Los Locos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and here’s how the surf’s shaping up for Los Locos over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a slow start. First thing Wednesday morning, there’s barely a wave – 1ft from the NNW with a tiny 5-second period, cross-on wind from the west, and the combined energy is a weak 13 – just not worth wetting a suit. That afternoon’s even smaller. Thursday morning brings a bit more life – 4ft from the NW, period up to 11 seconds, and the energy bumps to 377 – the cross-off wind from the NNE keeps it clean, but it’s still marginal. Thursday afternoon cleans up more with lighter wind and the same 4ft NW swell, energy at 334. That might give you a couple of fun ones.

Friday turns ugly: the swell hits 6ft from the NW with onshore wind, choppy mess. Saturday morning is a standout for the near term – glassy conditions, light NE wind, 4ft from the NW with a 9-second period, energy at 212. That morning will be clean and rideable, a real moment of calm in an otherwise patchy week. Saturday afternoon gets a stiff offshore NE breeze, 3ft NW swell, but the quality drops off.

Sunday and Monday are poor, with dropping swell and chunky wind. On Tuesday 25th August morning, it goes glassy again, but only 2ft from the NNW with 6-second period and a weak 57 energy – surfable but ordinary.

Then we get teased on Thursday 27th August morning: the swell jumps to 10ft from the NW, period 10 seconds, and the energy goes through the roof at 1516. But that’s too big for Los Locos – it’s an exposed beginner-friendly spot, and 10ft is expert-only territory, glassy wind or not. Not for the average surfer here.

Now, where it gets good: Friday 28th August morning. Light ESE wind, 6ft from the NW, 10-second period, and a solid 594 energy. Clean conditions, and the water temp is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year. That Friday morning is the best session on offer in the first week – a real highlight.

Looking into early September, Tuesday 1st September afternoon looks promising: 8ft from the NW, 12-second period, energy at 2055, and clean cross-off wind from the NNW. That’s excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s a long-range call – keep an eye on it. Wednesday 2nd September morning is a beaut – glassy, 5ft NW with 10-second period, energy 582 – very good conditions. Thursday 3rd September morning is dead calm, 4ft NW, 9-second period, energy 243 – clean and cruisy.

Overall, the pick of the period is Friday 28th August morning at Los Locos. Clean 6ft NW swell with light offshore breeze, good energy – that’s the one to circle. If you’re experienced, Tuesday 1st September afternoon also shapes up as a big, clean swell, but it’s further out and less certain.

Rusty.

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