Los Locos Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.44° N 4.05° W

Los Locos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Los Locos sea temperature is
22.9° C
1.8° 

Los Locos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Los Locos surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore 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★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.7m 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.

We start this Thursday morning with a little light rain but the surf is already looking decent. A nice 4ft swell from the northwest, with a period of 11 seconds giving it some real groundswell push. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze from the NNW at 19 mph, keeping things clean. The water is sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, about 73°F. Combined energy is moderate at 409. This is the first good window, but it’s not the standout.

Thursday afternoon gets a bit dicey as the wind swings cross-on and the period drops a touch, so it’s more marginal.

Friday sees the swell bump up to 6ft but the wind gets messy with cross-onshore chops, making for poor conditions. Nothing to plan a session around there.

Saturday morning brings a 4ft swell from the NW with a cross-off breeze from the east at 12 mph. Clean enough, but the energy is low at 212. Saturday afternoon the wind goes fully offshore from the ENE at a fresh 19 mph, but the swell drops to 3ft with a short 8-second period. Clean, but weak.

Sunday and Monday are slim pickings—tiny swell, short periods, and average winds. There’s a real lull here for a few days.

Now, hold onto your board. The standout window begins on Thursday, August 27th, and it’s a beauty. Thursday morning we’ve got a 5ft northwest swell with glassy conditions, zero wind. That alone is nice, but Thursday afternoon is the one to circle on the calendar. We see 8ft of northwest swell, period at 10 seconds, and it’s glassy. That’s swell above 8ft, so this is strictly for experienced surfers—big, powerful waves. The combined energy surges to a very strong 1199. This is the best on offer, and it’s coming right at the end of August.

Friday, August 28th morning keeps the quality high with a 6ft NW swell and glassy conditions. Energy is still strong at 552. Good for the experienced crew, but the afternoon turns choppy.

We get another solid window on Sunday, August 30th, with a 4ft NW swell, glassy conditions in the morning, and then offshore winds in the afternoon. Clean, clean, clean. Energy is moderate at 274 and 254 respectively. A very good, consistent day for all skill levels.

Moving into September, Tuesday, September 1st morning delivers again: 6ft of northwest swell, glassy, with a nice 11-second period. The energy is strong at 647. Another excellent session for experienced surfers.

Later on Monday, August 31st afternoon, we see a big 7ft northwest swell with a very long 13-second period. That’s groundswell with serious energy (1332), but the wind is cross-shore, making it more tricky. At that size and period, this setup could be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing here at Los Locos, as the long-period groundswell tends to break straight at beach breaks. Still, for the experts who know the bank, it could offer some memorable bombs.

After that, the last few days of the forecast trail off into small, short-period, weak energy. Nothing to get excited about.

So, the big takeaway: The absolute standout is Thursday afternoon, August 27th—big, glassy, powerful northwest swell for experts only. Sunday, August 30th and Tuesday, September 1st morning are the best all-rounder windows for clean, solid waves. Get out there, but be smart about the size.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

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High Tide
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
4:03PM3.16m
4:25AM3.08m
4:38PM3.39m
4:57AM3.27m
Low Tide
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
9:43AM0.92m
10:11PM0.72m
10:20AM0.69m
10:46PM0.49m
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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.

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