Las Urracas Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.23° S 70.15° W

Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Las Urracas sea temperature is
17.8° C
0.4° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with 885 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 14th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Urracas over the next 16 days.


Alright, let’s get into it. The coming weeks at Las Urracas have a bit of a slow-burn feel. The first few days are a bit of a letdown, with some swell but the wind just isn’t playing nice, and the tide is looking questionable. It’s not until later in the first week that we start to see some real potential.

We kick off on Thursday, July 9th, with a bit of a tease. The swell is there, around 4ft to 4ft from the SW, but that cross-on breeze is messing with the surface. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is pretty much average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate, around 668 (on the lower end of moderate). It’s not a write-off, but it’s not what you’d paddle out for unless you’re desperate.

Friday, July 10th, is where things start to look up. The morning still has that cross-on wind, but by the afternoon it goes completely glassy. The swell holds at 4ft, still from the SW, with a period of 13 seconds. That’s a nice, long period swell that’ll have some punch. The combined energy hits 660, still moderate. Saturday morning, July 11th, is another glassy session with a 4ft swell from the SSW, period at 14 seconds. That’s the kind of morning you want to be out there. The energy is up to 697. This is the best of the first week, for sure.

Sunday and Monday, July 12th and 13th, are smaller but still clean. The swell drops to around 3ft to 3ft, but with glassy conditions and a long period, it’ll be fun on a longboard or a fish. The energy is lower, around 381 to 486, but the quality of the waves will be good.

Then we hit a bit of a dead zone. Tuesday, July 14th, has a decent bump in energy (827) with a 4ft swell from the SW, period 15 seconds, but the wind is tricky. The afternoon goes glassy, though, so that could be a sneaky good session. Wednesday, July 15th, is not great – the swell jumps to 5ft but the wind is cross-on, making it a messy affair. The energy is 792, which is moderate, but it’s not worth it.

Thursday, July 16th, is a standout. The morning is glassy with a 5ft swell from the SW, period 12 seconds. The energy is 689, but the conditions are clean. This is a solid session for an intermediate surfer. The 5ft is a bit punchy for beginners, but it’s not huge.

Friday, July 17th, is a bit of a letdown. The morning has cross-on wind, but the afternoon goes glassy again with a 3ft swell. The energy is low (236), so it’s a mellow session.

Now, the real prize is Saturday, July 18th. The afternoon is a dream. The swell comes up to 5ft from the SW, period 14 seconds, and the combined energy is a strong 1054. That’s a proper, powerful groundswell. And it’s glassy. This is only for experienced surfers – 5ft is getting into that territory. The wave will have serious shape and power. This is the best day of the entire 16-day window.

Sunday, July 19th, is still good. The morning has a bit of an onshore wind, but the afternoon goes glassy with a 4ft swell from the WSW, period 12 seconds. The energy is 899, which is still strong. This is a close second.

From Monday, July 20th, things fall apart. The wind picks up from the SSW, hitting 15 mph by the afternoon, making it choppy and poor. This continues through Tuesday, July 21st, and Wednesday, July 22nd. The swell is still there, but the wind is a killer. The last few days, July 23rd and 24th, are a waste. The period drops to 8 seconds, the energy is weak, and the wind is cross-on. It’s just not worth it.

So, the standout is Saturday, July 18th afternoon. Get on it. The second best is Sunday, July 19th afternoon. The rest of the second week is a blank unless you’re desperate for a paddle in poor conditions.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
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14
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14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SW
18
1
WSW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.5
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
636
683
668
641
458
614
530
607
304
212
332
431
407
309
334
539
503
722
757
678
721
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
SW
5
W
10
SW
0
SW
0
NE
5
WSW
5
SW
0
ESE
5
WSW
0
WNW
10
NNE
5
NNW
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S
5
NNE
10
WSW
5
SW
5
SW
5
SW
5
SW
5
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
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glassy
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High Tide
4:02PM0.93m
5:24AM1.23m
5:15PM0.88m
6:20AM1.34m
6:25PM0.86m
7:14AM1.44m
7:29PM0.87m
8:06AM1.52m
8:27PM0.89m
8:56AM1.57m
9:21PM0.91m
9:45AM1.58m
10:13PM0.94m
Low Tide
10:45AM0.61m
10:22PM0.38m
12:05PM0.54m
11:15PM0.36m
1:13PM0.46m
00:10AM0.33m
2:11PM0.38m
1:06AM0.30m
3:04PM0.32m
2:00AM0.28m
3:52PM0.27m
2:54AM0.26m
4:39PM0.24m
3:46AM0.27m
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Feels °C
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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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