Nuevo Loco Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, this is a tough one for the region. The swell is hanging around in the tiny, weak range for the entire 16-day window. We’re looking at a long stretch of very small, low-energy surf. The first few days have some ridable little waves, but calling it a "standout" is a stretch. If you’re desperate for a paddle, the only real window that offers anything at all is the first few days.

The first recommendation hits on Sunday, September 6th. Nuevo Loco (reef) is your only option. It’s an inconsistent spot, so don't get your hopes up too high. We’re looking at a tiny 1ft swell from the S, with a very long period of 15 seconds. That long period is a bit of a double-edged sword for a reef setup – it usually means good shape, but the combined energy is weak, only sitting at 80. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 85°, with a 2° anomaly. The Sunday morning looks best with a light offshore NW wind at 6 mph, keeping things clean. The afternoon goes cross-off, which is still okay. The whole first week is very similar: tiny 1.0ft to 1ft S swell. The real gem is the glassy conditions on Monday, September 7th, morning. The wind is totally calm, the waves are a clean 1.0ft, and the period is 14 seconds. If you’re on a longboard, this is your best chance for a few fun, clean lines.

From Thursday, September 10th, the wave energy briefly bumps up to 101 (moderate), still at 1ft, but the wind stays favorable offshore. That’s the best the whole period gets for energy. After that, it’s a slow fade. By Saturday, September 12th, the swell drops to 0.7ft and the energy numbers crash into the teens and twenties. The conditions fall apart into "poor surf conditions" for the rest of the second week. There is a brief oddball on Wednesday, September 16th, with a 1.0ft swell and glassy conditions, but it’s followed by more tiny, weak waves. The long range from September 14th onward is mostly a write-off for paddling, with most days showing 0.3ft to 0.7ft. The period gets very long, up to 20-21 seconds, but with zero height, it’s just a bump on the horizon.

So, the standout – if you can call it that – is Monday, September 7th, morning. The glassy, clean 1.0ft S swell at Nuevo Loco is the cleanest surf you’ll see in the whole period. The second best is the morning of Thursday, September 10th, for the slightly higher energy levels. The rest is a long, dry spell of flatness. For a spot that’s already inconsistent, a 16-day run like this is pretty normal for the area. We just have to wait for the next change.

Rusty.

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