Surf Forecasts:
Las Urracas surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,822 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 17s. 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 Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| 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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.
The opening act is a solid pulse of SW groundswell for Monday the 10th, but it’s not a straight-forward day. The standout is the Monday morning session at Las Urracas. We’ve got a solid 6ft of SW swell rolling in with a long 13-second period, packing a powerful 1626 combined energy. The wind is dead glassy, which is a dream for a reef setup like this. The water is sitting at 65°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – the size is getting up there, so it’s not for the groms. The offshore is ENE, and the break is exposed to the correct WSW direction, so it’s handling it well. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so expect some company.
Monday afternoon drops off. The wind swings cross-on and the score drops. Tuesday morning the 11th sees another glassy session with 6ft SW swell still offering good shape, but the energy is easing a touch. The real magic returns on Sunday the 16th through the following week. The morning of the 16th starts with 4ft SW swell, glassy WNW wind, and very good conditions. This pattern of clean, glassy mornings and light winds holds through the 17th, 21st, and 22nd. The 21st of August is a highlight: a WSW groundswell of 3ft with a 16-second period, glassy calm, and excellent conditions. The 22nd also delivers glassy, clean 4ft SW swell.
There’s a bit of a lull mid-week from the 12th to the 15th, with smaller cross-on swell and only marginal conditions. The afternoon of the 15th does offer a brief glassy window with 3ft swell, but it’s not a standout. The main run of quality surf is from the 16th right through to the 23rd, with plenty of clean, glassy mornings. The 24th and 25th look to get messy again with stronger cross-on winds.
The best on offer is that Monday morning the 10th – the size and energy are proper, and the glass is a gift. For a longer, cleaner run, the clear mornings from the 16th to the 22nd are your best bet, with the 21st being a real gem for a long-period groundswell.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1127 | 918 | 1641 | 1138 | 867 | 471 | 287 | 464 | 154 | 349 | 600 | 515 | 565 | 503 | 482 | 395 | 352 | 552 | 455 | 403 | 292 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 7:27PM0.87m | 7:55AM1.48m | 8:21PM0.93m | 8:44AM1.52m | 9:10PM0.99m | 9:30AM1.51m | 9:57PM1.04m | 10:13AM1.47m | 10:43PM1.09m | 10:55AM1.39m | 11:28PM1.11m | 11:37AM1.28m | 00:15AM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:02PM0.35m | 1:01AM0.32m | 2:48PM0.29m | 1:57AM0.28m | 3:31PM0.25m | 2:51AM0.26m | 4:12PM0.23m | 3:41AM0.26m | 4:51PM0.23m | 4:31AM0.29m | 5:28PM0.25m | 5:22AM0.35m | 6:05PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 8 | SSW 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 1127 | 918 | 1641 | 1138 | 867 | 471 | 287 | 464 | 95 | 192 | 600 | 515 | 565 | 503 | 482 | 395 | 352 | 552 | 455 | 403 | 292 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | — | — | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | WSW 21 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 17 | SW 5 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 499 | 502 | — | — | — | 109 | 114 | 43 | 154 | 349 | 154 | 115 | 68 | 52 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 12 | 135 | 22 | 46 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | WSW 21 | SW 19 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | — | — | — | SSW 7 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 42 | 133 | 18 | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | 5 | 167 | 269 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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