Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here. Right, let's have a look at what's on offer for Las Urracas. This forecast period is a bit of a mixed bag, but there are some real gems if you're patient.

The standout will be the run from the 26th of July through to the 1st of August, with a good pulse of long-period groundswell and mostly clean conditions. For the real standout, though, I've got my eye on the 27th of July. Both the morning and afternoon are looking absolutely mint. The water is sitting at 64°, which is about average for this time of year, so no dramas there.

Alright, let's break it down. The first decent window comes on Saturday the 18th of July. The morning is a bit marginal with a 4 ft SW swell and a light onshore breeze, but the afternoon cleans right up. It goes glassy, with a 4 ft WSW swell and a solid 10-second period. The energy is moderate (410). It's a good warm-up.

Sunday the 19th of July is a step up. The morning is glassy with a 5 ft WSW swell running at 12 seconds. This is a proper groundswell, and the energy jumps to a solid 694. The afternoon stays glassy, dropping a touch to 4 ft. This is a very good day.

Monday the 20th of July has a glassy afternoon with a 4 ft, 12-second WSW swell and moderate energy (482). It's a good option if you missed the weekend.

The middle of the week gets a bit scratchy. Tuesday the 21st of July has a moderate cross-onshore breeze that chops things up. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd of July are similar, with light cross-onshore winds making for marginal surf. The swell bumps up to 5 ft on Thursday, but the wind is just off.

Now, for the real highlight. From Saturday the 25th of July, the wind pattern shifts. The morning sees a very long-period 21-second SW groundswell, but it's only 2 ft. The energy is still strong (575) because of that period. The wind is a clean cross-offshore. This is a sneaky one for a longboard or a quiet session.

Sunday the 26th of July is where it starts to get epic. The afternoon is glassy with a 2 ft, 18-second SW groundswell. The energy is high (665). This is a beautiful, clean groundswell that will wrap around the reef perfectly.

Monday the 27th of July is the pick of the bunch. The morning is glassy with a 3 ft, 15-second swell (650 energy). The afternoon is an absolute dream: completely calm, glassy conditions with a 4 ft, 16-second SW groundswell packing 689 energy. This is the session to wait for. The reef will be working its magic.

Tuesday the 28th of July brings a big increase in size. The swell jumps to 6 ft in the morning and 7 ft in the afternoon, both from the WSW at 15 seconds. The energy is very strong (2042 and 2268). This is expert territory now, especially with a slight cross-onshore wind. It's a big, powerful groundswell that will be heavy on the reef.

Wednesday the 29th of July stays big, with 7 ft and 6 ft swells, and the energy is still very strong (1662 and 1325). The wind is light cross-onshore, so it's a bit messy for the size.

Thursday the 30th of July is a nice drop back to a more manageable 5 ft, and the morning is glassy with a 12-second SW swell (705 energy). The afternoon stays glassy at 5 ft. This is another excellent day.

The first week of August kicks off with a glassy Saturday (1st) with a 2 ft, 16-second groundswell, and a glassy afternoon with a 3 ft, 15-second WSW swell. The energy is high (732).

Then, on Sunday the 2nd of August, the swell picks up again. The afternoon is the real standout here: completely glassy, with a 5 ft, 14-second SW swell and a very strong energy of 1074. The forecast calls for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is a big, clean, powerful groundswell for the reef. If you're an expert, this is your session.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is the 27th of July for the cleanest, most beautiful groundswell. For the big boys, the 2nd of August afternoon is the one to circle. Don't bother with the middle of the week if you're fussy about wind.

Rusty.

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