La Preciosa surf break

La Preciosa surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 10 Apr 2026 AST
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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
26.9° 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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 11th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 12th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 15th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri night, min 22°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
3
2
0
2
0
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
N
1.1
N
1.1
N
1.1
N
1.1
N
1.1
N
1.1
E
1.1
NNE
1.3
ENE
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.3
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.8
NE
2.2
NE
1.6
NE
1.8
NE
1.7
NE
1.8
ENE
2
ENE
2.2
ENE
Period(s) (?)101010101111910910109998888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)244249265265297286207265308313273254286516632330428390412487568
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
5
NE
10
NE
5
ENE
5
ENE
20
NE
15
ESE
25
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
20
NE
10
ENE
10
E
15
E
20
E
10
ESE
5
E
20
ENE
15
ESE
20
E
30
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglasscrossglasscross-
off
crossoffcrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
6:45AM
0.59
7:21PM
0.67
7:30AM
0.57
8:09PM
0.74
8:16AM
0.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
12:44AM
0.16
12:55PM
0.12
1:40AM
0.14
1:33PM
0.07
2:35AM
0.12
2:13PM
0.03
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
Sunrise-6:26--6:24--6:24--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:20-
Sunset--6:55--6:57--6:57--6:57--6:58--6:58--6:58
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
Rain (mm)
9-38141675278156713--5118
Temp. °C262626252526252423232323242425242526252424
Feels °C (?)282929272828262823242423252525252827262624
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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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