Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look what's on the cards for Las Urracas, this reef break on the exposed coast.

Right off the bat, the early part of this outlook is a bit of a slow burner. We've got a run of days where the surf's more about small waves and fun conditions than anything to get seriously hyped about. The water temp here is sitting at about 64°F, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.

Things kick off on Saturday morning, the 11th of July, with a small 4ft SSW swell. The wind's light cross-onshore, so it's not glassy, and the energy is moderate (694). It's rideable, but nothing to write home about. Saturday afternoon is much the same, with a 4ft SSW swell and light cross-onshore winds.

Sunday the 12th is a real nice little break in the clouds. Morning comes in glassy with a clean 3ft SSW swell. That's proper small-wave gear, but the glassy conditions make it perfect for a longboard or a funshape. The afternoon holds glassy with a 3ft SSW swell. This is the pick of the early period for a clean, cruisy session.

Monday the 13th steps it up a notch. We've got a glassy morning with a 4ft SSW swell, and the energy is moderate (581). The forecast says “very good surf conditions,” and I’d agree – that’s a sweet combo of size and clean faces. The afternoon stays glassy with a 3ft SSW swell. This is a standout little window for sure.

Tuesday the 14th brings a change. The morning gets a 5ft SW swell with cross-offshore winds, which should keep things clean. The energy is building to moderate-high (985). The afternoon goes glassy again with a 4ft WSW swell. That's a nice, clean, playful afternoon.

Wednesday the 15th keeps the good run rolling. Glassy morning with a 4ft SW swell, and the afternoon gets a bit more push with a 5ft SW swell, still glassy. The energy is moderate (745). This is consistent, clean, and very user-friendly.

Thursday the 16th is a mixed bag. The morning has a 5ft SW swell but with onshore wind, so it's a bit messy. Skip that. The afternoon cleans right up with glassy conditions and a 4ft SW swell. That's the session to aim for.

Friday the 17th is another glassy day with a 3ft SW swell in the morning and a 3ft SW swell in the afternoon. Small but clean.

Now, we hit a bit of a flat spot. Saturday the 18th is a write-off – the swell drops to 3-3ft, the wind is messy, and the energy is low (276-377). Nothing doing there.

But then, hold onto your leash. Sunday the 19th of July is the big one. The morning delivers a solid 8ft WSW swell with glassy conditions. That's proper groundswell, with a period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy is strong at 2021. The description says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a standout day for anyone who knows what they're doing – that's a fair-sized, clean, powerful wave. The afternoon gets a 7ft WSW swell but with onshore wind, so the morning is the clear winner.

For the rest of the outlook, things get more marginal. Monday the 20th sees a 6-6ft SW swell with cross-onshore winds, making it choppy. Tuesday the 21st is a warning sign: an 12ft SW swell with a very long 16-second period and cross-onshore winds. The energy is extreme (5943-6775), and it's flagged as too big for this break. Experts only, and even then, the conditions look rough. That drops into a run of smaller but messy swells, with mostly cross-onshore winds and weak to moderate energy, right through to the end of the 16-day window.

If you’re a kite surfer, the stretch from the 20th to the 22nd of July with that strong, choppy side-shore wind and big swell might be more your thing than a paddle session.

Best on offer? The standout is Sunday the 19th of July, first light, at Las Urracas. That 8ft glassy WSW swell is the real deal, but only for experienced surfers. The other absolute gem is Monday the 13th and Wednesday the 15th of July – both have glassy conditions with solid chest-to-head high-plus SSW swell, perfect for anyone.

Rusty.

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