Las Urracas Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.23° S 70.15° W

Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Las Urracas sea temperature is
17.7° C
0.3° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SW swell with 846 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s 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 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 10th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 10th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 15th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here, and we’ve got a solid look at the next couple of weeks for one spot that’s got our full attention.

The pattern shaping up is all about waiting for the main event. The first week is a bit of a tease, with some clean windows but nothing that’ll get you out of bed early. The real standout is hiding in the second week, and it looks like it could be the session of the month if the cards fall right.

Let’s start with the near term. Las Urracas is a consistent reef break that loves a good south-west wind swell, and it takes that swell from the WSW direction. The water temp is sitting at 64°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, nothing wild there.

This coming Saturday afternoon, the 11th of July, we’ve got glassy conditions with a 4 ft swell rolling in from the SSW at a nice long period of 14 seconds. That’s a groundswell with some proper push. The energy reading (694) is moderate, so you’ll feel it. It won’t be massive, but the clean conditions and that period will give you some good, well-shaped lines on the reef. Sunday the 12th stays glassy, with a smaller pulse around 3 ft, but still with that long period from the SSW – perfect for a longboard or a fun mid-length.

The real highlight, though, is the following Saturday, the 18th of July, into Sunday the 19th. We’re looking at a solid 6 ft to 7 ft swell coming from the southwest, with that same long period (12-14 seconds). The combined energy shoots right up to four-digit values (1205 on Saturday morning, hitting 1595 on Sunday morning) – that is strong wave energy, no doubt about it. Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning are both glassy. Now, at 7 ft, this is solidly in expert territory; it’s going to pack a punch. But for those with the skills, Sunday morning the 19th with glassy winds and that big, long-period SW swell is the standout of the whole window. It’s a bit far out, so keep an eye on it, but it looks like a proper session.

A quick note on the bigger days (over 5 ft) – beginners should sit these out. For the rest of the week after that highlight, we see the swell ease back down through the 3 ft to 5 ft range, with some cleaner moments on the 23rd of July morning.

Stay safe, don’t get greedy on the big ones if you’re not ready, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Period (s)
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SW
14
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SW
13
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SW
14
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14
1.3
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0.9
SSW
13
0.8
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0.9
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14
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1.2
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0.9
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18
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15
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14
1.6
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1.4
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13
1.5
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12
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
641
458
614
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304
212
332
638
523
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482
846
629
688
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572
546
361
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
WSW
0
SE
5
WSW
5
SSW
0
SSW
5
W
0
NNW
5
NNW
5
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0
WNW
0
SW
5
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10
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High Tide
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
10:32AM1.56m
11:05PM0.97m
Low Tide
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
5:24PM0.23m
4:39AM0.31m
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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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