
Surf Forecasts:
Los Locos surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, NW swell with 117 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with NNW 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Locos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at Los Locos. This spot is a consistent, exposed NW magnet, perfect for a beginner, and it’s a northeast offshore wind bite. The water is sittin’ at a warm 73°, a touch warmer than what we usually expect this time of year. That’s a nice bonus.
Right now, we’re starting off with some small but rideable waves. Thursday afternoon, we’ve got a 3ft NW swell rolling in with a moderate 101 energy reading. The wind is out of the ENE at 16 mph, which is offshore, so it’s clean, but that’s a stiff breeze, so it’s not gonna be perfect. It’s surfable, but ordinary.
Friday morning is where it gets good. The wind drops to a light 3 mph from the NE, still offshore, cleaning up a 2ft NW swell. The energy is weak, at 49, but the glassy conditions will make it look way better than the size suggests. Friday afternoon is a bit weaker with 2ft and a gentle offshore, but still clean.
Saturday morning is straight up glassy. No wind, just a tiny 1ft NW swell. It’s a knee-slapper, but if you’re learning, that’s a dream. The energy is only 13. Saturday afternoon has a weird 0.3ft set with a 13-second period, which is a long-period groundswell, but it’s so small it’s basically a non-event.
Sunday through Tuesday sees a few windows of opportunity, but nothing special. The best of that stretch is probably Monday morning with a 2ft NW swell and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate at 87. Tuesday morning has a similar setup with a light offshore wind and 2ft surf.
The real standout? I’d say Friday morning, August 7th. That’s the pick of the first week. The wind is light and offshore, the swell is a clean 2ft from the NNW, and while the energy is low, the conditions will be silky. For a beginner-friendly spot like this, that’s the best you’ll get.
Moving into the second week, things get more ordinary. Wednesday the 12th has a glassy morning with 2ft, but it’s weak. The 17th and 18th show a pulse of energy coming back. Monday afternoon on the 17th has a 3ft NW swell with a 10-second period and a 114 energy reading, and the wind is cross-off, so it’s clean. The 18th has a glassy morning with 3ft, and Tuesday afternoon has a 3ft NW swell with a light offshore breeze and 110 energy. That’s a solid, clean afternoon session.
Wednesday the 19th morning is the best of that late run. A 3ft N swell, glassy conditions, and a 101 energy reading. That’s a proper small-wave day with no wind. The 21st sees a jump in size to 5ft from the NW, but the wind is a messy cross-shore at 12 mph, and the period is a short 6 seconds. That’s gonna be a choppy, sectiony mess. That’s more of a kite session than a paddle session, to be honest.
So, overall, we’ve got a few good days but nothing epic. The first week is better than the second for clean conditions. Keep your eyes on Friday morning, August 7th, and maybe Wednesday morning, August 19th, for the cleanest, most user-friendly waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNE 5 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 |
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95 | 70 | 44 | 27 | 20 | 6 | 7 | 60 | 80 | 98 | 83 | 79 | 64 | 49 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 29 | 17 | 16 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | off | cross | off | off | on | glassy | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 10:56PM2.97m | 11:36AM2.89m | 00:19AM2.86m | 1:02PM2.92m | 1:49AM2.92m | 2:24PM3.12m | 3:05AM3.12m | 3:30PM3.41m | 4:05AM3.35m | 4:24PM3.71m | 4:55AM3.56m | 5:12PM3.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:37PM0.90m | 5:14AM0.95m | 5:54PM0.99m | 6:35AM1.02m | 7:21PM0.93m | 7:56AM0.93m | 8:39PM0.71m | 9:05AM0.71m | 9:42PM0.42m | 10:01AM0.46m | 10:35PM0.15m | 10:50AM0.23m | 11:22PM-0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 9:32 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNE 5 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 |
95 | 70 | 44 | 27 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 60 | 80 | 98 | 83 | 79 | 64 | 49 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 29 | 15 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NE 4 | NE 4 | W 10 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 4 | W 8 | NW 4 | — | N 4 | N 5 | — | NNE 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 8 |
2 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | 20 | 17 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | NW 13 | W 9 | NW 6 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | — | W 11 | N 8 | — | W 12 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — |
4 | 10 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | 2 | 5 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — |
14 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 425 | 164 | 509 | 151 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 160 | 148 |
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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.
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