La Preciosa Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.67° N 70.06° W

La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Preciosa sea temperature is
28.9° C
0.5° 

La Preciosa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Preciosa surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, E swell with 1,455 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Preciosa this week:

The surf forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Preciosa in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 12th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 17th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 17th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a tricky stretch ahead at La Preciosa for the next 16 days, but there are a couple of windows of hope if you’re patient.

The overall pattern is dominated by easterly swell, often pulsing with moderate energy, but it’s going to be fighting against some pretty persistent wind. The water is sitting at a warm 84°, which is about normal for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

First up, the initial run of surf is looking pretty ordinary. From Tuesday the 11th right through until the end of the first week, we’re looking at small, weak swell mostly under 5 ft, with a short period of 6 to 8 seconds. The wind is mostly cross-offshore, coming from the east, but it’s frequently blowing at 12 to 19 mph, which is just making conditions messy. The combined energy is weak, rarely getting above 200 (137 to 399). The mornings are your best bet, with a few sessions showing “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” The Thursday morning to Friday morning (15th and 16th) has a bit more size, 5 ft to 6 ft, but the wind is still chopping it up. Honestly, this is a tough stretch; the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing through the afternoons.

Now, the real standout. Keep your eyes on Monday the 17th. The morning is looking like the best on offer across the whole outlook. We’ve got a solid 8 ft swell from the east with a period of 11 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is a massive 1437, which is strong. This is a big, powerful wave. At 8 ft, this is expert territory only. The wind is cross-offshore from the ENE at 12 mph, which should keep the face reasonably clean. La Preciosa is a reef break, so that long period energy will really wrap in and line up. The afternoon drops to 7 ft but still has good energy (893). Be aware of the swell direction; it’s not spot-on the optimum north, but it’s close enough to fire. The file says “marginal” but the raw numbers are telling a different story for the morning. This is the only session with a score of 3 out of 10, and it’s the clear winner.

After that, the swell drops back. Tuesday the 18th morning has a cleaner 4 ft swell from the east with a 10-second period, and a gentle offshore wind from the SE at 12 mph. That’s a nice, clean morning for a more intermediate surfer. The energy is moderate (303).

Then we drop into a long, flat run. From Wednesday the 19th all the way through to Tuesday the 26th, the swell is small, weak, and the wind is almost always cross-offshore or onshore. The combined energy hardly ever goes above 200 (48 to 250). The waves are mostly 3 ft to 5 ft with short periods of 6 to 8 seconds. It’s a long gap of poor to marginal conditions. The standout to circle is definitely Monday the 17th, and maybe the Tuesday 18th morning as a backup.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off for anything decent. The big, powerful swell on Monday the 17th is the one to get excited about, but it’s for experts only. After that, we’re looking at a long, slow period until the very end of the window. Don’t get your hopes up for the second week.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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247
327
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1427
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:56PM0.78m
7:54AM0.53m
8:45PM0.77m
8:51AM0.58m
9:31PM0.74m
9:46AM0.62m
10:15PM0.70m
10:39AM0.64m
10:57PM0.64m
11:31AM0.65m
11:38PM0.58m
12:23PM0.65m
00:19AM0.52m
Low Tide
2:22AM0.15m
1:56PM0.01m
3:07AM0.13m
2:54PM0.04m
3:49AM0.11m
3:51PM0.07m
4:30AM0.10m
4:47PM0.11m
5:10AM0.09m
5:43PM0.15m
5:50AM0.09m
6:40PM0.19m
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Temp °C
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Information about the La Preciosa Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for La Preciosa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Preciosa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Preciosa 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 (La Preciosa) 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 La Preciosa 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.

La Preciosa is 19 km (12 miles) from Cabrera. If you plan a holiday in Amber Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cabrera. Cabrera has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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