Las Urracas Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.23° S 70.15° W

Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Las Urracas sea temperature is
18.7°C
2.1° 

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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SW swell with 677 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 8th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 8th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 10th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up at Las Urracas, but there are a couple of absolute gems if you time it right. This reef break is super consistent and exposed to that south-west swell, which is exactly what it likes. Water temp is sitting at 66°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – you won't be needing a thick suit, that’s for sure.

Let’s kick off with Tuesday, September 8th. The morning is looking primo – glassy as a mirror with no wind and a clean 4ft SW swell (14-second period). The combined energy is moderate (579). Offshore is ENE, which is the optimum direction for this spot, so wave shape should be sweet. This is the standout session of the whole outlook. Get out there early.

Tuesday afternoon, the onshore wind picks up (6 mph from the WSW) and the quality drops right off – don’t bother.

Wednesday, September 9th stays poor. Cross-onshore winds and small, weak swell (3ft SW) with moderate energy (630 in the morning). Choppy and not worth a paddle.

Thursday morning, September 10th is another glassy, clean morning with a solid 4ft SW swell (15-second period) and moderate to strong energy (701). This is the second real standout – winds are glassy, the swell has some punch, and the reef should be handling it beautifully. This is a morning for the intermediate crew.

After that, things get ordinary. Friday through to most of Sunday the wind is messy, swell drops, and it’s either cross-on or onshore. Saturday morning, September 12th, has a glassy start with a small 3ft SW swell and moderate energy (305), good for a longboard or a foiler but nothing special.

Monday, September 14th has a long-period swell (18 seconds, 2ft) but cross-on wind – these long-period swells at a reef can still offer up some clean lines if you’re patient, but be ready for longer gaps between sets. Energy is moderate (493).

Tuesday morning, September 15th is worth a mention – glassy again with 3ft SW swell (15 seconds) and strong energy (536). Clean conditions, but the size is small. A nice paddle.

After Wednesday, September 16th, it fades into mostly disappointing surf for over a week. Small swell, cross-onshore winds, and the energy barely tickles – from 204 right down to 106 by Friday, September 18th. That Friday arvo sees a tiny 1.0ft swell with a very long 21-second period – talk about a long wait between waves. Not for the impatient.

The tail end of the period shows a slight flicker. Saturday, September 19th afternoon turns glassy again with 3ft SW swell (11 seconds) and moderate energy (258) – a decent little window. Then Monday, September 21st kicks off with dead calm conditions, glassy, with a 2ft SW swell (10 seconds) and moderate energy (201) – good for a mellow session.

From Tuesday, September 22nd to Wednesday, September 23rd, the swell builds back to 4ft – 4ft SW, but the wind stays cross-on. Moderate to strong energy (up to 595) but the conditions just aren’t quite clean enough to call it a top day.

Overall: Tuesday September 8th morning and Thursday September 10th morning are your two best waves by far. Everything else is either small, windy, or just average. The long mid-month flat spell is real – don’t expect much from the 16th through the 20th.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
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SW
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1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
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12
0.8
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12
0.8
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12
1.2
SW
11
1.1
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10
1.2
SW
10
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
447
410
387
340
335
369
677
459
440
295
290
286
178
172
193
328
235
264
252
362
427
Wind (km/h)
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S
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
5
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
S
15
SW
0
WNW
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
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10
SSW
15
SW
5
SSW
10
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10
SW
5
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Wind State
glassy
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glassy
High Tide
8:24PM0.94m
8:40AM1.42m
9:12PM1.03m
9:26AM1.42m
9:56PM1.11m
10:09AM1.39m
10:37PM1.18m
10:50AM1.33m
11:18PM1.22m
11:29AM1.24m
11:58PM1.24m
12:08PM1.13m
00:38AM1.23m
Low Tide
2:42PM0.32m
2:02AM0.35m
3:23PM0.27m
2:57AM0.30m
4:01PM0.24m
3:47AM0.28m
4:37PM0.23m
4:36AM0.28m
5:11PM0.24m
5:23AM0.31m
5:44PM0.28m
6:10AM0.36m
6:15PM0.33m
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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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