Los Locos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Los Locos over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, we’re in a bit of a flat spell. The surf is small and the wind is messy. Thursday afternoon the 23rd has some tiny 2ft waves from the NNE, but with a cross-off wind it’s not worth paddling out for. The water is a warm 73°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be cold if you do go for a dip. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th are a write-off: stronger onshore winds and bumpy, chopped-up waves. Sunday the 26th is more of the same, with cross-shore wind and weak, messy surf. The combined swell energy is low, around 51 on Thursday, and it only gets worse. Save your wax.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday morning the 27th of July is the real standout. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the NNW with a nice 10-second period, and the wind is glassy offshore from the NNE. This is a groundswell, and the energy jumps right up to 551. The waves will have some proper shape, with clean faces and longer waits between sets. That 5ft is right on the edge for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the best on offer in the whole window. The afternoon holds up too, with a solid 5ft swell and a moderate offshore breeze from the NE. This is the best day to be out at Los Locos. Tuesday the 28th is still good but smaller, with 4ft waves and a cross-off wind, still clean and fun.

After that, things drop off again. Wednesday the 29th through to the end of July and into early August is mostly onshore, small, and weak. The energy is low, mostly under 130. Not worth getting excited about. There’s a brief moment on the morning of Saturday the 2nd of August when the swell picks up to 4ft from the NW with a 10-second period, and the wind is cross-off, but the real gem is the afternoon of that same day. Sunday the 2nd of August afternoon has a clean 5ft NW swell, a moderate offshore wind from the NE, and a combined swell energy of 569. That’s another top-tier session, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the charts.

The rest of the window into mid-August is mostly small, onshore, and choppy. Monday the 4th and Tuesday the 5th have some marginal swell, but the wind is not kind. The 5th of August morning is glassy with 3ft waves, but it’s just too small to get excited about. The 6th and 7th are back to weak, messy conditions.

So, to sum it up: the standout is Monday the 27th of July. That’s your day. The second best is Sunday the 2nd of August afternoon. The rest of the time, you’re better off fixing your dings or having a beer. Crowds are often at Los Locos, so expect some company on those good days.

Rusty.

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