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La Preciosa surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 ASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
La Preciosa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Preciosa sea temperature is
26.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (Apr 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 8th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 9th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 13th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 235 | 159 | 172 | 142 | 121 | 217 | 410 | 396 | 329 | 302 | 244 | 255 | 297 | 245 | 233 | 250 | 262 | 796 | 506 | 572 | 750 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:00AM 0.61 | 12:48PM 0.38 | 1:51AM 0.59 | 1:41PM 0.37 | 2:43AM 0.59 | 2:42PM 0.39 | 3:36AM 0.59 | 3:46PM 0.42 | 4:26AM 0.59 | 4:47PM 0.47 | 5:14AM 0.60 | 5:42PM 0.53 | 6:00AM 0.60 | 6:32PM 0.60 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:52AM 0.22 | 6:41PM 0.15 | 8:47AM 0.24 | 7:35PM 0.17 | 9:40AM 0.24 | 8:36PM 0.19 | 10:27AM 0.24 | 9:41PM 0.20 | 11:07AM 0.22 | 10:45PM 0.20 | 11:43AM 0.19 | 11:46PM 0.18 | 12:18PM 0.16 | |||||||||
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:57 | |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | 7 | - | 1 | 7 | - | 1 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 24 | 2 | 5 | |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | |
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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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