Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for Las Urracas over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of southwest swell on the way, but it’s not all going to be clean. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, with a fair amount of cross-on wind messing up the lineup. The best opportunity to get a real gem is going to be later in the period, so don’t get too excited about this weekend.

We kick things off on Saturday, August 29th, with a 6ft SW swell and a period of 14 seconds. That’s a solid, long-period groundswell with plenty of energy (1347). The catch is a light cross-on breeze from the SW, so it’ll be a bit bumpy on the surface. The water is sitting at 65°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The quality is not great, so it’s a bit of a wait-and-see situation.

Sunday the 30th sees the swell easing to 5ft, with the wind still messing things up. Monday the 31st drops further to 5ft, and the wind picks up a bit, making it choppy. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, Tuesday, September 1st, things get interesting. The morning is a bit meh, but by the afternoon, the wind goes completely glassy – zero wind from the ESE. The swell is a small 3ft from the WSW, but the energy is a bit of a jump (523). It’s a small, clean, glassy wave. Don’t expect big barrels, but for a fun little session on a reef setup, it’s a standout.

Wednesday, September 2nd, keeps that glassy theme going. Both morning and afternoon are glassy, with a 4ft and 4ft SW swell respectively. The energy is moderate (637 and 563). This is another great window for clean, user-friendly waves. The reef here likes a SW swell, so the direction is on point.

We then hit a bit of a flat spell and a few days of cross-on winds. The next real highlight doesn’t pop up until Friday, September 4th, in the afternoon. We get a 5ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind goes glassy again. The energy is pumping (1174), and it’s described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. 5ft at a reef with that much power and glassy conditions? That’s the pick of the bunch.

The following week is mostly average, with small cross-on swells, but there’s another little window on Tuesday, September 8th, afternoon. The wind goes glassy from the NW, with a 4ft SW swell and a 15-second period. The energy is moderate (855). It’s not the standout, but it’s clean.

The last real call is on Sunday, September 13th, in the afternoon. The swell is a tiny 3ft, but it’s a long 15-second period and glassy. For a quiet, clean session on a small board, it’s a nice way to end the forecast.

Bottom line: The best surf on offer is the glassy afternoon of Friday, September 4th, with a solid 5ft SW groundswell. That’s the one for the experienced crew. For a more relaxed, fun wave, the glassy mornings of Wednesday, September 2nd, and the afternoon of Tuesday, September 8th, are your best bets. Don’t bother with the first few days.

Rusty.

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