Los Locos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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