
Surf Forecasts:
Las Urracas surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,287 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 20s 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Urracas over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright gang, Rusty here with a look at Las Urracas. It’s a reef break that’s very consistent and open to the swell, so when the pieces line up, you get some real gems. Water temp is 17° right now – dead average for the season.
Right off the bat, Saturday afternoon July 4th is a wash. You’ve got a 1.4m SSW swell on a 12-second period, but a cross-on wind at 15 km/h has it all bumpy and choppy. The energy is solid – a 1168 reading – but the wind is the boss here, and it’s not your friend.
Sunday morning July 5th is still a bit cross-on, but the afternoon flips completely. The wind goes glass – dead calm – and the swell cleans up perfectly. 1.1m of SW swell with a very long 18-second period. That’s pure groundswell, carrying a lot of punch (969). On a reef like Las Urracas, that long period will shape up some nice, orderly waves with good gaps between sets. That’s your first real chance.
Monday July 6th the swell jumps to 1.6m, but the SSW wind picks up again at 15 km/h from the cross-on direction, messing it up. The energy is huge – over 1400 – but the quality isn’t there for paddle surfing. With that much wind and a beach-and-reef setup, it’s looking more like a kite day.
Tuesday July 7th afternoon is another clean one. Swell drops to 1.2m from the SW at 15 seconds, but with zero wind from the NW, it’s going to be glassy and inviting. Energy is down to 736, so it’s not as powerful, but for smooth, rideable waves, it’s a good call.
Wednesday July 8th has two glassy windows: morning with a 1.0m SW swell (463), and afternoon with a 0.9m SW swell at 15 seconds (519). Small but perfect. Thursday through the weekend is mostly marginal – that cross-on wind keeps popping up.
Now for the big one. July 18th. Saturday offers 1.5m of SSW swell at 14 seconds, with glassy conditions from the N and NW. The combined energy is massive – 1384 – and the report calls it excellent for experienced surfers. That’s over a week out, so keep an eye on it, but if it holds, that’s the session. That long 14-second period is groundswell, so the reef will handle it beautifully, but it could be too much for beginners.
Sunday July 19th morning stays clean with 1.3m SSW swell at 15 seconds and glassy wind, but things get a little crossed up by the afternoon.
Bottom line: a lot of on-and-off conditions, but Sunday July 5th afternoon and Saturday July 18th are your best bets. The 18th is the standout. Keep your fingers crossed.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
509 | 384 | 834 | 710 | 1213 | 1256 | 1225 | 1087 | 871 | 640 | 543 | 407 | 309 | 534 | 644 | 674 | 598 | 573 | 495 | 380 | 406 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on |
High Tide | 00:49AM0.88m | 12:37PM1.24m | 1:37AM0.91m | 1:16PM1.17m | 2:30AM0.96m | 2:01PM1.09m | 3:27AM1.04m | 2:56PM1.01m | 4:26AM1.13m | 4:02PM0.93m | 5:24AM1.23m | 5:15PM0.88m | 6:20AM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:02PM0.39m | 6:01AM0.54m | 7:36PM0.39m | 6:53AM0.58m | 8:11PM0.39m | 7:59AM0.62m | 8:50PM0.39m | 9:18AM0.63m | 9:33PM0.39m | 10:45AM0.61m | 10:22PM0.38m | 12:05PM0.54m | 11:15PM0.36m | 1:13PM0.46m | |||||||
— | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | |
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | 6:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
509 | 187 | 274 | 208 | 1213 | 1256 | 1225 | 1087 | 871 | 640 | 543 | 407 | 309 | 534 | 644 | 674 | 598 | 573 | 495 | 380 | 406 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 |
368 | 135 | 834 | 710 | 171 | 147 | 147 | 122 | 107 | 96 | 77 | 53 | 49 | 32 | 43 | 46 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 149 | 127 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 20 | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | SW 18 | SSW 9 | W 18 | W 18 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
149 | 384 | — | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 161 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 29 | 85 | 36 | 36 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
142 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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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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