Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s heading to Las Urracas over the next couple of weeks. It’s a mixed start, but there are some killer windows if you’ve got patience.

The pattern kicks off with messy cross-onshore winds and choppy water. The swell is around, but it ain’t clean. The real highlights are the glassy days, especially in the second week, when everything lines up. Water temp is 17°, right on average for this time of year – nothing unusual.

Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th of July are a write-off. Winds are cross-onshore from the SSW at 6–9 mph, and the waves are choppy. Swell is 4–5 ft from the SSW, with periods of 12 to 19 seconds – that long period means groundswell, but the wind is ruining it. Energy is moderate to strong (908–1102). Not worth it.

Monday the 6th is similar: 5 ft of SSW swell, 16-second period, still cross-onshore and choppy. Energy is high (1347–1399). Stay on the beach.

Tuesday the 7th of July flips the script. Morning and afternoon go glassy – zero wind. Swell drops to 4–5 ft from the SW, 15–16 second period. Clean, glassy lines. Energy is still solid (814–997). This is a good window for intermediate surfers: smooth, decent push, not epic but nice.

Wednesday the 8th stays glassy with 3 ft, 14–15 second SW swell. Energy drops to 460–467. Small but clean. Good for a log or a quiet session.

Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th mornings get a bit lumpy with light cross-onshore, but Friday the 10th afternoon goes glassy again – 4 ft SW swell, 13 seconds, 631 energy. That afternoon could be a sneaky good one.

Saturday the 11th is cross-onshore, skip it.

Now Sunday the 12th of July: this is the big one. Morning is glassy with 4 ft SW swell, 18-second period – very long period groundswell. Energy is huge at 1377. Excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets even better: 5 ft, 16 seconds, glassy calm, energy at 1736. This is the standout. The SW swell matches the optimum direction for this reef (WSW) pretty well, and those long periods will wrap nicely. Sets will be spaced out, so plan accordingly.

Monday the 13th morning has 7 ft SW swell but onshore wind – too big and messy. The afternoon goes glassy with 7 ft, 13 seconds, 1327 energy. That 7 ft is expert territory. Glassy and solid.

Tuesday the 14th stays clean: 5–6 ft SW swell, 11–12 seconds, glassy. Energy moderate to strong (697–890). Another good day.

Wednesday the 15th afternoon goes glassy again with 5 ft, 11 seconds from the SSW. Energy 725. Clean and fun.

Thursday the 16th is cross-onshore, skip it.

Friday the 17th of July – another banger. Morning glassy with 6 ft, 16-second SSW swell, energy 1487. Excellent for experienced surfers. Afternoon sees cross-offshore winds from the NNE at 3 mph, 5 ft, 15 seconds, energy 1201. Clean, punchy, lined up. Second standout.

From Saturday the 18th onward, the swell fades: 4–4 ft, dropping to 3 ft by Sunday the 19th, with light cross-onshore wind. Energy drops to 293–636. The run fizzles. A couple of days with no real recommendations after that.

Best on offer: Sunday the 12th and Friday the 17th of July. Glassy, solid SW groundswell, long periods, excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Las Urracas is a very consistent reef, and when it’s glassy, it’s magic. Crowds are possible, so get in early.

Rusty.

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