Las Urracas Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.23° S 70.15° W

Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Las Urracas sea temperature is
18.2°C
1.5° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SW swell with 869 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 1st Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 4th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 4th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Las Urracas over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, but it’s not all plain sailing. The water is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest rubber.

The first few days are the real standout. Tuesday the 1st kicks things off with a clean 5ft SW swell, period around 12 seconds, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is a solid moderate 639 (moderate wave energy). That’s a proper session right there. Morning is glassy with a light westerly, and the afternoon turns dead calm, with a smaller 3ft SW swell, but still glassy. This is the pick of the fortnight for sure.

Wednesday the 2nd keeps the fun rolling. Morning glass again, with a 2ft SW groundswell, but that period jumps to 18 seconds, giving it a lot of push (combined energy 607 - moderate). You’ll get long lulls between sets, but the waves will have shape. The afternoon stays glassy with a 4ft SW swell.

Thursday the 3rd is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is an unknown with a slight offshore wind, but the afternoon is pure glass again with a 3ft SW swell and a 17-second period (combined energy 710 - moderate). That’s a long period groundswell, so it’ll wrap in nicely at this reef, but expect some waiting between sets.

Friday the 4th afternoon looks like a winner with glassy conditions and a 5ft SW, 15-second swell. The energy is climbing to 965 (moderate), so there’s some grunt. The mornings over the weekend are a bit more questionable with some onshore wind, but the afternoons can still clean up.

After that, from the 7th through the 10th, things get a little messy. We’ve got cross-onshore winds and some poor surf quality, with combined energy dropping. The 8th shows a brief window of clean conditions on Tuesday afternoon, with a 3ft SW swell, but it’s nothing to write home about.

The second week is pretty quiet. From the 11th to the 13th, it’s mostly poor surf with cross-onshore winds and weak energy. The combined energy drops to around 299 to 171 (weak). Not worth paddling out.

Then, a late glimmer. Monday the 14th afternoon brings a return of glassy conditions and a 4ft SSW swell with a 16-second period. The combined energy jumps back to 731 (moderate). That’s a promising little window, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it. Tuesday the 15th also has glassy mornings and afternoons with 3ft SSW swell, but by the 16th, it’s mostly back to poor conditions.

So, to wrap it up: your best bet is the first two days of September, with Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd being the absolute standouts for clean, glassy waves. The 14th and 15th looks like a possible secondary run, but it’s further out and less certain.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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1.4
SW
12
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11
1.2
SW
11
0.7
SW
18
1.1
SW
10
0.8
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
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17
1.2
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16
1.4
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15
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14
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13
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13
0.9
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13
0.6
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19
0.8
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18
0.8
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16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
537
255
332
314
240
510
516
587
748
827
869
742
458
347
277
293
375
314
421
305
398
Wind (km/h)
5
W
0
WSW
5
NNE
5
W
0
N
5
NNE
5
W
5
SW
0
SE
10
SW
5
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10
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5
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High Tide
11:36AM1.10m
00:16AM1.18m
12:17PM1.01m
1:05AM1.19m
1:06PM0.91m
2:06AM1.20m
2:14PM0.82m
3:19AM1.22m
3:45PM0.78m
4:37AM1.26m
5:18PM0.79m
5:48AM1.32m
6:29PM0.86m
Low Tide
5:49PM0.35m
6:32AM0.47m
6:23PM0.38m
7:37AM0.52m
7:05PM0.42m
9:01AM0.54m
8:02PM0.46m
10:36AM0.52m
9:19PM0.48m
11:55AM0.46m
10:44PM0.46m
12:55PM0.39m
11:58PM0.41m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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