Las Urracas Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.23° S 70.15° W

Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Las Urracas sea temperature is
18.7° 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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,845 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 4th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 6th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 10th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next stretch of surf for Las Urracas. This reef setup is a real gem, and there’s plenty to talk about.

The overall pattern here is a solid run of southwest swell, with some absolute standout windows of pure, clean conditions. The water is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 66°, which is a nice little bonus.

The first real action kicks off on Tuesday, August 4th. We’ve got a 5ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 12-second period, and the kicker is the wind: glassy in the morning, then a light cross-off in the afternoon. This is about as clean as it gets at Las Urracas, with moderate wave energy (739) building through the day. This is the best on offer for the first week.

Wednesday the 5th carries on the goodness. The morning is a bit onshore, but the afternoon glass-off returns with the same 5ft SW swell. That afternoon session is a definite winner.

Thursday, August 6th is where the real magic happens for the experienced crew. The morning’s a bit crossed-up, but the afternoon? The swell drops to 4ft, but the period jumps to a very long 16 seconds, and the energy is strong (1163). The wind goes glassy. This is a groundswell dream, and for a reef break like Las Urracas, that long period will carve out some beautiful, lined-up waves. It’s a standout for the experienced surfer.

Friday the 7th keeps the quality high with glassy conditions again in the afternoon on a 5ft SW swell. The weekend is a bit of a mixed bag with shorter period, smaller swell, and cross-onshore winds making things a bit lumpy. There’s a 3 to 4-day lull in quality here.

We pick back up on Monday, August 10th, but the wind is a deal-breaker. A 6ft SW swell is on the cards, but with a 15-20 km/h cross-onshore, it’s going to be choppy and messy. For the next few days, the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, so the quality is poor. The swell is still there, but it’s not worth the battle.

Monday, August 17th is another standout. The swell is back up to 6ft from the SW, and the wind goes glassy again. This is a proper, clean, powerful reef session. The 12-second period gives it plenty of punch. The next day, Tuesday the 18th, follows up with another glassy afternoon, this time with a 4ft, 16-second groundswell—excellent for experienced surfers, with very strong energy (1272).

The last session worth noting is Wednesday, August 19th, with a 6ft SW swell, but a light onshore breeze will keep it from being perfect. Still, there’s plenty of energy in the water.

If you’ve got to pick, the absolute standouts are Tuesday the 4th and Thursday the 6th for the first week, and then Monday the 17th for the second week. Those are glassy, clean, and have the swell to back it up. Las Urracas is a very consistent reef, so when the wind lines up, it’s magic.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
5
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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SW
12
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SW
12
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SW
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1.6
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.3
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13
1.1
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16
1.8
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14
1.7
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14
1.6
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13
1.6
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13
1.2
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9
1.2
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9
1.2
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10
1
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15
0.9
SSW
15
1.8
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.3
SW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
736
736
748
761
689
614
581
635
1290
1155
933
809
258
247
269
424
334
1144
1110
966
724
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
5
NNE
5
N
5
WSW
5
SW
5
S
10
SW
5
SW
5
SSW
5
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0
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0
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10
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10
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5
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15
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10
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20
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5
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Wind State
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High Tide
12:42PM1.10m
1:42AM1.07m
1:27PM1.01m
2:41AM1.12m
2:25PM0.91m
3:47AM1.17m
3:41PM0.84m
4:57AM1.25m
5:07PM0.81m
6:02AM1.33m
6:24PM0.82m
7:01AM1.42m
7:27PM0.87m
Low Tide
7:14PM0.38m
7:42AM0.57m
7:53PM0.40m
9:03AM0.59m
8:41PM0.41m
10:36AM0.57m
9:42PM0.42m
12:01PM0.51m
10:51PM0.40m
1:08PM0.43m
11:58PM0.37m
2:02PM0.35m
1:01AM0.32m
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Feels °C
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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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