Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for Las Urracas over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water's running at 66°F – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the 4/3 at home for now.

The forecast kicks off this Friday, the 21st of August, with a glassy morning. Swell is a tiny 2ft from the SW, but the period is a lovely 13 seconds, giving those waves some real shape. The combined energy is weak (281), but for a reef break with offshore wind, it’s clean and fun. The afternoon picks up a touch to 3ft, but the period drops to 8 seconds, so it gets a bit more crumbly. Still glassy though.

Saturday the 22nd stays in the same ballpark – 3ft in the morning, dropping to 3ft in the afternoon, both with glassy conditions. The wind is light and offshore, making it a solid little weekend for a longboard or a fish.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Sunday the 23rd right through to Wednesday the 26th, the wind turns cross-onshore and the swell drops below 3ft. The energy is weak (90-193), and the conditions are just ordinary. A few of those days are labelled “poor surf conditions” – not worth paddling out for.

Thursday the 27th afternoon shows a flicker of hope. The swell is 3ft from the WSW, period 12 seconds, and glassy. The combined energy jumps to 316 (moderate), and it’s labelled “expect good surf conditions.” If you’re keen, that’s your window.

Now, the standout. Friday the 28th of August. The afternoon is where it’s at. Swell builds to 7ft from the SW, with a 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is a massive 2607 (strong) – and the wind is dead calm. Glassy. This is “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” At 7ft, this is for the crew who know what they’re doing. The reef at Las Urracas will handle that long period beautifully, but beginners should sit this one out.

Saturday the 29th keeps the size up at 8ft in the morning (still SW, 15 seconds), but the wind is onshore, making it a bit lumpy. The afternoon glass-off returns with 7ft and 14 seconds – another solid session for the experienced.

Sunday the 30th drops to 6ft, and the wind is cross-onshore again. The energy is still moderate (997), but it’s not as clean. Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st of September are similar – 4ft to 5ft, cross-onshore, marginal conditions.

Wednesday the 2nd of September is a nice surprise. Morning glass with 4ft from the SW (9 seconds) and a moderate 541 energy. The afternoon is tiny at 2ft, but the period jumps to 18 seconds – very long period groundswell. That’s a weird one, but it’ll wrap around the reef nicely. The combined energy is 616 (moderate), and it’s glassy. “Expect very good surf conditions” – worth a look.

After that, from the 3rd to the 5th of September, it’s back to small, cross-onshore slop. Swell between 2ft and 4ft, period dropping, energy moderate at best. Not worth getting excited about.

So, the real standout is Friday the 28th of August afternoon. If you can wait, that’s the best session on offer. The 7ft SW groundswell with glassy conditions and a 16-second period is a rare treat. Crowds are possible at Las Urracas, but with a 7ft reef break, it’ll thin out the pack to those who can handle it.

Rusty out.

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