Los Locos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let me give you the lowdown for Los Locos.

Honestly, if you're hoping for a proper session, you’re going to need some patience. The next week or so is pretty flat and lackluster, with only a couple of windows where it might be worth a paddle for the dedicated soul. The pattern is small, weak NW swell and the wind is often messy or just not cooperating. There is a gap from now until Thursday afternoon, July 30th, before we even get a sniff of something surfable.

Thursday afternoon, July 30th is the first time it's worth mentioning. We’ve got a tiny 2ft NW swell but with a light offshore N wind at 6 mph, it’ll be clean. It’s not going to blow your mind, but for a log or a funboard, you could get a few slow ones. Energy is weak (79). For a beginner, this is your safest bet in the whole run, as the break is consistent and the crowds can be often.

Friday morning, July 31st is a bit of a tease. The swell drops to 2ft from the NW, but the wind goes glassy. It’ll look pretty as a picture, but with only 36 combined energy, it’s barely a ripple. You might catch a knee-high dribbler if you’re keen.

Saturday afternoon, August 1st offers a slight bump. The swell jumps a little to 3ft from the north with an offshore NNE breeze at 9 mph, making for clean little runners. The period is a short 6 seconds though, so the wave shape will be crumbly. Still, it’s the most energy we’ve seen so far (69) and the best chance for a few fun rides in the afternoon.

After that, it’s back to a long, quiet spell with very small or cross/onshore conditions until around Friday morning, August 7th. That Friday morning brings a bit of NW swell back to 3ft and glassy conditions with a NNE breeze at 3 mph. The energy is still low (73), meaning it’s surfable but very ordinary. You could get some clean little waves on the longboard.

The only real standout in this whole two-week stretch comes near the end. Monday afternoon, August 10th shows some promise. A 2ft NW swell with a 9-second period, but the real kicker is the offshore NNE wind at 9 mph. The energy bumps to 93, which is the highest we’ll see for a while. It’s still small, but it’ll be clean and lined up better than anything else.

Wednesday afternoon, August 12th also has potential – the swell picks back up to 3ft from the NW with a solid offshore ENE breeze at 16 mph. The energy finally cracks into triple figures (102), meaning there’s a bit more push. This is the pick of the second week. It’s clean, offshore, and while it’s still not big, it’s the best wave quality you’ll get.

For the beginners, the swell never gets above 5ft, so it’s all manageable. But don’t get stoked for anything over waist-high at best. This is a famine, not a feast.

Rusty.

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