Las Urracas Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.23° S 70.15° W

Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Las Urracas sea temperature is
18.6°C
2.0° 

Las Urracas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Las Urracas surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,687 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Las Urracas this week:

The surf forecast for Las Urracas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Las Urracas in the next 16 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 27th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 28th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Urracas over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer down at Las Urracas.

The forecast opens with a bit of a wait, but the first proper surfable window is on Thursday, August 27th. We’ve got a clean 3 ft swell rolling in from the southwest, and with that glassy wind and not a breath of air, you’ll be looking at smooth, tidy waves. Water temp is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, so you’ll feel that nice, comfortable warmth. The combined swell energy is pretty weak at 323, so it’s not got much push, but for a small wave board, it’ll be fun. Crowds are possible here, so expect some company.

Then we get a big jump. Friday the 28th sees a solid 8 ft SW swell hit, with a deep 16-second period and massive energy (2687). That’s a lot of power. But the wind is onshore in the morning and cross-onshore in the afternoon, making conditions tricky. This is expert territory at that size, especially at a reef break. Saturday the 29th keeps the size at 6 ft, but Saturday afternoon is the gem—glassy offshore wind, clean lines, excellent conditions. That session is a standout for experienced surfers.

After that, the swell slowly backs off into the following week, with sizes dropping to 4 ft - 5 ft through to Monday, September 1st. Tuesday the 1st afternoon has a dead-calm, glassy window with 4 ft SW swell and moderate energy (621), described as very good surf conditions. That’s a nice, clean session.

Wednesday the 2nd has a small but very long-period groundswell in the morning (2 ft, 18 seconds), but the afternoon picks up to 4 ft with glassy conditions again. That long period will give long, clean walls at this reef setup, but the size is small. The best session of that midweek stretch is Thursday the 3rd afternoon—3 ft SW swell, 17-second period, dead calm. Beautiful lines, but you’ll be waiting for the sets.

Into the second week, the swell remains solid but inconsistent. Monday the 7th sees a pulse in energy with 4 ft and 18-second period, but cross-onshore wind. The real highlight of the 16-day run comes on Tuesday the 8th afternoon and Wednesday the 9th morning—both glassy, 5 ft SW swell with excellent conditions and strong wave energy (1186 and 1054). That’s the zone for experienced surfers. After that, things fade out with small, glassy but weak 3 ft waves on Friday the 11th.

Overall, the standout sessions are Saturday afternoon the 29th, and Tuesday afternoon/Wednesday morning of the 8th-9th. If you’re an experienced hand, those are your windows.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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27
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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0.9
SW
12
1.3
SW
17
2.3
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.9
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13
1.7
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13
1.6
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12
1.5
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12
1.4
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12
1.4
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1.1
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11
1.3
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11
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0.9
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11
0.7
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18
1.1
SW
10
0.8
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
216
1074
2687
2295
1710
1367
1200
966
766
646
505
497
258
461
486
427
172
311
240
432
Wind (km/h)
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SW
0
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10
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10
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10
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10
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High Tide
9:16PM1.00m
9:25AM1.34m
9:49PM1.04m
9:57AM1.31m
10:22PM1.09m
10:28AM1.26m
10:57PM1.12m
11:01AM1.19m
11:34PM1.15m
11:36AM1.10m
00:16AM1.18m
12:17PM1.01m
1:05AM1.19m
Low Tide
3:32PM0.33m
2:58AM0.36m
3:59PM0.31m
3:35AM0.36m
4:26PM0.31m
4:13AM0.37m
4:52PM0.31m
4:54AM0.39m
5:20PM0.33m
5:39AM0.43m
5:49PM0.35m
6:32AM0.47m
6:23PM0.38m
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Information about the Las Urracas Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Las Urracas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Las Urracas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Las Urracas 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 (Las Urracas) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Las Urracas may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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