Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s cooking at Las Urracas. This stretch of reef is front and center for the whole outlook, and the good news is that while the immediate days are pretty meh, there are some serious highlights further out if you’re patient.

Right now and into the first week, there’s no standout surf. We’re seeing consistent south-west swells, between about 3ft and 5ft, with moderate energy readings (mostly in the 400–700s). The wind is a persistent light cross-onshore from the SW or SSW, just enough to put a bit of texture on the surface. It’s marginal for the most part, with a few sessions like Wednesday afternoon the 8th and Saturday afternoon the 11th offering slight airs, but nothing that’ll get the heart racing. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, the story starts to shift in the second week. Monday the 13th afternoon shows a glassy window with a 3ft SSW swell, and Tuesday morning the 14th stays glassy with similar size. Wednesday afternoon the 15th goes glassy with a clean 4ft swell from the SW, and the wave energy ticks up a touch (610). That’s a nice session for a solid intermediate.

But the real standouts are on Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st of July. Monday the 20th serves up glassy conditions all day, with the swell building to 6ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon from the SW, period around 13 seconds. The energy jumps into four-digit territory: 1068 and 1221. That’s proper. Tuesday the 21st morning is the biggest call – 8ft SW swell, glassy, with energy at 2008. That’s strong, and it’s going to push hard on the reef. This is experienced surfer territory, no place for beginners. The optimum swell direction for this break is from the WSW, and while this is SW, it’s well-aligned enough to get quality lines, especially on a reef setup. The afternoon of the 21st gets a little cross-on, so aim for the morning. Tuesday the 21st is the standout.

Crowds are listed as “sometimes” at Las Urracas, so you can expect company on the best days, but it’s not a circus. The reef handles the long-period groundswell well, with periods over 13 seconds allowing for better wave shape and more energy between sets.

Sign off: Rusty

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