Los Locos Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.44° N 4.05° W

Los Locos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Los Locos sea temperature is
22.8° C
1.6° 

Los Locos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Los Locos surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, NNW swell with 706 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. 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 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 16th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 20th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Locos over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your board and let’s see what’s cooking at Los Locos over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off—there’s some genuine shine hiding in the second half of this outlook. The water’s sitting about 73°, which is a touch warmer than we usually expect this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

The first few days are pretty average, honestly. From Sunday the 16th through Wednesday the 19th, we’re looking at small, weak bumps around 1 ft to 3 ft. The combined swell energy is mostly below 100 (96 down to 8), so it’s pretty gutless. Winds are mostly cross-off or glassy at times, but the waves just don’t have any push. Not worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate for a splash.

Thursday the 20th starts to wake things up. Morning is glassy with a little 3 ft NW swell, period creeping up to 11 seconds, and energy jumps to 161 (moderate). That afternoon is where it gets interesting—5 ft from the NNW with a 12-second period and energy over 500 (strong). Winds are light offshore out of the ENE. That’s clean, that’s got some grunt. Friday the 21st keeps the party going: 5 ft to 5 ft NW swell, 10–11 second period, offshore breezes, and energy in the 475–610 range (strong to very strong). This is the standout window for the whole forecast. Los Locos will be solid, lined up, and clean—ideal for anyone who can handle a proper head-high wave.

Saturday the 22nd sees a drop back to 3 ft to 4 ft, glassy morning but getting a moderate offshore breeze later. Still surfable, but the energy drops to around 119–192 (weak to moderate). Then Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th bring a bit more size (4 ft to 7 ft) but the period crashes to 7–8 seconds, which makes for bumpy, short-interval junk. The afternoon of the 24th has 7 ft and 560 energy, but the wind is cross-off and strong—more of a kiter’s day than a paddle surfer’s.

After that, the month fizzles. From Tuesday the 25th through Saturday the 29th morning, it’s mostly small, weak, or onshore slop. The energy is often below 100, and many sessions rate as poor. There’s a huge gap with nothing worth chasing.

Then, just when you’re about to give up, Saturday the 29th afternoon throws in a nice surprise: 5 ft from the NW, 10-second period, cross-off breeze, and energy of 478 (strong). Sunday the 30th is even better—glassy conditions, 4 ft to 4 ft, 9-second period, and energy around 209–254 (moderate). It’s clean, it’s glassy, and it’s a lovely way to close out the month.

So, if you’ve got a free day, aim for Thursday the 20th through Friday the 21st—that’s the best wave quality of the whole run. The Sunday the 30th window is a nice backup for a glassy, user-friendly session.

Stay stoked.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
7:55PM3.76m
8:16AM3.43m
8:33PM3.47m
8:53AM3.22m
9:12PM3.15m
9:33AM2.98m
9:57PM2.84m
10:21AM2.76m
10:55PM2.58m
11:31AM2.58m
00:24AM2.43m
1:08PM2.55m
2:01AM2.48m
Low Tide
1:36PM0.17m
2:03AM0.23m
2:16PM0.38m
2:41AM0.51m
2:58PM0.65m
3:21AM0.81m
3:43PM0.93m
4:07AM1.10m
4:40PM1.19m
5:08AM1.33m
5:58PM1.36m
6:32AM1.43m
7:28PM1.35m
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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.

Los Locos is 10 km (6 miles) from Torrelavega. If you plan a holiday in Spain - Cantabria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Torrelavega. Torrelavega has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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