
Surf Forecasts:
Las Urracas surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SW swell with 590 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 07) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Urracas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
We’ve got a solid run of swell at Las Urracas, a reef break that’s super consistent and open to the WSW. The water’s sitting at 65°F – a touch warmer than usual for the season.
The real standout is Tuesday the 8th. We’re looking at a clean 4ft swell from the southwest, with a 14-second period – that’s proper groundswell with some real punch. The wind is glassy all day, both morning and afternoon. The combined energy is moderate (580), but the conditions are primo. This is the pick of the window. The break is a reef, so that long period will wrap in nicely. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so expect a few others out.
Monday the 7th is a decent warm-up. The morning is a bit messy with a light cross-onshore, but the afternoon goes glassy. The swell is 3ft to 3ft from the SW, period 15 to 16 seconds – long, clean lines. The afternoon energy is 576, so there’s enough juice to get into. Not the biggest, but glassy conditions make it very surfable.
Saturday the 12th brings a bump in size to 5ft, but the period drops to 8 seconds – that’s weak, short-period windswell. The morning is glassy, so it’ll be clean, but the waves will be a bit fat and crumbly. Still fun for a cruise.
Sunday the 13th is similar: 3ft at 8 seconds, glassy morning, clean but gutless.
After the 13th, we hit a rough patch. The swell drops off and the wind gets messy. There’s a gap of poor to marginal conditions from the 14th through the 19th, with only a few glassy windows. The 15th Tuesday morning has a glassy clean 3ft at 15 seconds, but the energy is moderate (540), so it’s a small, clean window. The 20th Sunday afternoon also goes glassy with a 1ft at 17 seconds, but that’s tiny.
The 22nd Tuesday morning is glassy with a 2ft at 10 seconds – small, weak, but at least it’s clean.
So, the best of the run is clear: Tuesday the 8th. Get it while it’s clean.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 11 | SSW 8 | SW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
361 | 395 | 404 | 447 | 410 | 387 | 340 | 335 | 369 | 535 | 459 | 499 | 295 | 290 | 286 | 244 | 247 | 190 | 126 | 117 | 211 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:29PM0.86m | 7:48AM1.38m | 8:24PM0.94m | 8:40AM1.42m | 9:12PM1.03m | 9:26AM1.42m | 9:56PM1.11m | 10:09AM1.39m | 10:37PM1.18m | 10:50AM1.33m | 11:18PM1.22m | 11:29AM1.24m | 11:58PM1.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:55PM0.39m | 00:58AM0.41m | 2:42PM0.32m | 2:02AM0.35m | 3:23PM0.27m | 2:57AM0.30m | 4:01PM0.24m | 3:47AM0.28m | 4:37PM0.23m | 4:36AM0.28m | 5:11PM0.24m | 5:23AM0.31m | 5:44PM0.28m | ||||||||
7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 7:32 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 10 |
148 | 395 | 404 | 447 | 410 | 387 | 340 | 335 | 369 | 535 | 459 | 499 | 295 | 290 | 286 | 244 | 247 | 190 | 126 | 117 | 211 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 11 | SSW 6 | WNW 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 19 |
361 | 113 | 73 | 68 | 45 | 45 | 246 | 143 | 261 | 12 | 21 | 13 | 25 | 30 | 49 | 146 | 172 | 132 | 121 | 94 | 184 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 13 | SW 20 | NW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | WSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 21 | NW 11 |
116 | 68 | 7 | 65 | 6 | 121 | 30 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 37 | 14 | 49 | 70 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 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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