Surf Forecasts:
Las Urracas surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 993 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 19s. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Urracas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty calling in from the coast. Let’s break down what’s happening at the local breaks.
The next few days at Las Urracas are pretty grim. Onshore winds, choppy water, and barely any wave quality. Through Wednesday and Thursday, you’re better off staying dry – it’s just not worth paddling out.
Friday afternoon shows some hope. A light offshore breeze cleans the surface, and we’ve got head-high sets around 4ft from the SW. Swell energy is moderate at 445, nothing to write home about, but it’s rideable and clean.
Saturday afternoon is where it starts to get interesting. Still around 4ft from the SW, but the period bumps up to 11 seconds, giving the waves better shape. The wind is near dead calm, so the ocean should be glassy. Combined swell energy hits 647 – that’s a decent push.
Now, the real standout comes on Monday, August 3rd. The morning kicks off with glassy conditions and a solid 5ft of SW swell at 11 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and with totally flat wind in the afternoon, the surface will be like a mirror. Swell energy reads 842 and 698 – that’s strong enough for a proper session. This is your day.
And then Thursday, August 6th, could be the best of the whole run. We’re talking 6ft of SW swell with a long 13-second period, and glassy conditions all afternoon. Swell energy is massive at 1167 – that’s for experienced surfers only. If you’ve got the skills, that afternoon will be unforgettable.
Water temperature is sitting around 65°, a touch warmer than average for this time of year.
Las Urracas is a reef break, and it’s very consistent. On those standout days, don’t be surprised if it gets crowded, so plan to get out early.
The rest of the week has a few okay moments, but no question – wait for that first Monday in August or the Thursday after. That’s where the gold is.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 218 | 288 | 412 | 453 | 478 | 377 | 341 | 246 | 574 | 483 | 422 | 292 | 326 | 217 | 269 | 424 | 527 | 957 | 657 | 763 | 581 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:36PM0.91m | 4:57AM1.15m | 4:47PM0.84m | 5:55AM1.20m | 5:58PM0.81m | 6:46AM1.25m | 6:59PM0.81m | 7:31AM1.30m | 7:48PM0.83m | 8:11AM1.34m | 8:30PM0.85m | 8:48AM1.37m | 9:08PM0.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:16AM0.60m | 9:56PM0.43m | 11:41AM0.58m | 10:48PM0.45m | 12:51PM0.54m | 11:41PM0.45m | 1:46PM0.49m | 00:30AM0.44m | 2:29PM0.44m | 1:16AM0.42m | 3:07PM0.41m | 1:58AM0.40m | 3:41PM0.38m | 2:37AM0.38m | |||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 218 | 288 | 412 | 453 | 478 | 377 | 341 | 246 | 574 | 483 | 422 | 292 | 244 | 145 | 206 | 424 | 527 | 957 | 657 | 763 | 581 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 5 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 21 | SW 21 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 6 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 45 | 30 | 198 | 85 | 163 | 159 | 133 | 133 | 112 | 160 | 156 | 171 | 326 | 217 | 269 | 151 | 265 | 18 | 367 | 254 | 192 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 20 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 18 | SW 13 | SW 14 | WNW 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 20 | W 15 | SW 18 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 8 | WNW 14 | SW 6 | WNW 14 | W 14 |
| kJ | 38 | 75 | 73 | 69 | 64 | 65 | 42 | 66 | 52 | 79 | 69 | 136 | 40 | 203 | 88 | 64 | 23 | 41 | 19 | 20 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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