
Surf Forecasts:
Los Locos surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NNW swell with 504 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with NNE 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Locos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and Fahrenheit.
First up, Los Locos is the only game in town. The water is hanging at 73°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a shorty or maybe just boardshorts.
The action starts Monday afternoon, July 20th, with clean 5ft waves from the NNE. The wind is offshore from the NE at 12 mph, and the combined swell energy is moderate at 233. It’s surfable, but the real quality doesn’t hit until Tuesday morning, July 21st. That morning brings 4ft waves with only a slight 3 mph offshore breeze – glassy clean conditions. The energy drops to 172, but for a beginner-friendly spot, it’s a nice mellow session.
Tuesday afternoon sees the wind pick up to 16 mph, but still offshore, keeping the 5ft waves clean. The energy is back up to 226. Wednesday morning, July 22nd, is smaller at 4ft with a 9 mph offshore from the ENE, and energy at 102. It’s ordinary but clean.
From Thursday, July 23rd, through to Sunday, July 26th, things go flat and messy. The wind swings cross-shore and cross-onshore, the swell drops below 3ft, and the energy falls into the weak double digits. It’s a real lull. Not worth paddling out – more of a kite surfing kind of setup.
But hold on. The real gold comes on Monday, July 27th. The morning brings 5ft waves from the NW with a 10-second period. That’s long-period groundswell, and it’s packing 426 units of energy – strong stuff. The wind is offshore from the NE at 3 mph, glassy clean. This is the first true standout. The afternoon is just as good: 5ft, 10-second period, NNE offshore at 9 mph, and energy at 451. This is the best of the first week.
Tuesday, July 28th, stays clean with 4ft waves, cross-offshore wind, and energy at 274. Wednesday morning, July 29th, is also clean with 4ft waves and 273 energy. The afternoon gets a bit messy with cross-shore wind, but the swell is still there.
Thursday, July 30th, is marginal – the wind is light cross-shore, and the energy is high (374 to 494), but the conditions aren’t pristine. Friday, July 31st, is a write-off with cross-onshore wind and chop.
Now, the second week brings the big one. Saturday, August 1st, is absolutely firing. Morning is glassy, 6ft from the NNW, with a 9-second period and a massive 595 energy. The afternoon is even better: 7ft, 9-second period, cross-offshore wind, and 798 energy. This is the standout of the entire 16-day window. The swell direction is a perfect match for the break, and the winds are ideal. Clean, powerful, and consistent.
Sunday, August 2nd, is for experts only. The morning is glassy but the swell is 10ft – that’s too big for beginners and even intermediate surfers. The energy is a whopping 1623. The afternoon is 8ft with cross-offshore wind and 1265 energy – excellent for experienced surfers only.
After that, the swell drops off fast. Monday, August 3rd, is small and ordinary, and Tuesday, August 4th, is flat. The run is over.
So, to sum it up: the best surf on offer is Monday, July 27th and Tuesday, July 28th for the first week, and then Saturday, August 1st is the absolute standout of the whole period. If you’re a beginner, stick to the earlier days. If you’re experienced, August 1st is your day. The energy is strong, the periods are long, and the winds are clean. Los Locos is consistent and exposed, and with the NE offshore wind, it’s going to be a proper session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NE 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 12 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
218 | 198 | 161 | 215 | 141 | 98 | 140 | 82 | 39 | 47 | 35 | 29 | 9 | 62 | 132 | 124 | 99 | 85 | 109 | 431 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | off | off | cross-on | off | off | on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on |
High Tide | 10:01PM3.21m | 10:31AM2.94m | 10:54PM2.93m | 11:27AM2.78m | 11:56PM2.71m | 12:34PM2.69m | 1:11AM2.61m | 1:47PM2.70m | 2:24AM2.64m | 2:51PM2.81m | 3:22AM2.75m | 3:42PM2.97m | 4:08AM2.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:40PM0.70m | 4:13AM0.76m | 4:33PM0.93m | 5:05AM1.00m | 5:34PM1.12m | 6:06AM1.17m | 6:45PM1.22m | 7:14AM1.24m | 7:57PM1.21m | 8:20AM1.20m | 8:59PM1.09m | 9:16AM1.08m | 9:49PM0.93m | |||||||
— | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 9:51 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NW 10 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 12 | NW 11 |
9 | 198 | 161 | 215 | 141 | 98 | 4 | 82 | 33 | 47 | 35 | 29 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 99 | 85 | 94 | 431 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | — | W 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 9 | NNW 11 |
6 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 4 | — | 2 | 39 | 15 | 23 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 51 | 3 | 186 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | NNE 6 | W 9 | — | NW 8 | N 12 | — | NW 9 | NW 13 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 43 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | — | — | NNW 6 | — |
218 | — | — | — | — | — | 140 | — | — | — | — | — | 52 | 62 | 132 | 124 | — | — | 109 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 386 | 1 | 341 | 1075 | 108 | 333 | 49 | 82 | 23 | 443 | 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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