Las Urracas Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.23° S 70.15° W

Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Las Urracas sea temperature is
18.5° C
1.9° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, WSW swell with 799 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 18th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 18th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 18th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Las Urracas.

Alright folks, let's be real. The next week or so is pretty quiet for Las Urracas. We’ve got a run of small, weak swells and a lot of cross-onshore wind, so don’t expect much. The water is sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at about 65°F, but the energy just isn’t there for the most part.

Tuesday the 18th kicks off with a 5ft WSW swell at 13 seconds, but it’s coming in with a cross-shore breeze, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. The combined energy reads 1098 (moderate), but the quality is marginal. Wednesday and Thursday are smaller and even less inspiring. Honestly, the first real glimmer of hope is Thursday afternoon the 20th. The wind goes glassy, and that 3ft SW groundswell at 14 seconds will look clean. It’s tiny though, so this is a log or a long fish sort of session.

Friday and Saturday the 21st and 22nd stay glassy in the mornings with tiny, weak swell (energy drops to 220-290, weak). The waves will be clean but barely there. Sunday the 23rd through Tuesday the 26th is a mixed bag of onshore wind and small, weak swell. Nothing to write home about.

Now, let’s jump ahead. The standout window arrives on Friday, August 28th. That afternoon looks excellent. The wind is calm, glassy, and we get a nice 4ft WSW groundswell with a very long 17 to 18 second period. This is proper groundswell. Combined energy climbs to 1132 (moderate). This is a big tick for the reef setup at Las Urracas. That long period will wrap in nicely here. It’ll have some punch for the size, but at 4ft it’s still fine for most intermediates. The swell direction is exactly from the optimum WSW, so it’s dialed in.

Then on Saturday the 29th, the swell jumps up. Morning sees 7ft SW at 15 seconds, and the energy rockets to 2102 (very strong). This is getting big. In the afternoon, the wind goes glassy again, and we get 7ft SW at 14 seconds. This is expert territory. It’s an excellent window for experienced surfers, but if you’re a beginner, this is way too much. The long period (14-15 seconds) will mean some powerful lines, but it’s a bit straighter at a beach break; on a reef like this, it’ll be a proper show.

Sunday the 30th stays solid, just under the 8ft mark in the morning at 7ft, with solid energy (1737, strong). Wind is onshore in the morning though, so the afternoon window on Saturday is the real peak.

After that, the swell drops back down into the first few days of September, but winds are mostly cross-on and choppy, so the quality fades. Monday the 31st has some leftover 5ft swell but the wind is up, so it’s messy.

All in all, don’t bother with this week. Wait for Friday afternoon the 28th and Saturday the 29th. Friday is the pick for clean, fun waves for the average surfer. Saturday is for the crew who want to charge.

Keep it salty.
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
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Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SW
10
1.3
SW
10
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1
SW
8
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8
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9
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SSW
9
0.9
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9
0.7
SW
9
0.9
SW
10
0.8
SSW
10
0.7
SSW
9
0.7
SSW
9
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
799
760
689
514
284
384
205
346
238
140
132
152
141
141
81
142
122
73
70
56
121
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
ENE
10
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
10
SW
5
SW
0
N
5
WNW
5
NNW
10
NNE
5
NNW
5
WSW
5
NNE
5
W
10
SSW
0
SSE
10
SW
5
NE
5
SW
Wind State
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High Tide
1:03PM1.02m
1:58AM1.12m
1:53PM0.91m
3:00AM1.11m
2:59PM0.82m
4:09AM1.12m
4:24PM0.77m
5:17AM1.15m
5:45PM0.77m
6:15AM1.20m
6:45PM0.81m
7:03AM1.25m
7:30PM0.85m
Low Tide
7:21PM0.40m
8:24AM0.56m
8:04PM0.46m
9:49AM0.59m
8:57PM0.50m
11:19AM0.57m
10:02PM0.52m
12:30PM0.53m
11:09PM0.52m
1:20PM0.48m
00:08AM0.49m
2:00PM0.44m
00:58AM0.45m
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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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