Los Locos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid 16-day window ahead at Los Locos, with a bit of a slow start before the real action kicks in. Let’s break it down.

First up, the opening days are pretty flat and messy. Tuesday the 8th is a write-off with poor surf conditions, small cross-onshore waves at 3 ft to 3 ft from the WNW, and weak energy (150 to 172). Not worth paddling out.

Wednesday the 9th sees a change. Morning is still marginal with 5 ft cross-shore NW swell and moderate energy (463), but the afternoon turns it on. Clean conditions, 4 ft from the NNW with offshore NE wind, and a score that tells me to get in the water. The energy is still strong (404).

Thursday the 10th keeps it clean. Both morning and afternoon have light offshore and cross-off winds, with 4 ft to 4 ft NW swell, period around 10 seconds. Energy is moderate to strong (351 to 222). A solid, fun day.

Friday the 11th is glassy in the morning with a tiny 2 ft NW swell, but the energy is weak (72). Afternoon cleans up with offshore wind but the swell drops to 1 ft. Not much to get excited about.

Saturday the 12th is flat and glassy in the morning – 1 ft, energy of 24. Afternoon picks up a tiny 1 ft NW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, but the energy is still weak (98). That long period will make it tricky at a beach break, but it’s clean.

Here’s the standout: Sunday the 13th. This is the best on offer. Both morning and afternoon are glassy to clean with offshore winds, 5 ft of NW swell, a solid 13-second period, and strong energy (746 to 723). Expect very good surf conditions. This is a day for all levels – the 5 ft size is great for intermediates and up, and the clean conditions will make it a joy.

Monday the 14th keeps the quality going with clean 4 ft NW swell and moderate energy (369). Tuesday the 15th drops off to 3 ft with clean conditions, but the energy is light (113). The rest of the week from Wednesday the 16th to Saturday the 19th is mostly poor surf or ordinary conditions, with small swell (2 ft to 3 ft) and weak energy, often cross-on or with strong offshore winds that make it too clean but small.

There’s a gap of a few days with no real recommendations, but then Sunday the 20th afternoon turns glassy with 2 ft NW swell and weak energy – barely surfable.

Long-range standout: Monday the 21st. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Morning has 5 ft of NW swell, 11-second period, offshore wind, and strong energy (534). Expect very good surf conditions. It’s more than a week away, so treat it as promising but not locked in. Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd also look clean with smaller swell (4 ft to 2 ft), good for a mellow session.

Water temp is about average for the time of year – no major anomalies to report.

Los Locos is a consistent, exposed NW spot that handles the swell well. Crowds are often here, so expect company on the good days. The best window is definitely Sunday the 13th and Monday the 21st. Keep an eye on that long-range forecast.

Rusty.

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