Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with the outlook for Las Urracas.

We’ve got a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. The first week looks pretty average with a lot of cross-onshore wind, but don’t write it off entirely. A few windows of glassy conditions pop up, and the second week actually shapes up with some real potential for clean waves, especially if you're experienced.

Starting off right now on Friday morning, July 3rd, it’s not looking great. We’ve got a decent 6ft SSW swell pushing in with a 14-second period, so there's plenty of energy (1080), but that SW cross-onshore wind is messing it up. It’s choppy and just marginal. That same vibe carries through Saturday with the swell dropping fast to 3ft, then 2ft. Sunday brings it back up a touch to 4ft from the SW with a long 19-second period (1102 combined energy), but again, that cross-onshore breeze spoils the party.

Monday the 6th still has cross-onshore wind but the swell builds back to 5ft SSW with a clean 16-second period, and the energy is strong (1396). It’s surfable but not clean.

Now here’s a standout: Tuesday afternoon, July 7th. The wind drops to absolutely glassy, calm conditions. The swell is 4ft from the SW with a nice 15-second period (772 combined energy). This is a real window for clean, lined-up waves. Wednesday morning and afternoon, July 8th, also turn glassy with a 3ft and 3ft SW swell (464 and 512 combined energy). That’s a beautiful run of clean surf, perfect for an intermediate surfer looking for smooth rides.

Thursday the 9th afternoon also goes glassy with 4ft SW swell and a 16-second period (653 combined energy). Another quality session. Friday the 10th morning has offshore wind (WSW) with 4ft SW swell, but the wave comment is a bit uncertain. Still worth a paddle.

The second week picks up nicely. Sunday morning, July 12th, is totally flat calm glassy with 4ft SW swell (687 combined energy). Monday the 13th is also all glassy, with 4ft SW swell (622) in the morning and 3ft (538) in the afternoon. This is a clean, user-friendly run.

The real standout for the whole period? Friday morning, July 17th. We’ve got 5ft SSW swell with a solid 11-second period and very strong energy (1097). The wind is glassy offshore from the ESE, which is perfect for this reef. The forecast calls for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the bunch.

The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing out of the ordinary. Las Urracas is a reef set-up that’s very consistent, so there's normally something to work with. It does get cross-onshore a lot here, but when the wind goes glassy or offshore, it’s a gem. Crowds can show up sometimes, so get in early on those glassy mornings.

Rusty.

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