Las Urracas Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.23° S 70.15° W

Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Las Urracas sea temperature is
18.1° C
1.1° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SW swell with 663 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period with WSW 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here, looking at the surf ahead for Las Urracas. This reef break is a very consistent spot, so we’ve got action lined up across the whole 16 days, but there are some real standouts to keep an eye on. The water is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year—just a nice little bonus.

The pattern starts this Sunday, the 19th of July. The morning is a bit messy with a 5ft WSW swell and a light onshore breeze, making things questionable. But by the afternoon, the wind drops to glassy, and that 4ft WSW swell (12-second period) cleans right up. It’s a solid start to the week.

Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st are a write-off—cross-onshore winds and small, choppy, 4ft to 4ft swells. The energy is weak (around 450). Wednesday the 22nd is more of the same, just a poor run. The wind stays cross-onshore, keeping the surface messy.

Thursday the 23rd sees a little bump in size to 5ft from the SW, but the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s just marginal. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 794—a tease, but not clean.

Now, here’s where it gets good. From Friday the 24th, we start to see a shift. The afternoon goes glassy with a 4ft SW swell, and the energy is a moderate 443. Then Saturday the 25th is a real gem. The morning is glassy, the swell is 4ft from the SW with a 12-second period, and the energy climbs to 606. The wind holds off all day, turning cross-off in the afternoon, so the waves will be clean and lined up. This is a top pick for the first week.

Sunday the 26th of July is another beauty. The morning is cross-off, with a 3ft SW swell that has a very long 15-second period. That’s groundswell, and on a reef like Las Urracas, it’ll wrap in perfectly. The energy is a strong 675. The afternoon goes dead flat calm, glassy, with a 3ft WSW swell. This is a standout session—light crowds possible, but it’s a reef, so expect long, clean rides.

Monday the 27th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a 4ft SW swell with an 18-second period—very long period—but a cross-shore wind puts a few ripples on it. The energy is high at 980 though. The afternoon is the real deal: glassy, 4ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a massive 913 energy. This is another standout.

Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th see the swell pump up. Tuesday has 6ft to 6ft SW swells, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s choppy. The energy is strong (1250 to 1491). Wednesday the 29th is the big one: the morning is cross-onshore with a 7ft SW swell (1625 energy), but the afternoon goes glassy. That 7ft SW swell with a 14-second period will be excellent for experienced surfers. It’s big, powerful, and clean—a real highlight for the second week.

Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st ease back a bit. Thursday is glassy with 5ft to 5ft SW swells, clean and fun. Friday drops off, with a 4ft SW swell and onshore wind, so it’s weak.

The 1st of August starts with a 4ft SW swell in the morning, but the afternoon goes glassy again with a 5ft SW swell, 11-second period, and 630 energy. That’s a solid afternoon session.

Sunday the 2nd of August ramps up again with a 6ft SW swell, but the cross-onshore wind makes it choppy. The energy is huge (1526), but the wind is a problem. Monday the 3rd of August is the final standout: glassy all day, with 5ft SW swells, 12 to 13-second periods, and energy around 780. That’ll be a clean, fun way to finish the run.

The best of the best? Saturday the 25th of July and Sunday the 26th of July for the first week, with glassy conditions and clean, long-period groundswell. For the second week, Wednesday the 29th of July afternoon is a cracker for experienced surfers—big, glassy, and powerful. Monday the 3rd of August is also a solid, clean option.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

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WSW
12
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
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11
1.2
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11
1.2
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11
1.2
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12
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11
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10
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1.6
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11
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1.1
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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500
366
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405
311
324
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305
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558
377
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251
112
367
338
338
Wind (km/h)
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0
N
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SW
5
WSW
5
SSW
0
SW
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15
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10
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High Tide
12:51PM1.27m
1:49AM1.04m
1:40PM1.14m
2:51AM1.07m
2:33PM1.02m
3:54AM1.11m
3:36PM0.91m
4:57AM1.15m
4:47PM0.84m
5:55AM1.20m
5:58PM0.81m
6:46AM1.25m
6:59PM0.81m
Low Tide
7:36PM0.31m
7:36AM0.52m
8:20PM0.35m
8:50AM0.58m
9:06PM0.39m
10:16AM0.60m
9:56PM0.43m
11:41AM0.58m
10:48PM0.45m
12:51PM0.54m
11:41PM0.45m
1:46PM0.49m
00:30AM0.44m
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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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