Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for the coming weeks. We’ve got one spot on the radar, and it’s a bit of a slow burner, so let’s get into it.

First up, the water’s about average for this time of year, so no surprises there when you’re paddling out at Las Urracas. The overall pattern is a slow start with some real gems later on.

Right now, the first few days are a bit of a write-off for anything decent. We’ve got some small, weak swells and less-than-ideal wind. The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday, the 1st of August. The Saturday afternoon session is looking glassy with a light 4ft swell from the SW, period around 10 seconds. The wave energy is moderate (440). It’s a good little wave for an intermediate, nothing too big.

Then Sunday the 2nd offers a similar story: glassy afternoon, 4ft SW swell, clean conditions. It’s not a standout, but it’s a nice way to spend a few hours.

Now, hold on to your board shorts. The real standout window starts Tuesday the 4th through Wednesday the 5th. Tuesday afternoon is glassy, with a solid 5ft SW swell, and the energy is pumping at a strong 606. That’s a lovely, clean wave. But Wednesday, the 5th, is the absolute pick. Wednesday morning is glassy, 5ft SW swell with a 12-second period and wave energy hitting 901 – strong and powerful. Wednesday afternoon is just as good, glassy, 5ft SW swell. This is the best on offer, a real treat for intermediate and above surfers. Keep in mind, the swell is over 5ft, so beginners might find it a bit much.

After that, we ease off a bit, but Thursday the 6th afternoon brings a special mention. The swell is 4ft from the SW, but the period is a very long 16 seconds, and the energy is very strong at 1282. This is a proper groundswell, and it’ll be glassy. For a reef like Las Urracas, that long period is a dream – expect long, lined-up waves, but be patient for the sets. This is definitely one for the experienced surfers.

The second week has some fun, smaller waves, but nothing that matches the quality of that Wednesday and Thursday. The 12th of August offers a bump in size to 5ft and 6ft, but the wind is a bit cross-onshore, so it’s not as clean. Still, there’s energy there (1047 and 970), so keep an eye on it. The 13th and 14th have some very long-period swells (16-18 seconds) but the sizes are smaller and the wind is a little messy. It’s promising, but less certain.

Overall, the best session is hands down Wednesday the 5th, with the glassy, 5ft SW swell. Thursday afternoon is a very close second for the experienced crew. Don’t expect much in the first few days, but when it comes on, it’ll be worth the wait.

Rusty.

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