La Preciosa surf break

La Preciosa surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 30 May 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
27.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

La Preciosa surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 3 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, E swell with 298 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Sunday (May 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 3rd Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 5th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.9
E
6
0.8
E
7
1
E
6
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
7
1.1
E
7
1
E
8
0.3
N
13
0.5
N
12
0.8
N
11
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.4
E
9
1.3
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14
10
50
60
83
90
69
123
113
30
71
155
146
167
144
176
228
251
214
298
257
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
30
ESE
20
SSE
15
ESE
20
E
15
SSE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
SSE
25
SE
25
ESE
20
SSE
25
ESE
30
E
15
SSE
20
ESE
30
E
20
SSE
20
ESE
30
E
20
SSE
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
8:37PM0.69m
8:24AM0.39m
9:18PM0.69m
9:06AM0.39m
9:58PM0.69m
9:48AM0.39m
10:39PM0.68m
10:32AM0.39m
11:18PM0.67m
11:18AM0.41m
11:57PM0.66m
12:06PM0.42m
00:35AM0.64m
Low Tide
1:30PM0.07m
3:18AM0.18m
2:09PM0.07m
4:00AM0.18m
2:50PM0.07m
4:43AM0.18m
3:31PM0.09m
5:25AM0.19m
4:13PM0.11m
6:06AM0.20m
4:57PM0.15m
6:47AM0.20m
5:44PM0.18m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:14
7:14
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
2
Temp °C
28
29
27
29
30
27
29
29
27
29
31
27
27
28
26
28
28
27
27
28
26
28
28
28
31
31
30
30
29
27
28
29
27
26
27
26
28
27
27
27
26
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.9
E
6
0.8
E
7
0.1
NE
10
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
7
0.3
NNE
9
1
E
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.5
N
12
0.8
N
11
0.7
N
10
0.5
N
10
0.4
NNE
10
1.2
E
8
0.3
NNE
10
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
9
0.2
NNE
10
1.3
E
9
Energy kJ
14
10
50
60
4
90
69
16
113
19
71
146
96
46
31
176
18
251
214
10
257
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.3
E
8
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
12
0.4
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
10
0.4
NNW
8
0.1
NE
10
0.6
N
10
0.3
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.1
N
10
0.2
NNE
10
Energy kJ
2
2
12
2
4
8
14
41
20
20
4
73
24
13
35
12
20
20
2
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
14
0.2
NNE
12
0.1
N
6
0.2
NNW
9
0.3
N
13
0.3
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
NW
9
Energy kJ
5
2
7
15
1
7
30
20
10
1
1
1
2
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
6
1.1
E
5
0.3
SSE
3
0.2
S
3
1
E
6
0.3
SSE
3
1.1
E
7
0.4
SSE
3
1
E
8
1.5
E
6
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.3
E
8
0.4
SSE
3
1.4
E
9
Energy kJ
29
51
2
1
83
1
123
4
118
156
155
146
167
144
228
3
298
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
333
375
18
0
421
2
49
325
0
0
325
36
0
327
0
327
327
0
0
360
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Amber Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
6
5
5
4
4
9
5
5
9
8
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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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