
Surf Forecasts:
Las Urracas surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SW swell with 711 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11AM. 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+) | 5AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
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 pipeline for Las Urracas. This reef set-up is exposed to the swell and picks up a nice WSW direction, which is right in its wheelhouse. The water is sitting at 65° right now, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nice for a long session without needing a thick suit.
We start off with a bit of a slow burner. Friday the 17th is a write-off with tiny 2ft swell and poor conditions. Saturday the 18th shows some promise picking up. The morning is a bit average with 4ft and cross-on wind, but the afternoon is where it gets interesting. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, with 4ft of swell. It’s not huge, but that clean, calm surface will make it super fun.
Now, Sunday the 19th is the real standout in the first week. The morning glass-off with a slight air from the NW and 5ft of groundswell from the WSW, period hitting 12 seconds. That’s proper, clean, punchy surf (736 combined energy). The afternoon holds with 5ft and still glassy. This is the best on offer for the early run – sunrise session will be magic.
Monday the 20th afternoon goes glassy again with 4ft and a 12-second period (501 energy). That’s another solid window. The rest of the week from Tuesday the 21st through Thursday the 24th is a bit mixed. The swell hangs around 3ft to 6ft, but we’re dealing with light cross-onshore breezes, so it’s a little bumpy. Still rideable, but not the clean perfection of the weekend.
Friday the 24th afternoon flips again – some clouds, a slight air from the NW, and 5ft of 10-second swell (592 energy) going glassy. That’s a nice little reset. Saturday the 25th afternoon also looks good with a clean cross-off breeze and 4ft from the SW.
Then we hit a dry spell. Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th have small swell, 2ft to 3ft, but with very long periods of 16 to 18 seconds. That’s pure groundswell, but it’s tiny. Tuesday the 28th picks up a bit – 4ft by the afternoon and the energy is climbing to 1011 – but the wind is still cross-onshore, keeping it from being great.
Alright, now for the second week. Wednesday the 29th is the absolute standout of the whole outlook. Morning and afternoon both show 6ft of solid SW groundswell at 13 seconds, with glassy conditions. The combined energy is massive – 1137 in the morning, 1182 in the afternoon. This is excellent surf, but at 6ft on a reef, it’s pushing into intermediate territory. For the experienced crew, this is going to be firing. The direction is bang on the optimum WSW.
Thursday the 30th is still very good, with 5ft and clean cross-off winds in the morning, dropping to 4ft and glassy in the afternoon. Friday the 31st has a small morning window with 3ft and glassy conditions, but it fades out. The first of August starts with a bit of a whimper – 3ft to 3ft and bumpy cross-onshore wind.
So, to wrap it up: if you’ve got a choice, do not miss Sunday the 19th for the cleanest early waves, and mark Wednesday the 29th for the biggest, juiciest groundswell of the run. The rest has windows, but those two days are the ones to circle on the calendar.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
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389 | 322 | 245 | 212 | 605 | 500 | 366 | 297 | 392 | 347 | 317 | 256 | 234 | 222 | 214 | 328 | 711 | 574 | 399 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:57PM1.00m | 12:05PM1.39m | 00:52AM1.02m | 12:51PM1.27m | 1:49AM1.04m | 1:40PM1.14m | 2:51AM1.07m | 2:33PM1.02m | 3:54AM1.11m | 3:36PM0.91m | 4:57AM1.15m | 4:47PM0.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:33AM0.37m | 6:52PM0.27m | 6:31AM0.44m | 7:36PM0.31m | 7:36AM0.52m | 8:20PM0.35m | 8:50AM0.58m | 9:06PM0.39m | 10:16AM0.60m | 9:56PM0.43m | 11:41AM0.58m | 10:48PM0.45m | |||||||
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
6:17 | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
389 | 322 | 245 | 194 | 605 | 500 | 366 | 297 | 392 | 347 | 317 | 256 | 234 | 222 | 214 | 328 | 711 | 574 | 399 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 13 | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 21 |
90 | 104 | 134 | 212 | 52 | 151 | 142 | 125 | 91 | 107 | 111 | 81 | 79 | 19 | 35 | 130 | 85 | 163 | 159 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | WSW 15 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 22 | W 22 | W 22 | W 21 | WNW 21 | SW 4 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 24 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 18 |
5 | 21 | 31 | 118 | 37 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 36 | 43 | 9 | 45 | 42 | 143 | 69 | 66 | 65 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 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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