
Surf Forecasts:
Las Urracas surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SW swell with 652 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Urracas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 |
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322 | 245 | 212 | 605 | 500 | 366 | 297 | 379 | 405 | 317 | 256 | 230 | 286 | 300 | 534 | 617 | 652 | 457 | 284 | 241 | 246 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 12:05PM1.39m | 00:52AM1.02m | 12:51PM1.27m | 1:49AM1.04m | 1:40PM1.14m | 2:51AM1.07m | 2:33PM1.02m | 3:54AM1.11m | 3:36PM0.91m | 4:57AM1.15m | 4:47PM0.84m | 5:55AM1.20m | 5:58PM0.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:52PM0.27m | 6:31AM0.44m | 7:36PM0.31m | 7:36AM0.52m | 8:20PM0.35m | 8:50AM0.58m | 9:06PM0.39m | 10:16AM0.60m | 9:56PM0.43m | 11:41AM0.58m | 10:48PM0.45m | 12:51PM0.54m | 11:41PM0.45m | ||||||||
7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 |
322 | 245 | 194 | 605 | 500 | 366 | 297 | 379 | 405 | 317 | 256 | 230 | 286 | 300 | 534 | 617 | 652 | 457 | 284 | 241 | 246 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
104 | 134 | 212 | 52 | 151 | 108 | 94 | 93 | 107 | 111 | 81 | 79 | 45 | 40 | 143 | 86 | 163 | 159 | 133 | 133 | 111 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | SW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 22 | W 22 | W 22 | W 21 | WNW 21 | WNW 21 | WNW 20 | WNW 20 | WNW 19 | WNW 19 | WNW 18 | WNW 18 | SW 14 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 |
21 | 31 | 118 | 37 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 36 | 43 | 42 | 38 | 75 | 73 | 69 | 66 | 65 | 47 | 59 | 53 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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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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