Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up at Las Urracas. This is a reef break that’s very consistent, so we’ve got action across the board, but the real gems are further down the line closer to the end of the month. The water is sitting at 66°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a good sign that we’re in for some pleasant sessions.

The first few days are pretty average. Wednesday the 19th kicks off with a 5ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-on and the wave energy is moderate (682). It’s choppy and only marginal – not worth paddling out for. Thursday morning stays small with a 3ft SW swell, but by Thursday afternoon we get a glassy window with a 3ft SW swell and a 14-second period – clean, but small. Friday has glassy conditions all day, though the swell drops to 2ft to 3ft – good for a longboard or a mellow session, but nothing to get excited about. Saturday and Sunday are small and ordinary, with wave energy dropping to around 130 (weak) by Sunday. There’s a real gap of poor surf from Monday the 24th through Tuesday the 25th – the swell is tiny, the wind is cross-on, and the energy is under 100 (very weak). Not worth wetting a wetsuit.

Then things start to shift. Wednesday the 26th afternoon sees a glassy window with a 2ft swell but a very long 15-second period – the energy is moderate (233), and the conditions are clean. Thursday the 27th is glassy all day with a 3ft and 3ft SW swell, periods around 11-12 seconds, and moderate energy – a solid run of clean, surfable waves.

Now, the standout. Friday the 28th is the big one. Morning brings a 5ft SW swell with a 14-second period, glassy wind, and a massive wave energy reading of 1745 (strong). By afternoon, the swell pushes to 7ft from the SW, 15-second period, dead calm, and energy hits 2233 (very strong). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – the reef will be handling that long-period groundswell beautifully. For less experienced folks, this is too big. Saturday the 29th stays solid with 7ft SW/WSW swell, cross-off clean wind, and energy still over 2000 – still excellent for strong paddlers. Sunday the 30th holds good with 6ft SW swell, glassy morning, and energy at 1182 (strong), dropping to 6ft in the afternoon. This is the best run of the whole forecast.

The first week of September sees a steady decline. Monday the 31st has a 5ft SW swell but the wind is cross-on again, making it marginal. Tuesday the 1st afternoon is glassy with a 4ft SW swell and a 11-second period – decent. Wednesday the 2nd afternoon offers a tiny 2ft swell but with a massive 19-second period – very long-period groundswell, best for this reef, glassy conditions, and the energy is moderate (747). Thursday the 3rd is a bit choppier, with a 4ft SW swell and 16-second period, but the cross-on wind makes it only marginal.

Best bet? Definitely Friday 28th and Saturday 29th – that’s the big one. Clean, powerful, and the reef will be firing. If you’re an experienced surfer, don’t miss it.

Rusty.

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