Surf Forecasts:
Las Urracas surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with 911 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) 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 (Tue 14th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Urracas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Overall, the pattern is a bit of a slow burner. We've got a run of small, marginal days to start, so don't get your hopes up for the first week. The real spark is looking like it might come towards the end of the month, with a solid pulse of long-period groundswell that could be a proper standout.
Let's talk about *Las Urracas*. This is a reef setup, and it's a very consistent spot, so it's always in the conversation. The water's sitting at 63°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first decent opportunity doesn't really roll around until Thursday, July 16th. The morning and afternoon both look promising with glassy conditions, a clean 4ft of swell from the SW, and a moderate energy level (587 and 500). That's your best bet for the early part of the week. It's not huge, but clean and rideable. Friday the 17th sees the swell drop right off, with only 1ft to 3ft on offer, so it'll be a slow one.
We get a bit of a tease on Sunday, July 19th. The afternoon looks absolutely perfect with no wind, glassy conditions, and a tidy 4ft WSW swell (526 energy). That's a window to watch.
The next real standout, however, is a bit further out. We're looking at Saturday, July 25th. The morning is glassy, with a solid 6ft swell from the SSW (745 energy), and the afternoon is even better with calm, glassy conditions and 5ft from the SW (624 energy). That's a full day of quality surf on the reef. It's not too big for intermediates, but it's got enough grunt to get you going.
Then, hold onto your boards for Wednesday, July 29th. This is the one that could be special. We're seeing a strong pulse of SW groundswell, hitting 6ft in the morning and a solid 7ft in the afternoon. The period is a very long 15 seconds, and the combined energy is pumping at 1524 and 1660, which is strong. This is a proper groundswell. The wind is a light cross-onshore, but with that much energy, it'll still be a memorable session for the experienced crew. It's pushing into that expert-only territory at 7ft, so be mindful. This is a month away, so keep an eye on it, but it has the potential to be the best day of the whole outlook.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 962 | 691 | 834 | 407 | 736 | 814 | 581 | 486 | 314 | 161 | 76 | 418 | 485 | 441 | 837 | 500 | 399 | 275 | 533 | 436 | 540 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:56AM1.57m | 9:21PM0.91m | 9:45AM1.58m | 10:13PM0.94m | 10:32AM1.56m | 11:05PM0.97m | 11:19AM1.49m | 11:57PM1.00m | 12:05PM1.39m | 00:52AM1.02m | 12:51PM1.27m | 1:49AM1.04m | 1:40PM1.14m | 2:51AM1.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:52PM0.27m | 2:54AM0.26m | 4:39PM0.24m | 3:46AM0.27m | 5:24PM0.23m | 4:39AM0.31m | 6:08PM0.25m | 5:33AM0.37m | 6:52PM0.27m | 6:31AM0.44m | 7:36PM0.31m | 7:36AM0.52m | 8:20PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 |
| kJ | 962 | 691 | 834 | 384 | 736 | 814 | 581 | 486 | 314 | 161 | 38 | 418 | 485 | 441 | 837 | 500 | 399 | 275 | 533 | 436 | 540 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SSW 13 | NW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 6 | NW 13 | NW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 20 | 145 | 7 | 407 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 60 | 98 | 144 | 151 | 175 | 99 | 111 | 131 | 57 | 91 | 71 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 14 | SW 7 | — | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 6 | — | NW 12 | NW 12 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | NW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | W 11 | W 23 | W 22 | W 22 |
| kJ | 8 | 12 | — | 17 | 17 | 1 | — | 6 | 6 | 31 | 76 | 25 | 41 | 71 | 5 | 38 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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