Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a pretty slow start, but the second half of the week will clean right up. The ocean is going to be a bit of a mix of leftover energy and building swell, so patience is key. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, but from Tuesday, September 1st things start to get interesting.

The water is sitting at 65°F right now, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a nice bonus.

### The Rundown

Las Urracas is a reef setup that needs a good clean window to shine. It’s very consistent and exposed to the swell, but it’s been getting a bit messy.

Saturday 29th August afternoon is a no-go. There’s a 6ft SW swell but the wind is onshore, and the combined energy is a solid 1200, but it’s just not clean. Not worth paddling out.

Sunday 30th and Monday 31st are more of the same – cross-onshore winds and dropping swell. The energy is still moderate (830 to 496), but the chop is going to ruin it. Skip these days.

Now, here’s where it gets good. Tuesday 1st September is our first real standout. The morning brings a glassy 3ft SW swell with a 12-second period. The wind is dead calm. The water is glassy. The combined energy is a moderate 385, but the quality is going to be excellent. This is a session for the intermediate crew. The afternoon is even better with a 3ft SW swell, glassy, and a combined energy of 530. Perfect.

Wednesday 2nd September morning is pure magic. A 2ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period. The wind is glassy, and the combined energy is 604. This is a gem. The swell is a bit small, but the quality will be unreal. The afternoon is also a winner with a 3ft SW swell and glassy conditions.

Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th September see a bit of a drop in quality. The swell builds back up to 5ft to 5ft, but the cross-onshore wind returns. The period is long (15-18 seconds), which is good for the reef, but the wind is a letdown. The energy is moderate to strong (680 to 1013), but the wind keeps it from being a standout.

Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th September are a mixed bag. The morning on Saturday is marginal, but the Sunday afternoon (6th) is a good one again. A 3ft SW swell, glassy, with a combined energy of 452. Clean and fun.

Monday 8th September afternoon is another standout. A 4ft SW swell, glassy, and a combined energy of 676. The period is 14 seconds, so there’s plenty of push. This is a solid session.

Tuesday 9th September is a cracker. The morning has a light cross-offshore wind (N), which is a major positive, cleaning up a 4ft SW swell. The afternoon is glassy again with the same swell. The energy is moderate (594). This is a top pick.

From Wednesday 10th September onwards, the forecast gets a bit messy again. The wind turns onshore and the swell drops. The energy stays moderate (581 to 434), but the chop is going to be a problem. The last few days (11th to 13th) are pretty poor, with strong onshore winds and choppy conditions. The 13th has a 2ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore, making it a no-go.

### The Bottom Line

The best bets are Tuesday 1st September, Wednesday 2nd September, Sunday 6th September afternoon, Monday 8th September afternoon, and Tuesday 9th September. These are the windows where the wind and swell line up for a proper surf. The rest is mostly for the die-hards or for those who want to just sit on the beach.

Stay stoked, and see you in the water.

Rusty.

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