La Preciosa surf break

La Preciosa surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 14 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
27.0° 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 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at La Preciosa in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 15th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 15th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 14th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.3
NNE
1
NNE
0.9
ENE
1
E
1.1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
Period(s) (?)999988888888888888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)359333340326222150115134146183142298253259295316272227221196251
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
5
N
10
WNW
10
NE
10
SE
15
ESE
20
E
15
SE
15
E
20
E
15
ESE
10
E
20
ENE
10
SE
5
ENE
15
NE
5
SE
10
ESE
15
E
10
SE
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassoncrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:32PM
0.60
6:45AM
0.59
7:21PM
0.67
7:30AM
0.57
8:09PM
0.74
8:16AM
0.54
8:59PM
0.78
9:02AM
0.51
9:49PM
0.81
9:51AM
0.49
10:42PM
0.81
10:42AM
0.46
11:38PM
0.79
11:37AM
0.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:44AM
0.16
12:55PM
0.12
1:40AM
0.14
1:33PM
0.07
2:35AM
0.12
2:13PM
0.03
3:30AM
0.11
2:57PM
0.00
4:25AM
0.11
3:44PM
-0.01
5:22AM
0.12
4:36PM
-0.01
6:21AM
0.14
Tue
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise--6:22--6:22--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:18
Sunset6:57--6:58--6:58--6:58--6:59--6:59--6:59--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
Rain (mm)
14--7-211137128-33-25-
Temp. °C252425262526262526262526262525252526262526
Feels °C (?)262527282727262527262528272628262728272729
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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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