Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Las Urracas over the next couple of weeks.

This spot is a reef break, very consistent, and it’s going to be a bit of a slow burner to start. The first few days from Tuesday the 28th of July through to Wednesday the 29th are a bit of a write-off, honestly. The swell is there, around 4ft to 6ft from the SW, but that cross-on wind from the SSW is messing up the surface. It’s not terrible, but it’s not the clean glass you want for a reef. The combined energy is moderate (928 to 1265), but the conditions are just marginal. Not worth paddling out for.

Then Thursday the 30th of July, things start to get interesting. The wind drops right out, going glassy, and the swell is a clean 5ft to 4ft from the SW, with a period of 12 seconds – proper groundswell. The combined energy drops to 560, but it’s all about quality. The water is about average for this time of year. This is where you want to be. The morning session on Thursday is the standout of that first week. Glassy, clean lines, and not too crowded usually.

Friday the 31st of July and Saturday the 1st of August are a bit of a mixed bag. Friday is small and choppy. Saturday afternoon though, the wind swings glassy again, and you get a 4ft SW swell with a 10-second period. The energy is moderate (471). It’s a good option for a late session, but not a classic.

The 2nd and 3rd of August have a few glassy moments, but the swell drops off to under 3ft. The 3rd of August afternoon is particularly calm with zero wind and a 2ft WSW swell. It’s clean but tiny.

Now, the real fireworks start on the 7th of August. Friday the 7th is an absolute standout. The morning shows a 7ft swell from the SW, with a 14-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell. The wind is glassy from the NNW. The combined energy is strong (1688). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. Over 8ft it’s experts only, but 7ft is on the edge – it’s big, powerful, and clean. If you’re an intermediate, be careful, but this is the best wave of the whole forecast.

The 8th of August is still big, around 8ft, but the wind goes cross-on, making it a bit lumpy. The 9th of August Sunday morning is back to glassy with a 7ft SW swell (12-second period, combined energy 1451). Another excellent session for those who can handle it.

After that, the swell drops off and the wind becomes a problem again from the 10th of August onwards. The 12th of August is the last call, with a 4ft SSW swell, but the wind is picking up.

So, here’s the bottom line: The best bet is Thursday the 30th of July for a clean, fun-size wave, but the absolute standout is Friday the 7th of August and Sunday the 9th of August for the big, glassy, powerful groundswell. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

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