Surf Forecasts:
Los Locos surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, NW swell with 1,007 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Locos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Los Locos. This spot catches the northwest swell, and that’s the key to getting it going.
The first part of the week is a real snoozer. From Thursday the 13th through the weekend, there’s basically nothing worth paddling out for. Tiny waves, weak energy, and messy winds. You’re looking at a dry spell of several days with no real surf—just a whole lot of waiting.
Then, things change on Thursday, 20th August. The morning delivers a 6ft northwest groundswell with an 11-second period, packing a punch of 911 (moderate wave energy) units. The wind is glassy to light cross-off, meaning clean, peeling waves. This is the top pick of the entire forecast—a real standout session. The water temp is 72°, which is spot-on for the time of year, so no need to worry about a wetsuit.
Friday the 21st is still a solid option, with a 5ft north-northwest swell and glassy conditions in the morning. The energy is 448 (moderate wave energy) units, and the waves will be clean, though the tide could play a role in getting the best ones.
Later in the second week, Tuesday the 25th afternoon brings a 7ft northwest swell with 747 (moderate wave energy) units. The wind is light offshore, so it’ll be clean, but that size is for the experts only—over 8ft, it’s no place for beginners. The period is 8 seconds, so it’s a shorter period swell, meaning it won’t have the same deep-water push as a longer groundswell, but it’ll still offer some punch.
Los Locos can get crowded, especially when the swell is good, so expect to share the lineup on those prime days. The break is consistent, so you’ll get your waves if you’re in the right spot.
Keep that Thursday the 20th in mind—it’s the one to watch, but as always, long-range forecasts can shift. For now, that’s the standout.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 4 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 19 | 56 | 59 | 54 | 49 | 47 | 41 | 62 | 55 | 110 | 146 | 68 | 45 | 75 | 20 | 31 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 173 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | off | cross | glassy | cross | on |
High Tide | 5:56PM4.08m | 6:22AM3.75m | 6:37PM4.09m | 7:01AM3.72m | 7:17PM3.97m | 7:39AM3.61m | 7:55PM3.76m | 8:16AM3.43m | 8:33PM3.47m | 8:53AM3.22m | 9:12PM3.15m | 9:33AM2.98m | 9:57PM2.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:34AM0.06m | 00:06AM-0.14m | 12:16PM-0.00m | 00:46AM-0.12m | 12:57PM0.03m | 1:25AM0.02m | 1:36PM0.17m | 2:03AM0.23m | 2:16PM0.38m | 2:41AM0.51m | 2:58PM0.65m | 3:21AM0.81m | 3:43PM0.93m | 4:07AM1.10m | |||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 4 | N 4 | ENE 3 | NW 13 |
| kJ | 19 | 56 | 59 | 54 | 49 | 20 | 41 | 62 | 55 | 110 | 146 | 68 | 45 | 75 | 20 | 31 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 173 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 4 | NNW 4 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 6 | N 7 | — | NW 8 | N 6 | — | NNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | E 4 | ENE 3 | N 4 | N 3 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | 47 | 31 | 49 | 24 | 15 | — | 42 | 20 | — | 20 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | N 7 | NW 7 | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | ENE 4 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | W 7 |
| kJ | 16 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 117 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 432 | 425 | 432 | 410 | 1 |
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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).
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