La Preciosa Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.67° N 70.06° W

La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Preciosa sea temperature is
29.0° C
0.5° 

La Preciosa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Preciosa surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, E swell with 3,218 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 5AM (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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 25th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 25th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get this one out. Rusty here.

Alright, look. To be straight with you, this outlook for La Preciosa is a bit of a slow burn for most of the next week. We’ve got a long stretch of ordinary to poor surf, with a messy combo of cross-off winds and short-period windswell. That first solid window worth paddling out for isn’t until Tuesday the 25th of August.

From Wednesday the 19th right through to Monday the 24th, it’s a pretty flat and uninspiring run. The swell’s hovering around 3 to 5 feet from the east, but the period’s a short and crumbly 6 to 8 seconds. The wave energy is weak to moderate (93 to 184), and with the wind coming cross-off from the east or east-southeast, the surface won’t be glassy, just okay-ish at best. A few sessions on Thursday morning the 20th get a ‘surfable but ordinary’ call, but honestly, nothing to get excited about. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

Now, Tuesday the 25th of August morning is where it finally wakes up. We see a jump in swell to 7 feet from the east-northeast, with a period picking up to 8 seconds. The combined energy hits a strong 580, and for the first time, the wind swings offshore from the east-southeast. That’s going to groom the face nicely. Expect “very good surf conditions” at La Preciosa that morning. This is a reef break, advanced only, and very consistent. Just a heads-up, the swell is over 5 feet, so beginners should sit this one out. And because it’s a reef setup, that longer period energy will shape up well, but be aware it can get a bit shifty. Crowds are sometimes a thing here.

Tuesday afternoon the swell pushes up to 8 feet from the east-northeast, with a longer 10-second period and the combined energy going through the roof at 1399. That’s a lot of power. But the wind swings cross-off again and the conditions become “marginal,” so the morning window is your real standout.

Wednesday the 26th keeps a solid 7 feet from the east, still a 10-second period, but cross-off wind keeps it from being pristine. Still, the energy is high (941). By Thursday the 27th, it drops back to 5 feet, but with a gentle breeze and a little more consistency. That morning could offer a decent, if less dramatic, session.

Beyond that, into the end of August and start of September, the swell backs off and the winds stay cross-off. The 1st of September morning has a 5-foot swell from the east with an 11-second period, offering some longer lines, but the conditions are “marginal.” Nothing else in that second week stands out as a must-paddle. It’s just a slow fade back to small, short-period waves.

So, bottom line: hold out for Tuesday the 25th of August morning. That’s your best chance for a proper session at La Preciosa. The rest of the run is for checking the forecast and hoping the next system delivers.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the E by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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0
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1
0
0
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
8
0.8
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8
0.9
E
8
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8
1.1
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8
1.2
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6
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1.1
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1.1
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7
0.6
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8
1.2
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6
1.2
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6
1.3
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7
1.3
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7
1.3
E
7
1.6
E
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
65
84
107
132
86
160
105
138
110
104
97
123
43
116
120
150
159
161
262
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
20
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25
E
15
SE
15
ESE
30
E
20
SE
25
ESE
30
E
15
ESE
20
E
25
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20
ESE
25
ESE
30
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
30
E
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:00AM0.46m
2:09PM0.61m
1:43AM0.42m
3:06PM0.60m
2:32AM0.39m
4:04PM0.59m
3:27AM0.37m
5:01PM0.59m
4:27AM0.37m
5:53PM0.61m
5:27AM0.39m
6:38PM0.63m
Low Tide
7:13AM0.10m
8:41PM0.24m
7:59AM0.11m
9:45PM0.25m
8:49AM0.12m
10:46PM0.25m
9:42AM0.12m
11:42PM0.25m
10:36AM0.12m
00:29AM0.24m
11:28AM0.12m
1:09AM0.23m
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7:06
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Temp °C
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29
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30
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Feels °C
29
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28
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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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