Las Urracas Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.23° S 70.15° W

Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Las Urracas sea temperature is
18.4° C
1.8° 

Las Urracas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Las Urracas surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 600 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 11th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 11th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Urracas over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Las Urracas. This reef setup is a consistent performer, but the next sixteen days are a bit of a mixed bag, so you’ll need to pick your moments.

The immediate outlook is pretty quiet. From Wednesday 12 August through to the end of Saturday 15 August, the surf is small and the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, with swell around 2ft to 4ft from the SW. The energy is moderate (around 400–600), but the conditions are marginal, so don’t expect much. It’s a frustrating start, with a few days of nothing really worth paddling out for.

Then things start to look up. Sunday 16 August morning brings a real change. The wind goes glassy, and the swell drops to 3ft from the SW with a proper 13-second period. The energy is still moderate (549), but that glassy surface is the key – it’ll be clean. The afternoon is even better with total calm and 2ft SW swell at 16 seconds. That’s a groundswell, and at this reef, it’ll line up nicely. This is the standout of the first week. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no drama there.

Monday 17 August keeps the good run going. Morning glass again with 4ft SW swell at 14 seconds, moderate energy (515) – this is the best of the bunch. The wind is light and clean, the waves will have shape, and the break is very consistent. If you can get out there, do it. The afternoon holds up with a light cross-offshore breeze, but the morning is the pick.

That quality fades quickly. Tuesday 18 August morning sees onshore wind (15 km/h) and poor conditions, and the afternoon is only marginal. Wednesday 19 August is worse – moderate cross-onshore wind and choppy, with 4ft to 5ft SW swell at a short 9 seconds. That’s messy and too bumpy for a good paddle session; it looks more like a kite surfing day than a surf day.

But don’t write the whole trip off. Thursday 20 August morning is glassy again, with 2ft SW swell at 16 seconds – small but clean, and the energy is high (574) for the size. The afternoon is also glassy with 3ft at 15 seconds. That’s a solid groundswell hitting a reef, so the waves will be rippable and uncrowded if you get there early. Crowds are only sometimes an issue here, so you’ve got a real chance at a quiet session.

Friday 21 August is mixed: morning is light cross-shore with small wind ripples, but the afternoon goes glassy again with 2ft SW swell at 13 seconds. That’s a good option for a late session.

From Saturday 22 August through to Sunday 23 August, the surf drops right off. Swell height is 2ft to 3ft, and the energy is low (173–365). The window is narrow, and most of it is poor or marginal. Another quiet patch.

Then the second week offers a final highlight. Monday 24 August morning is glassy with 4ft SSW swell at a long 14 seconds, and moderate energy (582). That’s a clean, solid groundswell at the reef – a proper day for intermediate surfers. The wind is light, the waves will have push, and it’s deep enough in the forecast to be a promising call, but keep an eye on it.

After that, Tuesday 25 August turns choppy with cross-onshore wind again, and the surf stays small through to Thursday 27 August. The energy picks up a bit on the 27th (710), but the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s marginal.

Overall, the real standouts are the glassy mornings on Sunday 16 August, Monday 17 August, Thursday 20 August, and Monday 24 August. If you’ve got flexibility, those are the windows to chase. The rest is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
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Saturday
15
Sunday
16
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SW
13
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SW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
11
0.7
SW
18
1
SW
18
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
14
1.1
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14
1.2
SW
13
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11
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15
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14
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
471
287
243
154
349
600
515
573
503
412
463
501
360
208
206
365
434
363
412
Wind (km/h)
5
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10
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5
SW
10
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10
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10
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10
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5
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glassy
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High Tide
8:21PM0.93m
8:44AM1.52m
9:10PM0.99m
9:30AM1.51m
9:57PM1.04m
10:13AM1.47m
10:43PM1.09m
10:55AM1.39m
11:28PM1.11m
11:37AM1.28m
00:15AM1.13m
12:19PM1.15m
1:04AM1.13m
Low Tide
1:57AM0.28m
3:31PM0.25m
2:51AM0.26m
4:12PM0.23m
3:41AM0.26m
4:51PM0.23m
4:31AM0.29m
5:28PM0.25m
5:22AM0.35m
6:05PM0.29m
6:15AM0.42m
6:42PM0.34m
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Feels °C
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Information about the Las Urracas Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Las Urracas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Las Urracas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Las Urracas surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Las Urracas) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Las Urracas may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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