Surf Forecasts:
Las Urracas surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SW swell with 469 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s 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 (Sep 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Urracas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the surf ahead for Las Urracas. We’ve got a mixed bag coming our way over the next 16 days, so let's get into it.
First thing you need to know: the water is much warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 67°F.
Overall, this spot is a reef break that’s very consistent and exposed to the swell, but we’re looking at a whole lot of "just okay" or "not quite right" conditions before we hit the real highlights. Don't expect much right now. We have a dry spell with only small, weak surf and cross-on winds until we get to the first standout.
Friday 13th September morning is your first real call to action. The morning brings glassy conditions, which is a massive positive, with a 4ft swell from the SW. The period is a snappy 10 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (429). This is the kind of clean session you want to get out of bed for.
The pattern then gets a bit inconsistent. There are some early morning glass-offs around Wednesday 16th and Monday 21st, but the swell is smaller and the energy is lower. It’s not terrible, but it’s not a standout.
Hold on, because the action picks up again. Tuesday 22nd September is looking real promising. Morning conditions are clean with a light cross-offshore breeze from the NNE, and the swell is a consistent 4ft from the SW. The afternoon even goes glassy with a light Northerly wind. This is the best window for clean, fun waves on offer in the second week.
Thursday 24th September morning also offers glassy conditions and a 4ft SW swell. A solid, clean option.
And then, for the long-range punters, keep an eye on Friday 25th September morning. The swell is tiny at 1ft, but it is a very long period groundswell of 20 seconds, coming from the SW. The combined energy is moderate (263), and with glassy conditions, this could be deceivingly fun and lined-up on the reef, though it will be very inconsistent.
Remember, this is a reef break so it can get crowded, so keep your eyes peeled for other friendly faces in the water.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 295 | 290 | 286 | 178 | 203 | 469 | 362 | 296 | 258 | 252 | 439 | 427 | 424 | 401 | 390 | 286 | 286 | 202 | 184 | 116 | 116 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:09AM1.39m | 10:37PM1.18m | 10:50AM1.33m | 11:18PM1.22m | 11:29AM1.24m | 11:58PM1.24m | 12:08PM1.13m | 00:38AM1.23m | 12:47PM1.02m | 1:20AM1.21m | 1:29PM0.92m | 2:08AM1.17m | 2:20PM0.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:37PM0.23m | 4:36AM0.28m | 5:11PM0.24m | 5:23AM0.31m | 5:44PM0.28m | 6:10AM0.36m | 6:15PM0.33m | 7:00AM0.42m | 6:47PM0.39m | 7:55AM0.48m | 7:21PM0.46m | 8:59AM0.54m | 8:00PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 13 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 59 | 290 | 61 | 96 | 102 | 469 | 362 | 296 | 258 | 220 | 194 | 427 | 424 | 401 | 390 | 286 | 286 | 202 | 184 | 116 | 116 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | NW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 295 | 5 | 286 | 178 | 203 | 14 | 49 | 49 | 184 | 252 | 439 | 145 | 101 | 96 | 61 | 44 | 43 | 39 | 34 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | — | NW 12 | SW 21 | SW 20 | NW 12 | SW 22 | SW 21 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | NW 12 | WSW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 13 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 21 | SW 10 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 6 | — | 6 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 71 | 25 | 42 | 6 | 59 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 24 | 34 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 74 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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