
Surf Forecasts:
Las Urracas surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,366 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 8s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 5AM. 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 | 8PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Urracas over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here with the outlook for Las Urracas.
We’ve got a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. The first week looks pretty average with a lot of cross-onshore wind, but don’t write it off entirely. A few windows of glassy conditions pop up, and the second week actually shapes up with some real potential for clean waves, especially if you're experienced.
Starting off right now on Friday morning, July 3rd, it’s not looking great. We’ve got a decent 6ft SSW swell pushing in with a 14-second period, so there's plenty of energy (1080), but that SW cross-onshore wind is messing it up. It’s choppy and just marginal. That same vibe carries through Saturday with the swell dropping fast to 3ft, then 2ft. Sunday brings it back up a touch to 4ft from the SW with a long 19-second period (1102 combined energy), but again, that cross-onshore breeze spoils the party.
Monday the 6th still has cross-onshore wind but the swell builds back to 5ft SSW with a clean 16-second period, and the energy is strong (1396). It’s surfable but not clean.
Now here’s a standout: Tuesday afternoon, July 7th. The wind drops to absolutely glassy, calm conditions. The swell is 4ft from the SW with a nice 15-second period (772 combined energy). This is a real window for clean, lined-up waves. Wednesday morning and afternoon, July 8th, also turn glassy with a 3ft and 3ft SW swell (464 and 512 combined energy). That’s a beautiful run of clean surf, perfect for an intermediate surfer looking for smooth rides.
Thursday the 9th afternoon also goes glassy with 4ft SW swell and a 16-second period (653 combined energy). Another quality session. Friday the 10th morning has offshore wind (WSW) with 4ft SW swell, but the wave comment is a bit uncertain. Still worth a paddle.
The second week picks up nicely. Sunday morning, July 12th, is totally flat calm glassy with 4ft SW swell (687 combined energy). Monday the 13th is also all glassy, with 4ft SW swell (622) in the morning and 3ft (538) in the afternoon. This is a clean, user-friendly run.
The real standout for the whole period? Friday morning, July 17th. We’ve got 5ft SSW swell with a solid 11-second period and very strong energy (1097). The wind is glassy offshore from the ESE, which is perfect for this reef. The forecast calls for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the bunch.
The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing out of the ordinary. Las Urracas is a reef set-up that’s very consistent, so there's normally something to work with. It does get cross-onshore a lot here, but when the wind goes glassy or offshore, it’s a gem. Crowds can show up sometimes, so get in early on those glassy mornings.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thu 9 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 21 | 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 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
701 | 1080 | 1061 | 904 | 221 | 368 | 384 | 834 | 710 | 1213 | 1256 | 1225 | 1087 | 871 | 704 | 543 | 407 | 350 | 527 | 628 | 620 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:24PM0.85m | 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 | 4:39AM0.46m | 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 | ||||||||
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | |
6:12 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 8 | SW 8 | 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 16 |
701 | 1080 | 1061 | 904 | 133 | 136 | 173 | 268 | 219 | 1213 | 1256 | 1225 | 1087 | 871 | 704 | 543 | 407 | 350 | 527 | 628 | 620 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | — | SW 26 | SW 24 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 |
82 | — | 26 | 22 | 215 | 171 | 135 | 834 | 710 | 162 | 140 | 119 | 98 | 75 | 68 | 54 | 54 | 44 | 31 | 30 | 27 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 21 | SW 20 | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | SW 18 | W 18 | W 18 | W 18 |
— | — | — | — | 221 | 368 | 384 | — | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 118 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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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