Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, E swell with 809 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
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Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening in the water.
The first few days are a total dud. From Thursday the 3rd through to early next week, it’s flat and weak. Swell is tiny – 3ft at best – coming from the east with a short 6-7 second period. The combined energy is low, barely cracking 100 to 195. The wind is mostly cross-off, so the surface looks clean, but there’s no grunt behind it. You’re better off staying home until Wednesday the 8th.
Wednesday morning the 8th is the real deal. Swell jumps to 6ft from the east, period hits 8 seconds, and the combined energy pumps up to 340 – that’s moderate power. Offshore winds from the ESE will have La Preciosa glassy and lined up. This spot is a reef break for advanced surfers only, and it’s super consistent. The east swell matches the optimum north direction the break loves. Crowds can be a factor here sometimes, so plan for a dawn patrol. This is the best day of the outlook.
Thursday the 9th morning is almost as good – 6ft east swell, 8-second period, offshore winds, energy at 427. That’s expert territory for sure. Friday the 10th morning holds at 6ft with offshore wind and energy at 398. Again, this is for the experienced crew only – way too big for beginners.
From Saturday the 11th onward, the wind shifts cross-off again and the swell drops back to 5ft-5ft with a shorter 7-second period. Energy falls into the low to mid 200s. There’s a couple of mornings with offshore wind on the 13th and 15th, but the swell is just too weak and short to make it fun. The second week is mostly a write-off.
Water temp is about normal for the season.
To sum it up: if you’re an advanced surfer, Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th mornings are your only real chances for something special. The rest is a snooze. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thu 9 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | E 6 | E 6 | N 7 | E 6 | E 6 | NNE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 63 | 91 | 8 | 80 | 112 | 4 | 138 | 149 | 153 | 188 | 188 | 205 | 195 | 195 | 257 | 332 | 359 | 699 | 427 | 291 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:50PM0.68m | 10:57AM0.46m | 11:25PM0.66m | 11:44AM0.49m | 11:59PM0.63m | 12:32PM0.52m | 00:36AM0.60m | 1:24PM0.55m | 1:15AM0.56m | 2:18PM0.59m | 2:00AM0.52m | 3:16PM0.64m | 2:51AM0.48m | 4:16PM0.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:29AM0.19m | 4:41PM0.16m | 6:02AM0.19m | 5:29PM0.19m | 6:35AM0.17m | 6:22PM0.22m | 7:09AM0.16m | 7:22PM0.24m | 7:46AM0.13m | 8:29PM0.25m | 8:28AM0.10m | 9:39PM0.24m | 9:15AM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
 | 7:22 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | E 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — | — | E 13 | NE 13 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 195 | — | — | 4 | 7 | 546 | 427 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 8 | — | N 7 | N 7 | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | NE 13 | — | — | ENE 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 11 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | — | — | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 |
| kJ | 83 | 63 | 91 | 83 | 80 | 112 | 95 | 138 | 149 | 153 | 188 | 188 | 205 | — | 195 | 257 | 332 | 359 | 699 | — | 291 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 471 | 925 | 18 | 471 | 471 | 18 | 0 | 307 | 0 | 471 | 1061 | 0 | 1061 | 1061 | 0 | 0 | 945 | 49 | 0 | 1008 |
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