
Surf Forecasts:
Los Locos surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, NNW swell with 513 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with NNW 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
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 shaping up for Los Locos over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, we’re in a bit of a flat spell. The surf is small and the wind is messy. Thursday afternoon the 23rd has some tiny 2ft waves from the NNE, but with a cross-off wind it’s not worth paddling out for. The water is a warm 73°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be cold if you do go for a dip. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th are a write-off: stronger onshore winds and bumpy, chopped-up waves. Sunday the 26th is more of the same, with cross-shore wind and weak, messy surf. The combined swell energy is low, around 51 on Thursday, and it only gets worse. Save your wax.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday morning the 27th of July is the real standout. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the NNW with a nice 10-second period, and the wind is glassy offshore from the NNE. This is a groundswell, and the energy jumps right up to 551. The waves will have some proper shape, with clean faces and longer waits between sets. That 5ft is right on the edge for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the best on offer in the whole window. The afternoon holds up too, with a solid 5ft swell and a moderate offshore breeze from the NE. This is the best day to be out at Los Locos. Tuesday the 28th is still good but smaller, with 4ft waves and a cross-off wind, still clean and fun.
After that, things drop off again. Wednesday the 29th through to the end of July and into early August is mostly onshore, small, and weak. The energy is low, mostly under 130. Not worth getting excited about. There’s a brief moment on the morning of Saturday the 2nd of August when the swell picks up to 4ft from the NW with a 10-second period, and the wind is cross-off, but the real gem is the afternoon of that same day. Sunday the 2nd of August afternoon has a clean 5ft NW swell, a moderate offshore wind from the NE, and a combined swell energy of 569. That’s another top-tier session, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the charts.
The rest of the window into mid-August is mostly small, onshore, and choppy. Monday the 4th and Tuesday the 5th have some marginal swell, but the wind is not kind. The 5th of August morning is glassy with 3ft waves, but it’s just too small to get excited about. The 6th and 7th are back to weak, messy conditions.
So, to sum it up: the standout is Monday the 27th of July. That’s your day. The second best is Sunday the 2nd of August afternoon. The rest of the time, you’re better off fixing your dings or having a beer. Crowds are often at Los Locos, so expect some company on those good days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 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) | NNE 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 |
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28 | 31 | 31 | 35 | 60 | 176 | 263 | 334 | 163 | 129 | 120 | 466 | 471 | 371 | 240 | 181 | 138 | 93 | 71 | 90 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:11AM2.61m | 1:47PM2.70m | 2:24AM2.64m | 2:51PM2.81m | 3:22AM2.75m | 3:42PM2.97m | 4:08AM2.90m | 4:25PM3.15m | 4:47AM3.06m | 5:02PM3.33m | 5:22AM3.19m | 5:36PM3.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:45PM1.22m | 7:14AM1.24m | 7:57PM1.21m | 8:20AM1.20m | 8:59PM1.09m | 9:16AM1.08m | 9:49PM0.93m | 10:02AM0.91m | 10:32PM0.75m | 10:42AM0.73m | 11:10PM0.58m | 11:19AM0.58m | 11:45PM0.45m | |||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:42 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 12 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 5 |
28 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 60 | 5 | — | 334 | 163 | 15 | 120 | 466 | 471 | 371 | 240 | 181 | 138 | 93 | 71 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | N 12 | — | — | N 8 | NW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NW 10 |
21 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 3 | — | — | 46 | 3 | 85 | 77 | 45 | 35 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 90 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | NNE 5 | NW 9 | W 8 | — | — | — | NW 13 | NW 9 | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | N 9 | N 8 | — | N 10 |
2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | 8 | 29 | 8 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | — |
— | — | 1 | 35 | — | 176 | 263 | — | — | 129 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 31 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 7 | 341 | 1073 | 82 | 348 | 108 | 49 | 23 | 443 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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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