Surf Forecasts:
Los Locos surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, NW swell with 604 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 1.6m 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 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Locos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Los Locos is cooking up for us.
The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a few clean windows, but nothing that’s going to blow your mind for a long stretch. The water is sitting at a nice 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.
The first real standout is on Thursday, August 20th. The morning starts a bit messy with rain showers and a cross-onshore wind, but the afternoon is where it’s at. We’re looking at a clean 4ft swell from the NW with a period of 10 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the north at 9 mph. The wave energy is moderate (347), so it’s got some push. This is your best bet for a fun, clean session.
Then, on Saturday, August 22nd, we get another nice one. The morning is still a little iffy, but the afternoon turns glassy with a light SSW breeze at 3 mph. The swell drops to 4ft from the NW, still with a 9 second period, and the energy is moderate (249). It’ll be super clean and not too crowded.
Sunday, August 30th, is a late call but worth a mention. The afternoon brings clear skies and a solid offshore breeze from the ENE at 16 mph. The swell is small at 1ft from the WNW, but the wind will make it glassy and clean. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.
Honestly, the pick of the whole period is that Thursday afternoon, August 20th. It’s got the best combo of size, clean conditions, and decent energy. The Saturday (August 22nd) afternoon is a close second for a glassy, smaller-wave session.
There is a big pulse of swell around Thursday, August 27th, with a 8ft NW swell, but the wind is howling onshore at 16 mph, making it a choppy mess. That’s one for the kite surfers, not for us paddle guys.
So, to sum it up: get out on the 20th. That’s your best shot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 22 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 209 | 303 | 322 | 604 | 569 | 549 | 380 | 206 | 184 | 178 | 90 | 114 | 88 | 54 | 51 | 33 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 9:12PM3.15m | 9:33AM2.98m | 9:57PM2.84m | 10:21AM2.76m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:58PM0.65m | 3:21AM0.81m | 3:43PM0.93m | 4:07AM1.10m | 4:40PM1.19m | 5:08AM1.33m | 5:58PM1.36m | 6:32AM1.43m | 7:28PM1.35m | 7:56AM1.36m | 8:41PM1.19m | 8:58AM1.16m | 9:31PM0.97m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — |
 | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 22 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 209 | 303 | 322 | 604 | 569 | 549 | 380 | 206 | 184 | 178 | 90 | 114 | 88 | 54 | 51 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNE 5 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | N 11 | N 8 | ENE 4 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 30 | 18 | 18 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 38 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 8 | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 411 | 425 | 295 | 411 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 49 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 49 | 22 | 1 | 508 | 1 | 117 | 0 | 196 |
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