
Surf Forecasts:
Los Locos surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NNE swell with 206 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Los Locos in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Locos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming our way.
First thing’s first – don’t rush out yet. The opening days are a bust. Thursday the 16th has a tiny 2ft wave from the north, with a weak period and messy wind. Not worth the wax. Friday and Saturday are just as flat and sad. You’re looking at a dry spell right through to Sunday the 20th. That’s a few days of nothing.
But we get a pulse on Monday the 20th. The morning offers up 4ft of northeast swell, with a 6-second period (moderate energy of 186), and a light offshore wind out of the NNE. Clean conditions. The water’s sitting at 71°, a touch warmer than usual. It’s not a world-beater, but it’s surfable, and Los Locos is a consistent, beginner-friendly break, so it’s a good one for a relaxed session. The swell direction (NNE) isn’t the ideal NW, but with that clean offshore wind, it’ll still be fun. Crowds can show up sometimes, so expect a few others.
By afternoon, the swell jumps to 5ft with a bit more energy (194), but the wind cranks up to 30 km/h from the NE. It’s a strong offshore, keeping the faces clean, but that’s a breezy paddle. For new surfers, 5ft is pushing it. For the more experienced crew, it could offer some punchy little runners.
Things get quieter but clean on Wednesday the 22nd. The morning is glassy – dead calm – with 4ft from the NNE (102 energy). That’s about as clean as it gets. A lovely little session for anyone who wants a fun, easy wave without getting worked.
Now, for the standout of the entire 16-day window, lock in Sunday the 26th. The afternoon delivers 5ft from the northwest, a 7-second period, and a solid energy reading of 222. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the north, keeping it tidy. The swell direction (NW) is exactly what Los Locos was built for. This is the best wave on offer. Just a heads up – 5ft is getting into the “strong” zone, so beginners might want to sit it out. Everyone else, get ready.
Monday the 27th is still holding with 4ft and an 8-second period (200 energy), though the morning has a slight cross-onshore. The afternoon cleans up nicely. After that, the second week fades into smaller waves and less reliable winds.
The combined swell energy only really hits the moderate-to-strong range (those three-digit numbers) from the 20th through the 27th – that’s your window. The long-range call for the 26th looks good but it’s a week out, so keep checking.
So here’s the deal: the pick of the run is Sunday afternoon the 26th for size and conditions. Monday the 20th morning and Wednesday the 22nd morning are your go-to for a clean, friendly paddle. Get after it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | W 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
11 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 41 | 108 | 186 | 176 | 103 | 165 | 107 | 98 | 104 | 38 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:58PM4.04m | 7:27AM3.62m | 7:44PM3.95m | 8:12AM3.49m | 8:29PM3.76m | 8:56AM3.32m | 9:14PM3.50m | 9:42AM3.13m | 10:01PM3.21m | 10:31AM2.94m | 10:54PM2.93m | 11:27AM2.78m | 11:56PM2.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:36PM0.09m | 1:10AM-0.06m | 1:21PM0.14m | 1:56AM0.06m | 2:06PM0.27m | 2:41AM0.26m | 2:52PM0.46m | 3:26AM0.50m | 3:40PM0.70m | 4:13AM0.76m | 4:33PM0.93m | 5:05AM1.00m | 5:34PM1.12m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | W 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NW 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | WNW 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 |
11 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 40 | 108 | 2 | 176 | 103 | 11 | 107 | 98 | 104 | 38 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | — | WNW 4 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | — | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 6 |
9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 41 | 67 | 6 | 12 | 11 | — | 10 | 4 | 4 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | N 11 | NW 8 | N 10 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 17 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | — | — | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 186 | — | — | 165 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 416 | 976 | 730 | 752 | 1046 | 931 | 1301 | 432 | 269 | 160 | 1 | 0 | 87 | 1 | 7 | 110 | 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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