Las Urracas Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.23° S 70.15° W

Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Las Urracas sea temperature is
19.1° C
2.3° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,253 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 (Jul 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. 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 28th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 28th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 28th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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 down the pipe for this spot.

We’ve got a solid run of surf kicking off Tuesday morning, 28 July, at Las Urracas. This is a reef break that’s very consistent and exposed to the swell. The water is sitting at 66°, which is a full 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a notable bump, so the water’s feeling more like a late summer bath than a typical July.

Tuesday morning is the standout in the near term. The swell is 4ft from the SW, with a very long period of 15 seconds, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is 928, which is moderate but that long period means it’ll have plenty of punch and shape. It’s a groundswell, so expect proper lines off the reef. The quality is exceptional, and with the wind flat, it’s going to be clean. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so you might have a few others out, but it’s worth it.

The wave size builds through Tuesday afternoon and into Wednesday, hitting 5ft to 6ft, but the wind shifts to a light cross-on, which takes the shine off a bit. It’s still surfable, but not as pristine as that Tuesday morning glass-off.

Thursday morning, 30 July, stays cross-on, but by Thursday afternoon the wind drops back to glassy with 4ft swell and a 12-second period. It’s good, but nothing like the Tuesday morning peak.

Friday, 31 July, sees the swell drop to 3ft and the wind picks up to 9-12 mph, making it choppy and poor. Not worth paddling out.

We then hit a bit of a lull. Saturday and Sunday, 1-2 August, have small waves around 3-4ft, but the conditions are mixed. Saturday afternoon and Monday afternoon, 3 August, offer moments of glassy wind with 4ft, but the swell period drops to 8 seconds on Monday, which is short and weak. The energy is low (274). It’s not terrible, but it’s a far cry from the opening of the week.

The next real standout shows up much later. On Friday, 7 August, the afternoon brings a glassy session with the wind swinging to the NE at 0 mph – dead calm. Swell is 5ft from the SW with a 14-second period (energy 954). That’s a very promising setup, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it.

Then, hold onto your board, because Saturday, 8 August, sees a proper pulse. The morning shows 7ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the energy jumps to 2028 – that’s strong. The wind is light and variable. This is solid, but at 7ft, it’s moving into expert territory, especially on a reef. The afternoon stays at 8ft with similar energy. This is the biggest swell of the window, and if the wind holds, it’s going to be a serious session for those with the skills. The long period means it’ll be powerful and clean at the reef, but expect big sets and long lulls between them.

Sunday, 9 August, keeps the size around 7ft, but the wind gets more cross-on and choppy by the afternoon, so the quality drops.

The last week of the forecast has some smaller, mixed signals. Monday, 10 August, shows a drop to 4ft but with strong cross-onshore winds, which ruins it. Tuesday, 11-12 August, sees 5-6ft but with cross-on breezes again. Nothing to get excited about.

So, the real highlights are the Tuesday morning, 28 July, session for the near-term perfection, and the Saturday, 8 August, pulse for the big-wave crew. The rest of the window is a mix of average or poor conditions, with a few decent windows in between.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
0
0
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
1
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.2
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
11
1
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.2
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
8
0.8
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
640
1045
1133
1034
828
646
531
428
341
247
247
278
406
296
250
315
301
414
329
150
167
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SSW
5
SW
5
N
5
NW
5
N
5
NNE
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
10
SW
5
SSW
5
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
5
SW
10
SW
5
SW
0
NNW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
8:48AM1.37m
9:08PM0.87m
9:23AM1.38m
9:44PM0.90m
9:56AM1.38m
10:20PM0.92m
10:28AM1.36m
10:55PM0.94m
10:59AM1.32m
11:31PM0.97m
11:31AM1.27m
00:10AM1.00m
12:04PM1.19m
00:53AM1.03m
Low Tide
3:41PM0.38m
2:37AM0.38m
4:14PM0.36m
3:14AM0.38m
4:44PM0.34m
3:50AM0.39m
5:14PM0.34m
4:27AM0.41m
5:42PM0.34m
5:05AM0.44m
6:11PM0.35m
5:48AM0.48m
6:41PM0.36m
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7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:09
7:09
7:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:23
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Temp °C
18
20
18
20
20
18
18
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19
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20
18
Feels °C
18
19
18
19
20
19
18
19
19
18
18
18
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19
18
18
19
18
18
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19
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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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