
Surf Forecasts:
Los Locos surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NNW swell with 354 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Los Locos in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Locos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Los Locos has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell to deal with. The surf is small and messy for the first week, and honestly, I wouldn't be too keen on paddling out until the very end of the week. The water is sitting at a warm 73°F, which is a couple of degrees warmer than you'd expect for this time of year; it's like Mother Nature forgot to turn the air con on.
We start with Tuesday afternoon, the 21st of July. The swell is 5ft from the NNE, but it's short-period stuff at 7 seconds, and the wind is a moderate offshore from the NE at 16 mph. It's rideable, but the wave energy is only moderate (187), and the conditions are just "ordinary" – not really worth a special trip.
Wednesday the 22nd sees a drop in size. The morning is a clean 3ft with a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is weak and short (6 seconds, 84 energy). The afternoon is a bit better with 4ft and a clean offshore wind, but still no real punch.
From Thursday the 23rd through to the 26th, it's a write-off. The wind is coming from the west, cross-onshore, and the swell is tiny and weak. Saturday the 25th gets a bit of a bump to 6ft, but with a strong 25 mph cross-onshore wind, it's going to be blown out and messy. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.
The real glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 27th of July. The morning is looking like a standout. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the NNW, but the period jumps up to 10 seconds, giving it some real long-period groundswell energy. The wave energy is solid (374), and the wind is a glassy offshore from the NE at just 3 mph. This is a proper window of clean, lined-up waves at Los Locos. It’s a consistent spot, so you can expect a few others to be out, but when it's this clean, it's worth the company. The afternoon stays clean with a moderate offshore, but the wind picks up a bit.
Tuesday the 28th keeps the good run going. The morning has 4ft from the NNW with a 9-second period, and the wind is a nice cross-offshore breeze. The afternoon is similar, with 4ft from the NW and a gentle offshore. Both sessions have solid wave energy (251 and 261). This is the best run of the entire forecast.
After that, from Wednesday the 29th onwards, the wind swings back to the west and the surf quality drops. There are a few small, clean moments later in the first week of August, like the 3rd and 4th, but the swell is just too small (1ft to 3ft) to get excited about. The swell just fades away into the second week.
So, the takeaway? The first week is a bust. The standout is Monday the 27th, with the morning session being the absolute peak. Tuesday the 28th is also a solid option. Get out there and make the most of it, because it’s a short window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat morning, light winds from the S by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
176 | 108 | 80 | 110 | 80 | 43 | 30 | 59 | 28 | 89 | 95 | 218 | 84 | 181 | 73 | 60 | 99 | 327 | 349 | 282 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:25PM3.15m | 4:47AM3.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:02AM0.91m | 10:32PM0.75m | |||||||
— | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 9:50 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:44 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NW 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NW 11 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | N 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 |
176 | 108 | 80 | 4 | 80 | 43 | 29 | 59 | 28 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 70 | 181 | 73 | 42 | 99 | 327 | 349 | 282 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | — | W 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | W 9 | NE 6 | W 9 | NE 6 | N 11 | NW 11 | WNW 8 | N 7 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 6 | N 8 | N 8 |
11 | 10 | 4 | — | 2 | 23 | 30 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 57 | 15 | 59 | 39 | 23 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | E 7 | W 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | NW 9 | N 13 | NW 9 | — | N 10 | N 10 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | 8 | 8 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 110 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 89 | 95 | 218 | 84 | 41 | — | 60 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 341 | 1073 | 49 | 304 | 108 | 49 | 1 | 186 | 1 | 0 | 87 | 0 |
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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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