Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Las Urracas over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a real mixed bag on the cards. The outlook kicks off with a bit of a wait, but once it gets going, there’s some proper magic in the water. The early part of the week is a bit of a non-starter, but hang tight, because from Monday afternoon, the stars start to align.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Monday afternoon, August 3rd. The breeze drops to nothing, going glassy, and a solid groundswell from the SW at 5ft with a long 13-second period rolls in. The combined energy is moderate at 684, and it’s going to be clean as a whistle. That’s your first window.

Tuesday, August 4th, is a beauty. The swell holds at 5ft from the SW, with a 12-second period, and both morning and afternoon are glassy. The energy is ramping up (739 in the morning, 755 in the afternoon). This is that classic, clean, consistent reef-break goodness. The water is sitting at 66°, which is a solid 4° warmer than normal for this time of year – seriously unusual, you’ll barely need a spring suit.

Wednesday, August 5th, is more of the same perfection. Waves at 5ft, SW, 12 seconds, and glassy all day. The combined energy hits 827 in the morning – that’s a proper push. This is the kind of day where you’ll be kicking yourself if you’re stuck at work.

Thursday, August 6th, gets a little tricky in the morning with a light cross-on breeze, but hold on for the afternoon. The wind drops to glass, the swell is 4ft but the period stretches out to a very long 16 seconds, and the energy jumps to a strong 1227. This is a proper groundswell, and it’ll be bending beautifully around the reef. It’s getting a bit sizey for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is a standout.

Friday, August 7th, is another glassy gem. The morning is clean with 4ft, 14-second SW swell, and the afternoon goes dead calm with the wind at 0 mph and 5ft waves. Energy is in the 900s. Just beautiful.

We hit a bit of a lull over the weekend and into early next week, with the wind picking up and the quality dropping. There’s a bump of bigger swell (6ft) on Monday, August 10th, but it’s choppy and cross-on – more of a kite-surfing proposition than a clean paddle session.

The real standout in the second week is Tuesday, August 11th. The afternoon goes completely glassy, dead calm, with a 6ft SW swell and a solid 13-second period. The combined energy is a massive 1427. This is excellent, powerful surf for experienced surfers only. Size is up there, and that reef will be working hard.

The following week starts to fade. There’s a glimpse of hope on Thursday, August 13th, when the afternoon turns glassy again with a tiny 2ft swell but a very long 18-second period. Energy is 731. It’ll be small but clean and perfect for a longboard.

Then, another big pulse shows up on Monday, August 17th. The morning is glassy, with 6ft, 14-second SW swell and a combined energy of 1476. That’s a strong, powerful swell. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-on breeze, but that morning window is a serious contender for the best of the whole run.

Best on Offer: The clear winner is the afternoon of Thursday, August 6th, for that beautiful long-period groundswell and glassy conditions. The very close second is the morning of Monday, August 17th, for raw power and clean conditions. Tuesday, August 11th afternoon is also a beast.

Keep in mind, this is a reef setup, so it handles the long-period swells better than a beach break would. Crowds are always a possibility here, so get out early.

Rusty.

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