
Surf Forecasts:
Los Locos surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NE swell with 247 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with N 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Locos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Los Locos over the next couple of weeks.
Right now we’re in a flat spell – tiny waves, poor conditions. The water’s sitting at 70°F, which is about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year (anomaly 3°F). But hey, don’t write it off. There’s a pulse coming, and the second half of the outlook has some genuine promise.
The first decent action shows up around Monday the 20th. Morning’s glassy with a 3ft NE swell, but it’s only 6 seconds – short-period, not much push. The energy’s just 110 – weak. By afternoon the wind goes offshore and the swell bumps to 5ft from NE, still short period (7s). Energy climbs to 238, so it’s surfable but nothing to write home about. Tuesday the 21st sees a bit more size – 4ft NNE, period 7-8s – but cross-on winds spoil it. Offshore returns Tuesday arvo, still small. Honestly, that whole first wave is only okay. For beginners the size is fine, but the quality’s ordinary.
Now, the real standout? That’s Monday the 27th of July. Look at this: glassy, dead calm wind, 5ft NW groundswell with an 11-second period – long enough to get some proper shape. Combined energy of all swells directed here is 649 – solid moderate-to-strong. This is the best on offer. The swell direction matches the optimum (NW), and with offshore NNE tending glass, it’s going to be clean. Los Locos is exposed and consistent, and though crowds are often, on a morning like this you’ll want to be out early. That 5ft is still manageable for intermediates, but it’s pushing a bit for beginners; more fun for most.
The days around it also look good. Sunday the 26th afternoon has 5ft NW with 12s period, energy 748, but winds are cross-shore – still cleaner than most. Monday afternoon stays clean with cross-off wind. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th both have 4-5ft NW, mostly glassy or cross-off, energy in the 300s. Solid fun, but the Monday morning is the highlight.
Before that, there’s a lot of flat or poor days from now until the 19th. Nothing worth paddling out for. Then a tiny pulse on the 20th, then another wait until the 26th. So if you’re keen, pencil in the last week of July – especially the 27th.
That’s the story, mates. Get ready for that Monday – it’s shaping up well.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 |
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9 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 32 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 23 | 73 | 221 | 173 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | glassy | off | on |
High Tide | 5:22PM3.89m | 5:53AM3.67m | 6:11PM4.02m | 6:41AM3.68m | 6:58PM4.04m | 7:27AM3.62m | 7:44PM3.95m | 8:12AM3.49m | 8:29PM3.76m | 8:56AM3.32m | 9:14PM3.50m | 9:42AM3.13m | 10:01PM3.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:00AM0.24m | 11:34PM-0.01m | 11:49AM0.13m | 00:23AM-0.09m | 12:36PM0.09m | 1:10AM-0.06m | 1:21PM0.14m | 1:56AM0.06m | 2:06PM0.27m | 2:41AM0.26m | 2:52PM0.46m | 3:26AM0.50m | 3:40PM0.70m | 4:13AM0.76m | |||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:51 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NW 7 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 |
9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 32 | 18 | 9 | 13 | 23 | 33 | 221 | 173 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNE 4 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | NNW 7 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 5 | N 4 | NW 10 | NW 7 | NNW 8 |
9 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | W 8 | N 7 | N 7 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | N 10 | — | NE 4 | — | NW 9 | NW 12 |
2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | NE 6 | — | — |
— | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 73 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 151 | 386 | 295 | 295 | 417 | 329 | 237 | 749 | 718 | 531 | 488 | 439 | 349 | 295 | 151 | 637 | 417 | 117 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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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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