Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’re looking at a solid run of swell, but the winds are going to be our main talking point. This reef setup is very consistent and exposed to the swell, so it’s not a case of *if* it’ll be breaking, but *when* it’s going to be clean. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the thickest wetsuit just yet.

The first real highlight hits us on Friday morning, August 7th. We’ve got a clean 5ft SW groundswell rolling in with a solid 14-second period, and the wind is glassy out of the west at just 3 mph. The energy is moderate (970), and the setup is looking primo. This is an intermediate-level wave, so it’s got some push. Expect very good surf conditions. The afternoon sees the wind swing onshore, so get it while it’s clean.

Things get a bit messy through Saturday and into Sunday morning with cross-onshore winds messing with the shape. But hold on for Sunday afternoon, August 9th. The wind goes glassy again, the swell is a clean 5ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the energy bumps up to a solid moderate (1012). The report says excellent conditions for experienced surfers, and that’s because the swell is a bit punchy. This is a standout.

Monday (August 10th) sees a bigger pulse of swell – 6ft – but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, making it a messy, high-energy affair (1626). A bit of a waste of good swell, to be honest. The rest of that week is a bit of a write-off with choppy cross-onshore winds, though the swell hangs around in the 5ft range.

Thursday morning, August 13th, is interesting. The swell drops to 2ft, but the period is a very long 18 seconds. The wind is glassy. It’s a classic long-period groundswell that will wrap perfectly into this reef. Energy is moderate (562). It’s a different kind of wave, but for the experienced surfer, it’ll be a clean, lined-up treat.

After a flat spell over the weekend (August 15th-16th), the next real standout comes in the second week. Wednesday morning, August 19th, looks like a cracker. We’re back to glassy conditions, a clean 5ft SW swell with a 14-second period, and strong wave energy (1316). That’s excellent surf. The morning is the pick, but the afternoon stays glassy with a 5ft swell, just a slightly shorter period. This is the long-range standout; it’s a bit further out, so keep your fingers crossed, but the signs are very good.

Thursday morning, August 20th, also looks clean with glassy winds and a 4ft swell, but the period drops to 9 seconds, making it a weaker, more wind-swell affair. The afternoon is better with a longer period.

To wrap it up: the best of the best is Friday morning, August 7th, and Sunday afternoon, August 9th, followed by that promising Wednesday, August 19th window. The rest of the time you’ll be battling the wind or waiting for a clean window.

Stay wet, stay salty.
Rusty.

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