Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Las Urracas over the next couple of weeks.

It’s a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off just yet. The first week is filled with onshore and cross-onshore winds, making for pretty average conditions. You’ll be fighting a bit of chop and the waves won’t have much punch. The good news is that the swell sticks around, and the water is sitting at a very normal 63° for this time of year, so you won't need the thickest wetsuit.

The first real standout arrives on Sunday the 19th of July. That afternoon, the wind dies right off, going glassy. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the west-southwest with a groundswell period of 12 seconds, giving it some real shape. The energy is moderate (556), but with that glassy surface, it’ll be a lovely session. This is a reef break, so that longer period isn't an issue, and you can expect some proper lines.

The second week gets more interesting. Keep an eye on Thursday the 24th of July. The swell pumps up to a solid 7 ft from the southwest, with a period of 13 seconds. The energy is strong (1734), but it's a bit on the big side for the average punter. The wind is light but cross-onshore, which will put a bit of texture on the face. It's a morning session for the more experienced crew.

Then, the real gem of the whole forecast looks like Saturday the 25th of July. The morning starts glassy with a 5 ft southwest swell, and then the afternoon turns clean with a cross-offshore breeze from the north. The swell shifts slightly to the south-southwest, energy is strong (1008), and the period is a solid 12 seconds. This is the pick of the fortnight – clean, powerful, and lined up. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

There’s a final flicker of hope on Wednesday the 29th of July. The afternoon goes absolutely glassy, calm winds, with a 6 ft west-southwest swell. That’s another one for the experienced crew, but the conditions will be world-class. The energy is strong (1053), and it’s a long-period groundswell which will wrap beautifully around this reef.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a washout, but Sunday the 19th offers a glassy, fun-sized session. The absolute standout is Saturday the 25th of July, and the second best is the glassy afternoon on the 29th. Don't sleep on them.

Rusty.

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