Las Urracas Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.23° S 70.15° W

Las Urracas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Las Urracas sea temperature is
17.8° C
0.4° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,079 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 (Jul 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 9th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 14th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 14th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down what Las Urracas has cookin’ for the next couple weeks.

First thing, the water temp is about 64°F, which is pretty normal for the season. The big one to circle is Tuesday the 14th, especially the afternoon. That’s the standout. We’re talking a 4ft swell from the WSW with a 15-second period – that’s real groundswell, and the combined energy is strong at 1075. The wind goes glassy, and the report says it’s excellent surf for experienced surfers. This reef handles that long-period stuff well, and with clean conditions, it’ll be firing. Just keep in mind it can get a crowd sometimes.

The days before that are a mixed bag. Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th have some 4ft to 4ft SW swell, but the wind is cross-on or light, and the conditions are only marginal. Friday afternoon the 10th goes glassy with a 4ft SW swell, so that’s a decent window if you’re keen. Saturday and Sunday the 11th and 12th are small – under 3ft – but glassy or light wind, so you could pick off a few.

Monday the 13th morning looks good again with 4ft from the SSW, glassy, and the report says very good surf. That’s a solid option. Then Tuesday the 14th afternoon is the jewel. Wednesday the 15th has a 5ft SW swell in the morning, but it’s a bit onshore and the wind is a problem – that’s getting big for beginners, and the conditions are marginal. The afternoon cleans up to glassy with 5ft, which is still solid.

After that, the quality drops. Thursday the 16th through the 19th has swell in the 3ft to 5ft range, but the wind is mostly cross-on, so it’s messy. The 17th and 18th have some glassy windows, but nothing special. By the 20th and 21st, the wind picks up to a gentle breeze and the surf gets choppy – combined energy is still high around 982 to 1091, but it’s a mess. That’s more for kite-surfing than paddling.

The last few days, from the 22nd into the 24th, the swell drops and the period shortens to around 8 seconds. The energy is weak under 400, and conditions are poor to marginal. There’s a glassy moment on the 23rd afternoon and the 24th morning, but with only 4ft and 3ft of short-period stuff, it’s not worth the trip.

So the best bet is Tuesday the 14th afternoon at Las Urracas. That’s the one. Everything else is a gamble.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
9
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10
Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Period (s)
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SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
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13
0.9
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14
1
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14
1.2
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14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SW
19
1.1
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16
1.3
WSW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
683
668
641
458
614
530
607
304
212
332
431
523
304
357
602
791
1049
919
599
777
593
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
WNW
10
SW
0
WNW
0
W
5
WSW
5
SW
5
SW
5
W
5
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5
NNE
5
NNW
0
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5
WSW
5
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W
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5
SW
5
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SSE
5
SW
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
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on
High Tide
4:02PM0.93m
5:24AM1.23m
5:15PM0.88m
6:20AM1.34m
6:25PM0.86m
7:14AM1.44m
7:29PM0.87m
8:06AM1.52m
8:27PM0.89m
8:56AM1.57m
9:21PM0.91m
9:45AM1.58m
10:13PM0.94m
10:32AM1.56m
Low Tide
10:22PM0.38m
12:05PM0.54m
11:15PM0.36m
1:13PM0.46m
00:10AM0.33m
2:11PM0.38m
1:06AM0.30m
3:04PM0.32m
2:00AM0.28m
3:52PM0.27m
2:54AM0.26m
4:39PM0.24m
3:46AM0.27m
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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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