Los Locos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at a pretty flat run for the first few days. Los Locos is seeing next to no swell from Monday the 3rd through Wednesday the 5th, with waves barely a flicker at 0.7ft to 1ft. The water is sitting at 72°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only highlight. The wind is light and mostly cross or cross-off, but with no energy in the water, it’s just a lake out there. You’d be better off with a coffee than a board.

Thursday the 6th is where things start to change. We get a pulse of NW swell pushing 4ft, with a moderate energy reading of 228. The wind is offshore from the ENE, gusting to 9 mph in the morning, and it’s looking clean. That’s the first real window for a paddle. The 10-second period means it’ll have a bit of shape to it.

Friday the 7th, the swell drops back to 2ft, but the morning is glassy. Dead flat calm. That’s your early bird session if you’re desperate for a few small ones. The afternoon gets a bit of offshore push, but the swell is fading.

The weekend of the 8th and 9th is marginal. Saturday morning is glassy but only 1ft, and Sunday sees a bump to 3ft with a 10-second period (moderate energy at 119). The morning glass is back, so it’s worth a look if you’re local and keen.

Then we hit a dry spell again through the middle of the week – Monday the 10th to Friday the 14th. Swell is small, period is all over the place, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-on. There’s a glassy moment on Tuesday the 11th morning with 3ft and a 10-second period (energy 208), but it’s a quick flash in the pan. The rest of that week is pretty much a write-off.

Now, the real standout comes in the second week. Sunday the 16th afternoon is the one to circle. We’ve got a solid 7ft of NW swell, with a 7-second period. The combined energy is a strong 498, so there’s plenty of push. The wind goes glassy in the afternoon. That’s a big, clean, powerful wave. Fair warning though – at 7ft, this is for experienced surfers only. Beginners should sit this one out. The short period (7 seconds) means it’ll be a bit bumpy and close together, but with glassy conditions, Los Locos will be firing.

The following Monday the 17th holds onto that energy, with 6ft to 6ft of NW groundswell. The period lengthens to 9 seconds, which is better for shape, but the wind is cross-on and cross. It’s still big, with energy readings of 780 and 618 – that’s very strong, heavy water. This is expert territory, and the wind is going to make it a bit messy. Look for a corner if you’re out there.

For the rest of the 18th, the swell is dropping and the wind is onshore. It’s blown out.

So, the pick of the entire 16-day window is Sunday the 16th afternoon. Glassy, 7ft, and strong energy. If you’re an expert, that’s your session. The Thursday the 6th morning is a solid second choice for a cleaner, more manageable size. Don’t get excited about the rest of the first week – it’s mostly flat and boring.

Rusty out.

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