
Surf Forecasts:
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, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s 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-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Las Urracas over the next couple of weeks.
We’re looking at a bit of a slow start here, but there are some real gems hiding in this forecast if you’re patient. The first few days are a bit messy, but from around Monday the 10th, things start to shape up. The standout period is undoubtedly the morning of Monday the 10th – that’s your best chance for a proper session. After that, we get a few more clean windows, especially the mornings, so keep your eye on the calendar.
Alright, let’s get into it.
The first decent sniff of surf isn’t until Sunday the 9th of August, but it’s not worth getting excited about. Swell is 5ft from the SW with a period of 14 seconds, which is decent enough, but that cross-on wind from the SW at 9 mph is going to make it a choppy mess. The water is a warm 66°F, which is a good 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s pretty notable. The combined energy is sitting at 1041 (moderate), but honestly, the conditions just aren’t there. Best to wait.
Now, Monday the 10th of August is where it’s at. The morning session is the pick of the entire forecast. You’ve got a solid 6ft SW swell, with a period of 13 seconds – that’s a nice, powerful groundswell. But the real magic is the wind: glassy, dead calm from the WSW at only 3 mph. That means clean, smooth faces. The combined energy is a hefty 1626 (strong), so there’s plenty of push. This is for experienced surfers, as that size will be challenging for beginners. The swell is coming from the SW, which is a solid match for the optimum WSW direction for this reef setup. Later in the day, it drops to 6ft and goes cross-shore, so the morning is the clear winner.
Tuesday the 11th of August is a step down. The morning has 6ft SW swell but with a cross-on wind, making it choppy. The afternoon gets an onshore wind, which is poor.
Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are pretty flat and messy, with small swell and poor wind. Not worth paddling out.
Friday the 14th is also marginal, with 4ft SW swell and cross-on winds. The period is still long (16 seconds), but the wind is a letdown.
Now, here’s a nice surprise. Saturday the 15th of August brings glassy conditions again. In the morning, with the wind going glassy from the W at 3 mph, and a 3ft SW swell, it’ll be clean and fun for a longboard or a fish. The afternoon is the same story, with a glassy NW wind. The combined energy is low (420 and 382), but for clean, user-friendly waves, this is a solid option for all abilities.
Sunday the 16th of August afternoon looks good. The wind goes cross-off from the NNE at 6 mph, cleaning up a 5ft SW swell (12-second period). The combined energy is 861 (moderate-strong). This is another good window for experienced surfers.
We see a similar pattern for the following week. The mornings are often cleaner. Monday the 17th afternoon has clean cross-off winds, and Tuesday the 18th afternoon also has clean cross-off winds. Wednesday the 19th of August morning is a standout for the second week: glassy conditions with a 5ft SW swell and a combined energy of 965 (strong). That’s a very promising call, but it’s far out, so keep an eye on it.
After that, the swell drops off. We get some small, clean days like the 20th and 21st of August mornings, but the energy fades. From the 22nd onwards, it gets really weak, with combined energy dropping below 300 and small, short-period swell. By the 24th of August, we’re down to 3ft and 9-second period with onshore winds – not worth it.
So, to sum it up: your two best bets are Monday morning the 10th of August for a proper, powerful, glassy session, and Saturday the 15th of August for a cleaner, smaller, fun day. The second week has potential on the 19th morning, but it’s less certain. Get on it when the wind goes glassy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
763 | 907 | 1127 | 918 | 1641 | 1138 | 933 | 471 | 336 | 273 | 154 | 349 | 600 | 515 | 565 | 503 | 482 | 395 | 357 | 780 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 10:55AM1.39m | 11:28PM1.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:28PM0.25m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 8 | SSW 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
763 | 907 | 1127 | 918 | 1641 | 1138 | 933 | 471 | 336 | 273 | 95 | 192 | 600 | 515 | 565 | 503 | 482 | 395 | 357 | 780 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | — | — | SSW 8 | SW 21 | SW 8 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 |
207 | 170 | 499 | 502 | — | — | — | 82 | 18 | 93 | 154 | 349 | 154 | 110 | 67 | 68 | 40 | 25 | 25 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
71 | 255 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | 133 | 72 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 95 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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