Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 217 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 (Jul 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ over the next 16 days at La Preciosa.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – this one’s a tough sit. The whole 16-day window is a long, flat spell of poor surf conditions. The wind is a constant cross-off from the east or southeast, blowing at 12 to 19 mph, which is just making a mess of things. The swell is there, but it’s short-period, weak stuff – period hanging around 6-8 seconds, so it’s all windswell, no real push or shape to it. The combined energy sits mostly in the double digits (92 to 197), which is weak. There’s not a single standout session in the whole run.
The only flicker of something happens on the morning of July 23rd, where the energy jumps a bit to 310 (moderate), but even then, the description says "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions." It’s still a 4ft, 7-second east swell under a cross-off ESE breeze at 12 mph. Hardly a call to arms.
For a break like La Preciosa – a reef that’s very consistent and advanced – it’s unusual to see such a blank period. Sometimes that’s just the way the cards fall. The water temperature is running at 83°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least the water’s warm if you just want a float.
Bottom line: there’s nothing worth paddling out for in this whole 16-day run. The setup is all cross-off, short period, and messy. If you’re a kite surfer, the clean but choppy conditions might get you out there, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a no-go. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, leave the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 89 | 107 | 107 | 102 | 88 | 18 | 116 | 113 | 148 | 153 | 150 | 128 | 128 | 179 | 205 | 173 | 184 | 198 | 168 | 150 | 150 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:03AM0.51m | 9:56PM0.80m | 10:02AM0.55m | 10:44PM0.77m | 11:00AM0.58m | 11:30PM0.71m | 11:58AM0.60m | 00:15AM0.65m | 12:56PM0.62m | 00:59AM0.58m | 1:54PM0.62m | 1:42AM0.52m | 2:51PM0.62m | 2:27AM0.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:01PM-0.01m | 4:25AM0.12m | 4:00PM0.03m | 5:11AM0.11m | 5:00PM0.08m | 5:55AM0.11m | 6:01PM0.13m | 6:39AM0.11m | 7:03PM0.18m | 7:22AM0.10m | 8:07PM0.22m | 8:04AM0.10m | 9:13PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | E 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | N 9 | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | — | NE 9 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | NE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 12 | 12 | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 89 | 107 | 107 | 102 | 88 | 77 | 116 | 113 | 148 | 153 | 150 | 128 | 128 | 179 | 205 | 173 | 184 | 198 | 168 | 150 | 150 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 601 | 601 | 0 | 711 | 601 | 138 | 715 | 970 | 0 | 711 | 970 | 0 | 711 | 933 | 0 | 711 | 970 | 49 | 138 | 788 | 18 |
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