Los Locos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cookin' in the water.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don't you worry – the next week and a half is going to offer some real magic. The early days have some clean, fun-sized waves, but the real standout is shaping up for the second week of the month. The water is sitting at a balmy 71°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

The action kicks off on Monday the 27th of July. Los Locos is the name of the game, and it’s a consistent, exposed beginner-friendly spot. Monday afternoon you’re looking at a solid 5ft of clean swell from the NNW, with a 10-second period pushing a moderate 541 units of energy. The wind is a clean offshore from the NE at 16 mph, so expect some absolutely pristine, peeling lines. It’s gonna be a busy one out there though – crowds are often around this break, so bring your patience along with your shortboard.

Tuesday the 28th keeps the stoke alive. The morning session sees 5ft of NNW swell with a light cross-offshore breeze, making for clean conditions. The afternoon drops a touch to 4ft but the wind swings more offshore from the NE, keeping it clean and rippable. The energy is still at a healthy 394 in the morning and 252 in the afternoon.

Now, things get a bit quiet from Wednesday the 29th through to the end of the first week. The swell drops right off, with heights under 3ft and shorter, weaker periods. The wind gets messy from the WNW, putting a chop on the surface. There’s a few glassy moments on the morning of Sunday the 2nd of August, but the swell is tiny at 3ft, so it’s more of a longboard or a swim fins kind of day. This flat spell lasts for a good stretch, with no real punch until the 9th.

The real gold is waiting for you on Sunday the 9th of August. The afternoon session at Los Locos is firing up. Swell from the NW at 4ft with a 224 energy rating, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NW. It’s going to be a beautiful, clean arvo. Then, the absolute standout is Monday the 10th of August. The afternoon delivers a 6ft NW swell at 10 seconds, sending a very strong 637 units of energy into the break. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNW, setting up some of the best conditions you'll see all month. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

Tuesday the 11th of August is a strong follow-up. The morning is glassy with a 5ft NW swell, still packing 537 energy. The afternoon cleans up again with a cross-offshore breeze. This whole run from the 9th to the 11th is the real deal. The swell direction is coming from the NW, which is exactly what this break loves to see. It’s got good size, excellent period, and the wind is playing ball. This is the best on offer, no question.

After that, the swell slowly fades out through the rest of the second week, with smaller, less energetic waves and some tricky wind directions.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are clean and fun, but the real epicenter is the 9th through the 11th of August. Don't miss that Monday afternoon session.

Rusty.

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