Las Urracas Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.23° S 70.15° W

Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Las Urracas sea temperature is
17.3° C
0.2° 

Las Urracas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Las Urracas surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WSW swell with 972 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 15th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 15th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 21st Jul)6ft (1.9m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Urracas over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we've got a slow start. The first few days are a bit of a write-off with marginal surf, so don't rush out the door just yet. The real action starts to build from next week, and there’s a couple of windows that are going to be worth circling on the calendar.

The standout is Las Urracas, a reef break that's very consistent and handles a WSW swell best. There's a bit of a wait, but the period from Wednesday the 24th of July through to the end of the month is where the magic happens. The water is about average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the wetsuit.

Let's break it down. The first decent morning hits on Thursday the 16th of July. We’ve got clean 4ft swell from the SW, with a period of 13 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. That’s a solid, clean wave with moderate energy (587) and good shape. It’s a nice little window, but the swell is still building.

The wind stays light and variable through the weekend, but the swell is a bit inconsistent. Saturday afternoon the 18th has glassy conditions on a 4ft WSW swell, but it’s nothing to write home about. Things get a little messy through the middle of the following week as the wind swings cross-onshore, and the swell hangs around the 5ft to 6ft range with moderate energy (672 to 996). It’s surfable, but not the best conditions.

Now, here’s the good stuff. The 24th of July, a Friday, is where it starts to get interesting. The morning has 5ft of swell from the SW with a 9-second period, but the wind is glassy. The real standout is the afternoon: 5ft of SW groundswell, glassy conditions, and the energy jumps to 726. The waves are going to be clean and fun. That trend continues into Saturday the 25th, with another glassy afternoon session, 5ft from the SW, period 11 seconds, and solid energy at 603. This is the best run of the forecast.

Then, on the 29th of July, a Wednesday, we see a real spike. The afternoon brings a 5ft SW groundswell at 14 seconds, and the wind goes glassy. The energy is pumping at 1154, which is strong. This is for experienced surfers. The following morning, Thursday the 30th, the swell jumps to 7ft, still from the SW with a 14-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is a massive 1703. This is a serious, powerful groundswell. It’s a long-period swell, which will be peeling beautifully down the reef at Las Urracas, but it’s solidly in the expert-only zone. For the average punter, it's going to be a handful.

The long period in that last swell (15-17 seconds) is significant, meaning the waves will have plenty of power and shape, but the sets will be spaced out, giving you time to get in position. The west-northwest and north-northeast winds in the final days will keep it glassy, so it’s going to be pure.

To sum it up, the best windows are the afternoon of the 24th and the 25th of July for solid, clean waves, and then the 29th and 30th of July for the big, powerful groundswell that’s only for the experienced crew. The break is consistent, so once it turns on, it’ll hold. Keep an eye on the crowds; it’s a spot that can get busy when it’s good.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tue
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Swell
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13
1.2
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12
1.6
SW
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1.6
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
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12
0.8
SW
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0.5
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13
1.3
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11
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11
1.2
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10
1.1
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10
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12
1.2
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1.1
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11
1.6
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11
1.7
WSW
11
1.7
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11
1.8
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12
1.9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
834
407
736
814
581
486
314
158
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396
382
277
232
477
399
280
637
713
673
889
939
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
10
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10
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0
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5
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5
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5
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High Tide
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
2:33PM1.02m
Low Tide
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
8:50AM0.58m
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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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