Nuevo Loco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks. To be straight with you, it’s not going to be a blockbuster period. We’ve got a long stretch of quiet, small surf ahead, but there are a few windows where conditions come together just right for a clean, fun session.

The first real chance to get wet kicks off on the morning of Sunday the 5th of July. It’s small, with waves around 1 ft coming from the south, but the wind is light offshore from the northwest, keeping things clean. The energy is weak (98), so don’t expect much push, but it’s surfable.

Things start to improve as we move into Tuesday the 7th of July. This is where it gets interesting. Nuevo Loco (reef) sees a bump in swell to 2 ft from the south, but the real story is the period – a very long 19 seconds on Tuesday morning, and 18 seconds in the afternoon. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with glassy conditions and a slight offshore breeze from the north Tuesday morning, this is the standout moment of the outlook. The combined energy reads 367 on Tuesday morning – moderate energy for sure – and the waves will have shape and power for a reef setup like this. Just be aware that it’s an inconsistent break, so you might have to wait a bit between sets, but the quality on offer is worth the patience. Crowds are often around, but on a Tuesday you might get lucky.

Wednesday the 8th of July holds similar promise in the morning – 2 ft south swell with a 16-second period and glassy conditions under a light NNW offshore breeze. Energy is still solid at 245. After that, the surf slowly winds down again. Through the rest of the week and into the following week, we’re looking at small, weak south swells, mostly around 1.0 ft to 1 ft, with periods dropping below 16 seconds. There are occasional glassy windows, like Thursday the 9th afternoon and Sunday the 12th morning, but the energy is low (83 and 79 respectively). You can still get a fun little wave if you’re on a longboard and the timing is right.

From Monday the 13th through to the end of the outlook on Monday the 20th, the pattern is very small and inconsistent. There are mornings with glassy conditions – like Tuesday the 14th, Wednesday the 15th, and Monday the 20th – but the swells barely top 1 ft, and energy stays below 100. It’s not going to be exciting, but if you’re desperate for a paddle and a few tiny rollers, it’s there.

Overall, the clear standout is Tuesday the 7th of July into Wednesday the 8th of July. That’s your best bet for a proper surf with some actual push and clean faces. Don’t sleep on it if you can get out there.

Rusty.

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