Las Urracas Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.23° S 70.15° W

Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Las Urracas sea temperature is
18.5°C
1.9° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,687 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 24th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 28th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are pretty flat and messy, so don't get too excited just yet. The water temperature is sitting at 65°F and running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is nice for a dawn patrol.

Things start to look a little more promising around Wednesday afternoon, on the 26th of August. We’re looking at tiny swells of about 2 feet out of the WSW, but the wind goes glassy, and the waves are surfable – just very ordinary. Not a standout, but a sign of things to come. Thursday afternoon the 27th is the first real flicker of life, with a 3-foot SW swell and glassy conditions. The wave energy is a moderate 323, and it's expected to be good surf conditions. It's small, but clean.

Now, the big news is a solid pulse of SW groundswell that arrives on Friday the 28th of August. Swell height jumps to 8 feet early, with a very long period of 16 seconds, and the energy is a massive 2694. This is proper, powerful groundswell. The wind is offshore in the morning, but it's a bit cross-on for the afternoon. Keep in mind, this is a reef break, and with a long period, it will be handling that energy well. This is a wave for experienced surfers; it's going to be heavy and powerful. The swell holds through Saturday but stays a bit cross-on and a little smaller.

After that, the surf backs off a bit through the end of August and into early September. There's still some smaller, clean windows. Monday afternoon the 31st of August looks nice with 3 feet of SW swell and glassy conditions, so that's a good session for a log or a mid-length.

The real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Friday the 4th of September. The morning brings a 5-foot SW swell, glassy as can be with a light WNW wind, and the wave energy is a strong 1868. It's rated as excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The afternoon is similar, with 6 feet of SW swell and light winds. The period is 14 seconds, so it's a long-period groundswell that will be lining up beautifully on this reef. This is the best on offer, no doubt about it. The weekend after that looks a bit more ordinary again, with smaller waves and more cross-on wind.

So, the call is to hold tight through the early week, enjoy the little clean-up sessions on Thursday and Monday, but bank your energy for that Friday the 4th of September. It's the one that's got the most to offer.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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9
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0.7
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
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0.7
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0.7
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0.9
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12
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18
2.3
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2.4
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2.2
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14
1.9
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1.6
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1.5
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1.4
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Energy kJ
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53
99
151
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144
123
156
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216
686
2687
2483
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1347
1200
966
742
635
551
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
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High Tide
7:30PM0.85m
7:43AM1.29m
8:08PM0.90m
8:20AM1.33m
8:42PM0.95m
8:53AM1.34m
9:16PM1.00m
9:25AM1.34m
9:49PM1.04m
9:57AM1.31m
10:22PM1.09m
10:28AM1.26m
10:57PM1.12m
Low Tide
00:58AM0.45m
2:33PM0.39m
1:41AM0.41m
3:03PM0.36m
2:21AM0.38m
3:32PM0.33m
2:58AM0.36m
3:59PM0.31m
3:35AM0.36m
4:26PM0.31m
4:13AM0.37m
4:52PM0.31m
4:54AM0.39m
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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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