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Lat Long: 20.23° S 70.15° W

Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Las Urracas sea temperature is
19.4°C
1.2° 

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 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,634 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 (Oct 17) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 12PM. 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+) 6PM (Sat 17th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 19th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 22nd Oct)6ft (1.8m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
16
1.5
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.2
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
18
1.2
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17
1.3
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16
1.5
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16
1.5
SW
16
1.7
SW
14
1.8
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
1.7
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1055
936
581
410
335
286
657
648
706
702
851
931
1096
1055
1155
1494
1613
1171
590
801
495
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
NE
5
SW
5
WSW
10
NNE
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
N
0
NW
5
W
0
E
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
0
SE
10
SSW
20
SW
5
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
3:09PM0.75m
3:21AM1.15m
4:43PM0.76m
4:31AM1.13m
6:01PM0.81m
5:36AM1.14m
6:52PM0.88m
6:30AM1.16m
7:31PM0.97m
7:15AM1.17m
8:05PM1.06m
7:57AM1.18m
8:38PM1.16m
Low Tide
9:50AM0.54m
7:58PM0.61m
11:04AM0.53m
9:17PM0.65m
12:05PM0.51m
10:50PM0.65m
12:49PM0.47m
00:06AM0.61m
1:24PM0.42m
1:04AM0.56m
1:54PM0.38m
1:54AM0.50m
2:23PM0.34m
2:40AM0.45m
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Temp °C
21
21
19
22
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19
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22
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Feels °C
20
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21
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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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