely to finish the forecast, with a glassy 5ft NW swell and a decent 11-second period.
So, if you're picking your days, Saturday the 29th of August is a sure thing for a clean wave. Keep an eye on Sunday the 6th of September – it's got the potential to be the pick of the run if that wind holds.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
12 | 10 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 104 | 56 | 93 | 380 | 1153 | 388 | 307 | 227 | 313 | 128 | 56 | 77 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 6:31AM3.61m | 6:44PM3.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:31PM0.16m | 00:54AM0.10m | ||||||
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 28 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 4 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | N 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
12 | 10 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 104 | 56 | 93 | 380 | 18 | 388 | 307 | 227 | 313 | 128 | 56 | 77 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 5 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 7 | NE 3 | WNW 8 | N 8 | — | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | E 3 |
— | 2 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 1 | — | 18 | 6 | 71 | 5 | 20 | 28 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NW 13 | — | N 9 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | NW 12 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 |
2 | 7 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 1153 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 209 | 117 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 86 | 117 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 239 | 1 | 0 | 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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