
Surf Forecasts:
Los Locos surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, NW swell with 117 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NNW 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s 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 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Locos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s dive into this forecast for Los Locos. It’s a bit of a slow burn, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel if you’re patient.
To be straight with you, the next week and a half are looking pretty flat and weak. We’ve got a lot of small, short-period NW windswell in the water, with wave energy staying in the weak range (39), and it’s just not going to do much. The first real chance of a wave that’s worth paddling out for isn’t until Monday the 10th, and even then, it’s going to be small and pretty ordinary—we’re talking waist-to-chest high at the very best, with the swell still under 3 feet. It’s surfable, but you’ll be fighting for scraps. The winds are mostly offshore or glassy during the mornings, which is a bonus, but the lack of size and energy just isn’t there.
The pattern stays pretty lifeless through the middle of the week. The energy dips back down, and we have a few days where it’s just poor. Then, on Sunday the 16th, we see a bit of a pulse of energy come in. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 406, and the swell bumps up to 5ft from the NW. However, it’s coming with onshore wind and the threat of thunderstorms on the backside, so it’s going to be messy. The tide and conditions look questionable, so I wouldn’t get too excited about that one just yet.
There is a bigger push of swell early in the third week, around Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th. We’re looking at waves pushing up towards 6ft, and the energy meters are maxing out in the strong range (661). This is when Los Locos will have some real size. But remember, this spot at that size, and with the wind states showing cross-shore and cross-on conditions, it’s going to be pretty wild. It might be more interesting for the kite crew than us paddlers. That’s just the way it is when a beach break gets a bunch of NW energy and side wind.
Now, hold on, because the real standout is coming. The forecast shows things aligning beautifully on Thursday, the 20th, and Friday, the 21st. We’ve got a solid 4ft of NW groundswell, with the period stretching out to 10 and then 11 seconds, and the combined energy is building into that moderate-to-strong range (231 to 359). The wind is going to be light and cross-offshore, which at Los Locos means the waves are going to be clean and lined up. This is the time to clear your schedule. The swell direction is straight out of the NW, which is exactly what this break wants to see. This is our window of opportunity. It’s a week and a half away, so keep your fingers crossed, but this is the one that has me fired up.
The week after that looks like it will settle back down, with smaller surf. So, mark your calendars for the 20th and 21st. That’s the call.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 13 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
91 | 34 | 28 | 21 | 6 | 17 | 60 | 102 | 115 | 68 | 65 | 64 | 49 | 45 | 57 | 44 | 31 | 24 | 13 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 10:56PM2.97m | 11:36AM2.89m | 00:19AM2.86m | 1:02PM2.92m | 1:49AM2.92m | 2:24PM3.12m | 3:05AM3.12m | 3:30PM3.41m | 4:05AM3.35m | 4:24PM3.71m | 4:55AM3.56m | 5:12PM3.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:14AM0.95m | 5:54PM0.99m | 6:35AM1.02m | 7:21PM0.93m | 7:56AM0.93m | 8:39PM0.71m | 9:05AM0.71m | 9:42PM0.42m | 10:01AM0.46m | 10:35PM0.15m | 10:50AM0.23m | 11:22PM-0.05m | |||||||
— | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
9:32 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NE 5 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
91 | 34 | 28 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 60 | 102 | 115 | 68 | 65 | 64 | 49 | 45 | 57 | 44 | 31 | 24 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NE 4 | W 10 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 10 | NNW 3 | N 3 | N 8 | NNE 4 | NNW 12 | N 8 | N 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
10 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 17 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 13 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | W 9 | W 8 | N 9 | — | W 11 | N 4 | — | NW 12 | N 4 | N 8 | N 8 |
4 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | — |
— | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 7 | 416 | 164 | 443 | 151 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 148 |
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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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