Surf Forecasts:
Los Locos surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, NW swell with 651 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Locos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's talk about Los Locos in feet and miles per hour.
Thursday afternoon, the 20th of August, starts off slow. We've got a 4ft swell from the northwest, but the wind is a light cross-shore, and the water is a touch warmer than usual at 74°F, about 4°F above average for this time of year. The combined energy is weak, so it's a marginal start.
Friday the 21st is a total loss. The swell bumps up to 6ft, but a moderate cross-onshore breeze at 15 mph kicks up a choppy mess. The energy is moderate, but the wind makes it unsurfable.
The weekend is pretty average. Saturday the 22nd has a clean cross-offshore breeze in the morning, but the swell is only 4ft with a short 9-second period and weak energy. Sunday the 23rd is even smaller, with swells around 2ft and energy levels dropping way down. For the next few days, we're looking at tiny, weak waves, mostly under 3ft, with some glassy conditions but no real power.
Now, here's the payoff. We've got a decent gap, but by Thursday the 27th of August, the swell picks up significantly, hitting 6ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon. The energy is strong, but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, so it's a no-go for clean surfing. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is the morning of Friday the 28th of August. The swell is a solid 6ft from the northwest, with a nice 11-second period and strong energy. The wind is glassy, dead calm from the south at just 3 mph. This is going to be clean, powerful, and well-shaped. For a bigger wave like this, it's more suited to the experienced crew, but it's the best we've got in the whole run. The crowd factor is worth noting too – Los Locos is often busy, so get there early.
After that, the swell hangs around 6ft to 7ft through the weekend of the 29th and 30th, but the wind turns cross or cross-onshore, making conditions marginal. The energy is still strong, but the chop will be a factor.
The first week of September is a mixed bag. By the 3rd of September, Thursday afternoon, we get a clean 6ft swell with a moderate offshore breeze, and the energy is moderate. It's a good option, but it's not the same quality as that Friday the 28th. The 4th of September has a similar setup, with a 5ft swell and offshore winds, but the energy drops a bit.
Overall, the best bet is Friday the 28th of August in the morning. Everything else is a compromise, with the 3rd and 4th of September being the next best thing. Don't waste your time on the flat, weak days in between.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 13 | NW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
651 | 580 | 592 | 424 | 206 | 138 | 76 | 46 | 65 | 49 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 16 | 67 | 64 | 37 | 67 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:55PM2.58m | 11:31AM2.58m | 00:24AM2.43m | 1:08PM2.55m | 2:01AM2.48m | 2:29PM2.69m | 3:05AM2.66m | 3:23PM2.91m | 3:49AM2.87m | 4:03PM3.16m | 4:25AM3.08m | 4:38PM3.39m | 4:57AM3.27m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:08AM1.33m | 5:58PM1.36m | 6:32AM1.43m | 7:28PM1.35m | 7:56AM1.36m | 8:41PM1.19m | 8:58AM1.16m | 9:31PM0.97m | 9:43AM0.92m | 10:11PM0.72m | 10:20AM0.69m | 10:46PM0.49m | |||||||
— | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | |
mm | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NE 5 | NNW 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 6 |
651 | 580 | 592 | 424 | 206 | 138 | 76 | 29 | 20 | 49 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 8 | 67 | 64 | 37 | 67 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | NNW 6 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | NE 5 | NNW 7 | W 12 | NNW 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | WNW 9 |
35 | 75 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 11 | 33 | 46 | 3 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 31 | 5 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | W 8 | W 12 | W 9 | — | — | N 14 | NW 8 | — | N 13 | ENE 3 | N 7 | ENE 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 3 | — | ENE 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 40 | — | — | 65 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 23 | 49 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 87 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 209 | 153 | 151 | 108 | 0 | 76 | 1 | 0 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain - Cantabria | |||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Europe) | |||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.











