Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checkin’ in. Let’s get stuck into what’s on the menu for Las Urracas over these next couple weeks.

The surf outlook gets going from Tuesday, August 25th, but it’s a slow start. That first day offers a tiny 2ft swell from the SSW with 13-second period, but it's blown out by cross-on winds. Combined energy is only 180 – weak – and the conditions are just poor. You won’t be rushing out. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 65°F.

Things stay very ordinary for a few days. Wednesday the 26th sees a tiny 2ft WSW swell with 15 seconds, but the early report is marginal due to tide. The afternoon though, it turns glassy. Flat waves, but glassy. The energy reading is 182.

Thursday the 27th is a washout with 2ft to 3ft SW swell and cross-onshore winds. Nowhere near worth it.

Friday the 28th is a different story. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SW, with a 16-second period in the morning. That’s a proper groundswell – long period, solid energy. The combined energy is 2687 – strong wave energy. But, this is a reef break, and 8ft is getting up there. The report flags marginal surf with questionable tides. Winds are light and onshore. The afternoon holds similar wave heights with a 15-second period and 2302 energy. For experienced surfers only at this size, but the potential is real if you know the lineup.

Saturday the 29th drops a notch to 6ft SW swell, with a 14-second period and light cross-on winds. Energy is still in the strong range at 1347. Sunday the 30th sees 5ft SW swell, 12 seconds, and 778 energy – moderate. The wind is light cross-on. Still surfable, but not the best.

Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st drop further. Swell falls to around 3ft to 5ft, with low energy. However, the afternoon of Tuesday, September 1st should turn glassy – dead calm. With a 4ft SW swell and 11 seconds, the report says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s a brief window of clean, rideable waves.

The real standout though, is the window around Friday, September 4th. The morning brings a 5ft SW swell with 15 seconds and 1141 energy – moderate to strong. Winds are onshore. But the afternoon? Glassy conditions with a 5ft SW swell and 14 seconds (1108 energy). The report calls it “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s the pick of the fortnight. Long period, clean, good energy – this reef will be handling it well.

After that, the second week sees the swell taper into the 4ft to 5ft range with mostly cross-on winds and moderate energy. Nothing that jumps out, but the occasional glass-off might offer a sneaky session for those patient enough.

The final notable window is on September 9th, Wednesday afternoon. Glassy again, with a 4ft SW swell, 15-second period, and 718 energy. The report says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s a promise for some clean, lined-up reef waves for a decent crew.

So, the top pick is Friday, September 4th afternoon. Get there early for the clean up. Second shout is the glassy afternoon on September 1st, and then that last glassy session on the 9th. The break is very consistent and a reef, so expect it to handle the swell. Crowds are possible at Las Urracas – it’s a known spot, so share the stoke. This spot is exposed and needs swell from the WSW to really fire, which this window delivers.

Rusty out.

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