Las Urracas Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.23° S 70.15° W

Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Las Urracas sea temperature is
19.0°C
2.2° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 439 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 14th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 14th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 14th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Las Urracas over the next couple of weeks.

The start is pretty sleepy. From the 14th through the 18th of September, we see waves between 0.6m and 1.0m, but the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, leaving the surface messy. The swell period is long, coming from the SW with intervals of 12 to 18 seconds, so there’s some deep-ocean energy, but the wind is messing it up. The combined energy is moderate, running between 138 and 639. The water temperature is 19°, which is 2° warmer than average for this time of year, so it’s noticeably warm.

The first real clean window opens up on the morning of Saturday the 19th. The wind goes glassy, totally calm, and there’s a 0.9m SW swell with an 11-second period. The energy is moderate at 254. This is the start of your clean, waist-high reef waves. Crowds are only a "sometimes" thing here, so it should be pretty relaxed.

The small, clean theme continues through the mornings of the 20th and 21st, with 0.6m to 0.8m waves and glassy conditions. Not huge, but super clean.

The real standout, the one to circle on the calendar, is Friday the 25th of September. That morning brings a 1.2m WSW swell (13-second period) with a strong combined energy of 652 and glassy, calm wind. By the afternoon, it builds to a solid 1.5m from the WSW (13 seconds) with energy jumping to 822, still glassy. This is the pick of the forecast: clean, head-high waves on a consistent reef. The following Saturday and Sunday (26th-27th) keep the energy strong (535-690 range) with clean, cross-off winds and waves in the 1.2m to 1.4m range.

Just a heads up: once the swell tops 1.5m, it’s getting a bit punchy for beginners, and with these long-period SW swells, it’s a reef break’s dream.

So, bottom line: the first week is pretty flat or bumpy. The 19th gives you a clean, small-wave morning. But the real action, the session you really want, is from the 25th through the 27th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
14
Tuesday
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Wednesday
16
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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18
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16
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15
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14
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14
0.9
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Energy kJ
252
439
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395
290
286
202
181
92
114
172
152
199
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176
121
90
82
80
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
15
SW
5
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
0
NW
10
SSW
10
WSW
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5
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15
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15
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15
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10
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10
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High Tide
12:08PM1.13m
00:38AM1.23m
12:47PM1.02m
1:20AM1.21m
1:29PM0.92m
2:08AM1.17m
2:20PM0.83m
3:05AM1.14m
3:31PM0.77m
4:15AM1.12m
5:08PM0.75m
5:29AM1.13m
6:31PM0.78m
Low Tide
6:15PM0.33m
7:00AM0.42m
6:47PM0.39m
7:55AM0.48m
7:21PM0.46m
8:59AM0.54m
8:00PM0.52m
10:21AM0.57m
8:54PM0.57m
11:48AM0.56m
10:13PM0.60m
12:55PM0.52m
11:36PM0.59m
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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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