
Surf Forecasts:
Las Urracas surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,672 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s 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 (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 18s. 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 8PM. 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+) | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Urracas over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at a solid 16-day window for the region. The standout break here is Las Urracas, a reef setup that’s very consistent and gets its best swell from the WSW. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
The overall pattern kicks off with a bit of a rough start. Thursday morning (August 6th) is marginal, but hold on – by Thursday afternoon, things turn on. The wind goes glassy, a 4ft swell from the SW with a very long 16-second period hits, and the combined energy is strong at 1163. That’s excellent for experienced surfers, and the glassy conditions mean it’ll be clean. This is a real standout for the first week.
Friday (August 7th) morning is a bit messy again, but the afternoon brings another glassy session with a 5ft SW swell at 13 seconds (778 energy). It’s good surf. The weekend (August 8th) is a bit of a write-off with cross-onshore winds and dropping energy, but Sunday the 9th has glassy conditions again, with a 3ft long-period swell in the morning and a 4ft swell in the afternoon – both with clean conditions. It’s not big, but it’ll be fun.
Monday (August 10th) afternoon is the next big highlight. The wind is glassy, the swell is 5ft from the SW at 13 seconds, and the energy is strong at 1330. Another excellent session for experienced surfers.
The middle of the week (August 11th-12th) deteriorates with stronger cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions, and the surf quality drops off. Thursday (August 13th) through the following weekend (August 16th) is mostly marginal, with cross-onshore winds and poor surf quality, though Sunday afternoon (August 16th) turns glassy again with a 4ft SW swell at 12 seconds (522 energy) – a decent little window for a clean session.
The real standout, and the one to circle on your calendar, is Wednesday, August 19th. The afternoon session is glassy, with a 7ft SW swell at 15 seconds, and the combined energy is very strong at 1883. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers. Thursday, August 20th, also looks promising with glassy conditions and 6ft SW swell at 14 seconds (1255 energy) in the morning, and 5ft in the afternoon. This is a long-range promise, so it’s not guaranteed, but it’s got the makings of a proper swell.
For the first week, the best bet is Las Urracas on Thursday afternoon (August 6th) for the clean, long-period groundswell. For the second week, the absolute standout is Wednesday afternoon (August 19th) – that 7ft glassy groundswell is the one to chase. Remember, this is a reef break, so the long period will make for some beautiful, powerful lines, but it’s one for the experienced crew. Beginners should stay away from the 5ft+ days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
614 | 649 | 635 | 1187 | 970 | 778 | 600 | 649 | 235 | 190 | 365 | 614 | 743 | 946 | 828 | 1415 | 961 | 642 | 479 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:41AM1.12m | 2:25PM0.91m | 3:47AM1.17m | 3:41PM0.84m | 4:57AM1.25m | 5:07PM0.81m | 6:02AM1.33m | 6:24PM0.82m | 7:01AM1.42m | 7:27PM0.87m | 7:55AM1.48m | 8:21PM0.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:03AM0.59m | 8:41PM0.41m | 10:36AM0.57m | 9:42PM0.42m | 12:01PM0.51m | 10:51PM0.40m | 1:08PM0.43m | 11:58PM0.37m | 2:02PM0.35m | 1:01AM0.32m | 2:48PM0.29m | 1:57AM0.28m | |||||||
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
6:23 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
614 | 649 | 528 | 1187 | 970 | 778 | 600 | 649 | 235 | 190 | 203 | 614 | 743 | 946 | 828 | 1415 | 961 | 642 | 479 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 11 | — | — | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 8 | SW 8 |
304 | 427 | 635 | 2 | — | — | 14 | 49 | 146 | 134 | 365 | 194 | 138 | 499 | 502 | — | — | 95 | 93 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | 94 | 157 | 101 | 134 | 255 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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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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