La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Dominican-Republic – Amber Coast)
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Surf Break: La Preciosa
| Name: | La Preciosa |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: SE |
La Preciosa in Amber Coast is an exposed reef break that is often working. Winter and spring are the best times of year to visit. Offshore winds blow from the southeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the north. A choice of left and right reefs. Best around high tide. Sometimes crowded. Take care of rocks,reef and urchins.
Overall La Preciosa Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The graph illustrates the variation of swells directed at La Preciosa through an averag... (show all text)
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Also see La Preciosa surf quality by season and La Preciosa surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Dominican-Republic - Amber Coast surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of La Preciosa
Visitor Reviews of La Preciosa |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to La Preciosa:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Playa Grande | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | La Punta | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Boca de Yasica | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Cabarete | 22 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Outers | 22 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to La Preciosa: |
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| Closest wave buoy | East of Bahamas Buoy | 293 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Atlantic Buoy | 340 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 484 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NE Bahamas Buoy | 544 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Atlantic South Buoy | 700 mi |
Tide stations nearest to La Preciosa: |
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| Closest tide station | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | 43 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Sanchez, Dominican Republic | 44 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Santa Barbara de Samana, Dominican Republic | 58 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic | 85 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Massacre, Rivière du entrance, Haiti | 111 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to La Preciosa: |
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| Closest ski area | Scaly Mountain (United States) | 1334 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sky Valley (United States) | 1336 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Appalachian Ski Mountain (United States) | 1339 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sugar Mountain (United States) | 1346 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Hawksnest (United States) | 1347 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to La Preciosa: |
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| Closest city location | Rio San Juan (Dominican Republic) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Cabrera (Dominican Republic) | 12 mi |
| Third closest city location | La Entrada (Dominican Republic) | 14 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Gaspar Hernandez (Dominican Republic) | 15 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Joba Arriba (Dominican Republic) | 16 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to La Preciosa is Gregorio Luperon International (Puerto Plata) Airport (POP) in Dominican Republic, 54 km (34 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to La Preciosa is Cibao International (Santiago) Airport (STI), also in Dominican Republic, 65 km (40 miles) away.
- Third is Herrera International (Santo Domingo) Airport (HEX) in Dominican Republic, 134 km (83 miles) away.
- Las Americas International (Santo Domingo) Airport (SDQ) in Dominican Republic is 144 km (89 miles) away.
- La Romana International Airport (LRM), also in Dominican Republic is the fifth nearest airport to La Preciosa and is 182 km (113 miles) away.
