La Preciosa Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.67° N 70.06° W

La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Preciosa sea temperature is
28.5° 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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Preciosa in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 26th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk La Preciosa in feet and miles per hour. Same story, different numbers.

We’ve got a real dry spell to start. From Sunday 19 July right through Tuesday 21 July, there’s nothing worth paddling for. That’s about three days of blank ocean. The first time you might get wet is Wednesday 22 July morning, and even then it’s a struggle.

The whole 16-day stretch is locked into a short-period easterly windswell – waves mostly 3 to 4 ft, with periods of 7 to 8 seconds. That’s weak, mushy energy. The combined energy numbers sit mostly in the low 100s to 200s (moderate), with some dips below 100 (weak). The wind is the main problem: a steady easterly breeze at 12 to 19 mph, blowing cross-off almost every session. It’s not absolutely terrible, but it keeps the surface bumpy.

Wednesday 22 July morning sees the swell drop to 3 ft from the ENE, period still 7 seconds. Energy is weak (89), and the wind is a lighter 9 mph cross-off. It’s clean, but small and ordinary. Not a highlight.

Thursday 23 July morning has a touch more size – 4 ft ENE, 7 seconds – but the wind picks up to 12 mph cross-off. Still poor.

Friday 24 July morning is your best chance. We get true offshore wind – a moderate ESE breeze at 16 mph, blowing off the land. Swell is 3 ft from the ENE, period 8 seconds, and the energy is 107 (weak to moderate). The waves are clean but just “surfable but very ordinary.” If you want the cleanest session, this is it.

Tuesday 28 July morning also has a short offshore window – same story: 3 ft from the E, 8 seconds, with clean moderate offshore wind. Still nothing to write home about.

The swell bumps up to around 5 ft on Friday 25 July and again on Wednesday 30 July afternoon, but the period stays short and the wind hits 19 mph cross-off. The energy on 30 July afternoon reaches 232 (moderate), but it’ll be bumpy.

The last few days (from 1 August) fade into tiny 1 ft swell with a longer 10-second period, but energy drops to 58 (weak), and the wind is still 16 mph cross-off. Forget it.

So what’s the best on offer? La Preciosa is an advanced reef break, very consistent, sometimes crowded, and it prefers north swell – we’re getting easterly, which isn’t ideal. Water temp is about 83°F, normal for the season.

If I had to pick, Friday 24 July morning is the only true offshore day with clean conditions. Swell is small (3 ft ENE), but it’s your cleanest shot. Tuesday 28 July morning offers a similar short window. Neither is a standout, but they’re your only breaks in the wind.

Honestly, this 16-day stretch looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing with these constant cross-off winds and weak, short-period swell. Don’t get your hopes up – forecasts can shift, but right now La Preciosa is snoozing.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the E by Fri afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
12:56PM0.62m
00:59AM0.58m
1:54PM0.62m
1:42AM0.52m
2:51PM0.62m
2:27AM0.46m
3:48PM0.61m
3:14AM0.42m
4:44PM0.61m
4:05AM0.39m
5:36PM0.62m
4:59AM0.37m
6:25PM0.63m
Low Tide
7:03PM0.18m
7:22AM0.10m
8:07PM0.22m
8:04AM0.10m
9:13PM0.25m
8:48AM0.11m
10:18PM0.25m
9:32AM0.10m
11:19PM0.25m
10:18AM0.10m
00:15AM0.24m
11:06AM0.09m
1:04AM0.23m
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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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