
Surf Forecasts:
Las Urracas surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,287 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 21s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s is also forecast. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 8AM. 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 (Sat 4th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Urracas over the next 16 days.
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Alright, let’s break this down for the next couple weeks. The surf’s gonna be all over the place, but there are some gems if you time it right.
Water temp’s about 63° — right where it should be for this time of year, nothing weird.
We start on Friday, July 3rd, with a solid 6 ft SSW swell hitting Las Urracas (reef). The combined swell energy is pumpin’ at 1080 — that’s a lot of power. But the wind’s mostly cross-on from the SSW and WSW, so it’s gonna be choppy. Friday’s more of a look-and-see day.
Saturday the 4th is smaller — 3 ft in the mornin’, 4 ft in the arvo from the SW and SSW. Wind stays cross-on and picks up to 12 mph in the afternoon, keepin’ things messy. Energy readings are 552 and 1095 — not great.
Now Sunday July 5th — that’s where it gets good. A clean 4 ft SW swell with a killer 19-second period — that’s proper long-period groundswell, perfect for a reef. The wind goes glassy in the afternoon with just a light air. Combined energy’s strong at 1102 in the mornin’ and 1032 in the arvo. That Sunday afternoon session is your standout. Clean, lined-up waves for experienced surfers. Crowds can show up sometimes here, so get out early.
Monday the 6th bumps up to 5 ft from the SW, 16-second period, and energy numbers of 1396 and 1341 — huge power. But the cross-on wind messes up the surface. Skip it.
Tuesday the 7th is a gem. Morning has offshore SW winds at 3 mph with 5 ft SW swell, and by afternoon the wind goes dead calm — glassy. That arvo session with 4 ft SW swell, 15-second period, and 781 energy is gonna be smooth and clean. Best day of the first week.
Wednesday the 8th stays glassy in the mornin’ with 3 ft SW swell — clean but small. Thursday the 9th is marginal all day with cross-on wind and 4 ft swell.
Next Friday the 10th, the morning’s messy, but the afternoon turns glassy with 4 ft SW swell and a 13-second period. Nice late window. Saturday the 11th offers a glassy arvo with 3 ft SSW swell — small but clean. Sunday the 12th is another standout: afternoon glass, 4 ft SSW swell with a long 16-second period, energy at 876. Quality wave for a reef.
Monday the 13th brings another glassy arvo — 4 ft SSW swell, 14 seconds, 678 energy. Clean. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are rough, but Wednesday the 15th afternoon turns glassy again with 3 ft SSW swell. Thursday the 16th morning is a beauty: 5 ft SW swell, glassy winds, 10-second period, 628 energy — clean and fun. But Thursday arvo the wind swings cross-on at 9 mph and the surf hits 5 ft, turnin’ choppy.
Friday the 17th afternoon cleans up — glassy with 3 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, 784 energy. Saturday the 18th brings a clean cross-off breeze in the arvo with 4 ft SW swell. A nice way to wrap it up.
The standout sessions? Sunday July 5th afternoon and Tuesday July 7th afternoon — both glassy, both with solid groundswell and proper energy. That’s where I’d be.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1080 | 1061 | 904 | 221 | 449 | 384 | 834 | 710 | 1213 | 1256 | 1225 | 1087 | 871 | 704 | 543 | 401 | 350 | 515 | 546 | 581 | 641 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:27AM1.34m | 00:05AM0.86m | 12:01PM1.30m | 00:49AM0.88m | 12:37PM1.24m | 1:37AM0.91m | 1:16PM1.17m | 2:30AM0.96m | 2:01PM1.09m | 3:27AM1.04m | 2:56PM1.01m | 4:26AM1.13m | 4:02PM0.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:29PM0.39m | 5:18AM0.50m | 7:02PM0.39m | 6:01AM0.54m | 7:36PM0.39m | 6:53AM0.58m | 8:11PM0.39m | 7:59AM0.62m | 8:50PM0.39m | 9:18AM0.63m | 9:33PM0.39m | 10:45AM0.61m | 10:22PM0.38m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
1080 | 1061 | 904 | 116 | 449 | 164 | 268 | 219 | 1213 | 1256 | 1225 | 1087 | 871 | 704 | 543 | 401 | 350 | 515 | 546 | 581 | 641 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 26 | SW 24 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 |
— | 26 | 22 | 215 | 368 | 135 | 834 | 710 | 162 | 140 | 116 | 98 | 75 | 77 | 53 | 43 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | SSW 18 | W 18 | SSW 8 | SW 12 | W 17 |
— | — | — | 221 | 149 | 384 | — | 103 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 31 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 129 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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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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