Los Locos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting with a pretty quiet spell, to be honest. For the first week plus, it’s all pretty small and weak. The real standout doesn’t roll around until the 25th of July, so there’s a long gap of mediocre conditions before we get anything worth writing home about.

The first few days, from Friday the 10th through to the 17th, are mostly just tiny, weak waves. The energy is pretty pathetic, with combined swell energy values mostly down in the low teens to low 90s (71 on the first morning). The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it’s not freezing.

There’s a little bump on Monday the 13th morning, with some 3ft NW swell, but it’s short period (7 seconds) and nothing special. The rest of that week is a write-off.

Then, things get a bit more interesting on Saturday the 18th of July. We get a jump in energy to 162 (moderate energy) with 4ft NW swell. The wind is glassy in the morning and clean offshore in the afternoon. It’s surfable, but still not a standout.

The real highlight is the 25th of July. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Los Locos is showing a solid 4ft to 4ft of NW swell, with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps right up to 322 (strong energy). The winds are light offshore, which means clean faces. This is the best on offer by a long shot. The swell direction is from the NW, which is exactly what this spot loves. It’s a consistent break, so you can expect a few waves, and it’s a beginner-friendly spot, so it’s not just for the experts. Crowds are often around here, so expect company.

The days leading up to the 25th (21st to 24th July) are mostly messy with cross-onshore winds, but the 22nd afternoon has a chance of a clean little wave with moderate offshore wind.

So, to sum it up: a long, flat spell for a week and a half, then a decent run of small but clean swell from the 18th, with the real prize being the 25th of July. Keep an eye on that one.

Rusty.

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