Las Urracas Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.23° S 70.15° W

Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Las Urracas sea temperature is
19.1°C
2.2° 

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 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SW swell with 278 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Las Urracas in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 18th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 18th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 21st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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0
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2
1
1
1
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2
2
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2
1
2
2
2
2
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.6
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1
SW
10
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
SW
10
0.6
SSW
9
0.5
SW
13
0.8
WSW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
172
178
199
179
176
121
90
82
111
169
150
263
256
246
227
181
122
98
66
87
190
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
15
SSW
5
NNE
5
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
5
SSW
10
SW
0
N
5
SSW
10
SW
0
W
5
SW
5
W
5
WNW
0
NE
5
NW
5
N
0
SW
5
W
0
WNW
Wind State
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cross-on
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glassy
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glassy
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glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
3:31PM0.77m
4:15AM1.12m
5:08PM0.75m
5:29AM1.13m
6:31PM0.78m
6:33AM1.16m
7:25PM0.83m
7:23AM1.20m
8:04PM0.90m
8:05AM1.24m
8:39PM0.98m
8:42AM1.26m
9:12PM1.05m
Low Tide
10:21AM0.57m
8:54PM0.57m
11:48AM0.56m
10:13PM0.60m
12:55PM0.52m
11:36PM0.59m
1:42PM0.47m
00:42AM0.54m
2:17PM0.43m
1:35AM0.49m
2:48PM0.38m
2:20AM0.44m
3:16PM0.34m
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7:33
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7:31
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7:35
7:35
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Temp °C
24
23
19
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Feels °C
24
21
20
21
20
20
20
20
19
20
20
19
19
20
17
19
19
18
20
21
20
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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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