Los Locos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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