Surf Forecasts:
Las Urracas surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 532 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Urracas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Las Urracas. This reef setup is exposed to the WSW swell, and we’ve got a nice run of windows to work with, though you’ll have to be patient for the real gems.
The water’s sitting at 66°, which is a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real treat, feels like a late summer gift.
The first real standout is Thursday morning, September 10th. We’ve got a clean 4ft SW groundswell, with a very long 15-second period, and the wind is absolute glass – zero. That’s about as good as it gets for a reef break like this. The combined energy is moderate at 514. Expect clean, lined-up sets. The only thing to keep in mind with that long period is it can be a bit shifty at certain tides, but this spot handles it well.
Saturday morning, September 20th, is another one to circle. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the SW, with an 11-second period, and it’s glassy again. The combined energy is strong at 506. This is a proper morning session – the reef will be holding that swell nicely, and you’ll have the place to yourself if you’re out early.
Otherwise, the fortnight is littered with smaller, marginal days. The mornings of September 16th, 19th, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th all offer glassy conditions with ankle-to-knee-high swell around 2ft to 3ft. The afternoon winds tend to pick up and get cross-on, so the early bird gets the worm. The Thursday the 24th morning is particularly crisp with a glassy 3ft SW swell and 435 energy – a solid finisher for the run.
The first week has a few gaps, but nothing too dramatic. The surf is small but consistent enough to keep you interested. This is a very consistent spot, so it rarely goes completely flat for long. The real joy here is the quality of the windows – the glassy mornings are the key.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | 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 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 335 | 424 | 472 | 459 | 390 | 295 | 290 | 286 | 178 | 172 | 383 | 341 | 309 | 216 | 252 | 439 | 427 | 424 | 453 | 390 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 12:47PM1.02m | 1:20AM1.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:00AM0.42m | 6:47PM0.39m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | 7:32 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 335 | 424 | 472 | 459 | 390 | 91 | 96 | 79 | 99 | 79 | 383 | 341 | 309 | 216 | 225 | 211 | 155 | 424 | 453 | 390 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 143 | 261 | 30 | 38 | 42 | 295 | 290 | 286 | 178 | 172 | 14 | 49 | 49 | 134 | 252 | 439 | 427 | 115 | 96 | 86 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 21 | WSW 20 | NW 12 | NW 11 | SW 21 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | NW 12 | WSW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 71 | 66 | 86 | 6 | 59 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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