Surf Forecasts:
Nuevo Loco surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 19s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 19s period, S swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 19s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nuevo Loco this week:
The surf forecast for Nuevo Loco over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nuevo Loco in the next 16 days are 0.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nuevo Loco over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Nuevo Loco.
Alright, straight up – this is a quiet stretch for the next week or so. The swell is tiny, barely a bump. We’ve got a bit of a wait on our hands. From Saturday 22 August right through to the end of the month, the surf is minimal. It’s not a total flat spell, but it’s close. The water is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 85°F.
Now, the first real glimmer of hope shows up on Monday 31 August. There’s a pulse of swell from the SSW, with a combined energy of 257 (moderate energy). The height is only 4ft, but the wind is glassy – dead calm – and that’s a massive plus. It’s a reef break, so it’s not for beginners, but for an intermediate, that’s a clean, fun little window. The period is short at 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly, but the glassy conditions will make it worth a paddle.
After that, it drops back to nothing until we get into the first week of September. Then, on Friday 4 September, we’ve got a real standout. The swell from the south picks up with a combined energy of 207 (moderate) in the morning, building to 264 (moderate) in the afternoon. That’s the best energy of the whole outlook. The swell height is 2ft to 2ft, with a long period of 19 seconds – proper groundswell. The wind is offshore, light and clean. It’s a reef break, so that long period will wrap in nicely. The crowds are noted as “often” here, so expect company, but with that quality, it’s worth it.
Saturday 5 September holds a bit of leftover energy, but the wind shifts and it gets a bit messy. By Sunday 6 September, we’re back to small, ordinary conditions.
So, the best bet is clear: Monday 31 August for the glassy, clean session, and Friday 4 September for the best quality swell and offshore winds.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 15 | S 14 | S 19 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 6 | S 19 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 31 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 8 | 29 | 55 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:57AM3.58m | 11:50PM3.35m | 12:09PM3.55m | 1:02AM3.44m | 1:16PM3.67m | 2:01AM3.66m | 2:11PM3.87m | 2:47AM3.93m | 2:56PM4.10m | 3:26AM4.21m | 3:36PM4.32m | 4:02AM4.48m | 4:13PM4.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:26PM1.57m | 5:51AM1.82m | 6:41PM1.52m | 7:05AM1.72m | 7:43PM1.34m | 8:04AM1.51m | 8:31PM1.10m | 8:51AM1.25m | 9:12PM0.86m | 9:31AM0.99m | 9:48PM0.65m | 10:08AM0.74m | 10:23PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — |
mm | 1 | 4 | 11 | 4 | — | 2 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 35 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 16 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 18 |
| kJ | 31 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 55 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 7 | S 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 6 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 19 | S 6 |
| kJ | 21 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 3 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 5 | 29 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 19 | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 19 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 20 | S 13 | S 11 |
| kJ | 9 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 30 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | E 2 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 64 | 66 | 61 | 61 | 1 | 61 | 71 | 66 | 61 | 66 | 66 | 61 | 66 | 61 | 61 | 66 | 61 | 61 | 290 | 0 |
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