Las Urracas Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.23° S 70.15° W

Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Las Urracas sea temperature is
18.4° C
1.5° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,203 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 (Jul 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 24th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 28th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 28th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 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 up for Las Urracas. This reef setup is exposed to the southwest, and we’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, with a few standout sessions that are going to be worth the paddle out.

The first real action kicks off later this week. Friday the 24th starts a bit marginal with a light cross-onshore in the morning, but the afternoon cleans right up. We’re looking at 4ft of swell from the southwest, with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird there. The combined energy is moderate (454), and it’s going to be clean. Not huge, but that’s a nice little session to get the weekend started.

Saturday the 25th sees a similar size – 4ft from the southwest, but the period bumps up to 11 seconds, so there’s a bit more punch. The morning is a bit mixed with a cross-shore wind, but the afternoon turns clean again with a cross-offshore breeze. The energy is still moderate (688), and the waves will have a bit more shape. A solid option.

Sunday the 26th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is a write-off with onshore wind and a dropping swell (3ft), but the afternoon is a real gem. The wind goes glassy, and even though the swell is only 2ft, the period is a very long 15 seconds, so those sets will have some push. The energy is moderate (577), but that long period will make it a bit tricky at a reef – it’s going to be clean and lined up, but maybe a bit straight. For a patient surfer, it’s worth it.

Now, the first real standout. Monday the 27th afternoon. The wind goes glassy again, and we’ve got a nice 3ft swell from the southwest with a 16-second period. That’s very long period groundswell, and the energy is moderate (699). This is going to be a clean, glassy, long-period reef session. The sets will be bigger than the height suggests, and the gaps between them will make it easier to get out. This is the one to circle.

Tuesday the 28th afternoon is the next big one. The swell builds to 5ft from the southwest, period 14 seconds, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is strong (1291), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a proper session. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s not for beginners, but for the intermediate crew, this is going to be firing. The direction is a touch west of straight south, which is a good angle for the reef.

The next absolute standout – and I mean the best of the whole run – is Sunday the 2nd of August. The swell holds at 6ft from the southwest, period 13 seconds, and the wind is completely glassy both morning and afternoon. The combined energy is strong (1098). This is a full day of clean, powerful reef waves. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s pushing into intermediate territory, but it’s not so big it’s unmanageable. The wind is zero, the waves are lined up. This is the one you book the day off for.

After that, it tails off. Monday the 3rd still has a good 5ft in the morning with glassy conditions, but the afternoon gets a bit onshore. Tuesday the 4th is a write-off with strong wind and choppy conditions. Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th have some clean glassy windows again, with swell around 4ft to 6ft, but nothing that matches the 2nd of August. Friday the 7th has a long-period swell (18 seconds) but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s more of a gamble. The 8th of August looks marginal.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Sunday the 2nd of August – glassy, 6ft, strong energy, and a nice long period. The second best is Monday the 27th of July afternoon, for that glassy, long-period, clean session. Get out there and enjoy it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
25
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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2
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3
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3
3
2
3
3
2
4
4
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
10
1.3
SW
10
1.2
SW
9
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
0.9
SW
15
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
1
SW
16
1.3
WSW
16
1.5
WSW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
377
341
230
528
445
389
326
326
217
269
414
521
843
1001
1016
1004
905
746
567
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
5
W
5
NNW
10
N
10
NNW
10
N
10
N
15
SW
5
SSW
0
ENE
10
SW
5
SW
5
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
0
N
10
SW
5
SW
5
NNE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
5:55AM1.20m
5:58PM0.81m
6:46AM1.25m
6:59PM0.81m
7:31AM1.30m
7:48PM0.83m
8:11AM1.34m
8:30PM0.85m
8:48AM1.37m
9:08PM0.87m
9:23AM1.38m
9:44PM0.90m
Low Tide
10:48PM0.45m
12:51PM0.54m
11:41PM0.45m
1:46PM0.49m
00:30AM0.44m
2:29PM0.44m
1:16AM0.42m
3:07PM0.41m
1:58AM0.40m
3:41PM0.38m
2:37AM0.38m
4:14PM0.36m
3:14AM0.38m
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7:13
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7:11
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6:20
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Temp °C
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17
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Feels °C
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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