Los Locos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Los Locos over the next couple of weeks.

Right now we’re in a flat spell – tiny waves, poor conditions. The water’s sitting at 70°F, which is about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year (anomaly 3°F). But hey, don’t write it off. There’s a pulse coming, and the second half of the outlook has some genuine promise.

The first decent action shows up around Monday the 20th. Morning’s glassy with a 3ft NE swell, but it’s only 6 seconds – short-period, not much push. The energy’s just 110 – weak. By afternoon the wind goes offshore and the swell bumps to 5ft from NE, still short period (7s). Energy climbs to 238, so it’s surfable but nothing to write home about. Tuesday the 21st sees a bit more size – 4ft NNE, period 7-8s – but cross-on winds spoil it. Offshore returns Tuesday arvo, still small. Honestly, that whole first wave is only okay. For beginners the size is fine, but the quality’s ordinary.

Now, the real standout? That’s Monday the 27th of July. Look at this: glassy, dead calm wind, 5ft NW groundswell with an 11-second period – long enough to get some proper shape. Combined energy of all swells directed here is 649 – solid moderate-to-strong. This is the best on offer. The swell direction matches the optimum (NW), and with offshore NNE tending glass, it’s going to be clean. Los Locos is exposed and consistent, and though crowds are often, on a morning like this you’ll want to be out early. That 5ft is still manageable for intermediates, but it’s pushing a bit for beginners; more fun for most.

The days around it also look good. Sunday the 26th afternoon has 5ft NW with 12s period, energy 748, but winds are cross-shore – still cleaner than most. Monday afternoon stays clean with cross-off wind. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th both have 4-5ft NW, mostly glassy or cross-off, energy in the 300s. Solid fun, but the Monday morning is the highlight.

Before that, there’s a lot of flat or poor days from now until the 19th. Nothing worth paddling out for. Then a tiny pulse on the 20th, then another wait until the 26th. So if you’re keen, pencil in the last week of July – especially the 27th.

That’s the story, mates. Get ready for that Monday – it’s shaping up well.

Rusty

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