Las Urracas Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.23° S 70.15° W

Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Las Urracas sea temperature is
18.5° C
1.9° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,822 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 9th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 9th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 10th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, giving you the same story in feet and miles per hour.

We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way for Las Urracas, but it’s not all straightforward. The best of the action is definitely in the first week, with a standout session on Sunday the 16th that’s looking like the pick of the entire outlook.

The overall pattern starts with a building swell Sunday the 9th, but conditions are a bit messy. On Sunday morning, we’ve got a 3 ft SW swell at a very long 15 seconds, but the wind is straight onshore at 3 mph. The combined energy is moderate (761). By the afternoon, the swell picks up to 5 ft, but the wind turns cross-onshore at 6 mph, so it’s not clean.

Monday the 10th brings a bigger push, with 6 ft SW swell at 13 seconds in the morning, but again, that wind is onshore at 9 mph. The energy jumps to strong (1626). The afternoon is similar, 6 ft, but cross-onshore.

Tuesday the 11th is more of the same – 6 ft SW swell, long period of 14 seconds, but onshore winds. The energy is still strong (1138). It’s frustrating because there’s plenty of power, but the wind just won’t play ball.

Wednesday the 12th is a write-off. The wind is up to 12 mph cross-onshore, the swell drops to 4 ft, and the energy is moderate (476). Conditions are poor.

Thursday the 13th is a day of two halves. The morning is weak with a 2 ft SW swell at an extremely long 18 seconds, and the energy is moderate (494). But the afternoon is a beauty. The wind goes glassy, the swell is 3 ft at 18 seconds, and the energy is moderate (775). It’s the first real moment of clean surf, and that long period groundswell will be a dream on this reef.

Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are average. The swell hangs around 3 ft to 4 ft, but the wind is cross-onshore. Not worth getting excited about.

Now, Sunday the 16th is the real standout. The morning has a solid 5 ft WSW swell at 12 seconds with onshore wind, but check the afternoon. The wind goes dead calm, glassy. The swell is a clean 5 ft from the SW at 11 seconds, and the combined energy is 846. This is the one. It’s not huge, but it’s perfect for an intermediate. The water temperature is about average for the time of year.

Monday the 17th is a step back. The swell is 6 ft in the morning, but the wind is cross-onshore again. The energy is solid (959), but the wind messes it up.

Tuesday the 18th has another glassy moment in the morning. A 5 ft SW swell, 11 seconds, with no wind. The energy is 811. It’s a good session, but not as good as the Sunday.

After that, the surf tapers off. From Wednesday the 19th through to the end of the forecast on Monday the 24th, the swell drops to between 2 ft and 4 ft. There are a few glassy windows on Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd, but the swell is tiny. The energy drops to weak levels (233-252). It’s not worth a trip.

So, the bottom line: get on it for the afternoon of Thursday the 13th for a taste, but the absolute best is Sunday the 16th afternoon. That’s the session to circle on the calendar. The rest of the first week is a battle with the wind, and the second week is just a dribble.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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9
1
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15
1.4
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.9
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
1
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18
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16
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16
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SW
15
1
SW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
226
429
763
907
1127
918
1506
1138
867
471
428
578
184
349
600
508
483
429
412
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
5
SW
10
SW
5
S
15
WSW
10
SW
5
SE
15
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15
SW
5
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20
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15
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0
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5
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0
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10
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10
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on
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cross-on
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High Tide
6:02AM1.33m
6:24PM0.82m
7:01AM1.42m
7:27PM0.87m
7:55AM1.48m
8:21PM0.93m
8:44AM1.52m
9:10PM0.99m
9:30AM1.51m
9:57PM1.04m
10:13AM1.47m
10:43PM1.09m
Low Tide
10:51PM0.40m
1:08PM0.43m
11:58PM0.37m
2:02PM0.35m
1:01AM0.32m
2:48PM0.29m
1:57AM0.28m
3:31PM0.25m
2:51AM0.26m
4:12PM0.23m
3:41AM0.26m
4:51PM0.23m
4:31AM0.29m
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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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