Surf Forecasts:
Las Urracas surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, WSW swell with 760 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Urracas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here with a look at what's shaping up for Las Urracas.
This reef break is going to be a bit of a slow burner over the next week or so, but there’s some real promise for those with patience. The start is pretty weak, with small, long-period SW groundswells making things marginal, and tricky cross-onshore breezes. But if you hold out, there are two clear standouts that will be worth the wait.
The first one to circle is Monday, August 17th. We’ve got a solid 4ft SW groundswell rolling in with a period around 14 seconds. The real kicker is the wind: it’s glassy as all get-out in the morning (moderate wave energy, around 506). Conditions look very good, offering clean, lined-up walls on the reef. This is likely the best session of the entire first week.
Then, the true standout of the whole forecast lands on Tuesday, August 28th. That’s the one you don’t miss. We’re looking at a push to 6ft from the WSW (strong wave energy at 986) with a 13-second period. The wind goes glassy in the afternoon with that NNE breeze, promising clean, open faces. This one has the size and the power, and with the right swell direction matching the reef’s optimum WSW, it’s got all the ingredients for a classic session. The water temperature feels about average for this time of year.
A heads-up: this is a very consistent spot, but it can draw a crowd sometimes, so expect company for that Tuesday session.
Between those highlights, Tuesday afternoon the 18th also looks fun with a glassy 5ft WSW swell (775), and Thursday afternoon the 20th offers a glassy 3ft SW swell for a smaller, cleaner board. After the 20th, the second week gets pretty quiet, with a long run of small, weak swells and messy onshore breezes until that big Tuesday the 28th. There’s a four-day gap from the 24th to the 27th with nothing but poor to marginal conditions.
So, in short: Monday the 17th for clean, quality waves, and Tuesday the 28th is the big one you want to be out for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 10 |
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515 | 573 | 429 | 412 | 395 | 412 | 594 | 263 | 214 | 365 | 422 | 304 | 251 | 412 | 760 | 450 | 334 | 294 | 384 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:57PM1.04m | 10:13AM1.47m | 10:43PM1.09m | 10:55AM1.39m | 11:28PM1.11m | 11:37AM1.28m | 00:15AM1.13m | 12:19PM1.15m | 1:04AM1.13m | 1:03PM1.02m | 1:58AM1.12m | 1:53PM0.91m | 3:00AM1.11m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:41AM0.26m | 4:51PM0.23m | 4:31AM0.29m | 5:28PM0.25m | 5:22AM0.35m | 6:05PM0.29m | 6:15AM0.42m | 6:42PM0.34m | 7:14AM0.50m | 7:21PM0.40m | 8:24AM0.56m | 8:04PM0.46m | |||||||
— | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
6:27 | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 10 |
515 | 573 | 429 | 412 | 395 | 412 | 594 | 263 | 204 | 365 | 422 | 304 | 251 | 412 | 760 | 450 | 334 | 294 | 384 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | — | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 12 | WSW 8 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 |
106 | 54 | 70 | 50 | — | 25 | 11 | 205 | 208 | 137 | 81 | 61 | 67 | 35 | 15 | 140 | 205 | 232 | 248 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 8 | W 13 | W 13 | SW 8 | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 137 | 214 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 32 | — | — | 49 | 129 | 178 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 4 | — | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 5 | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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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