La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is a tricky stretch for La Preciosa, no doubt. We’ve got a 16-day window, and to be straight with you, it’s looking pretty thin for most of it. There’s a bit of swell early on, but it’s short-period windswell and the winds aren't doing us any favors. The water’s sitting at 85°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least it’ll be warm while you’re scratching around.

The first couple of days, Wednesday and Thursday, have some chest to head-high lines at 4ft to 5ft, but that 7-8 second period means it’s gonna be lumpy and without much push. The ESE cross-off wind keeps it from being totally blown out, but the surface isn't going to be clean. You’ll be fighting it more than enjoying it. Skip it.

The first real window where things line up is Saturday morning, the 12th. The swell drops a little to 4ft, but the period is still short at 8 seconds. The big difference is we finally get a true offshore, and the (combined energy of all swells directed here) reads 200. It’s not big, but with that clean wind and the reef handling the short period, it might offer a few makeable waves for the advanced crew. It’s still not great, just the least bad option. The energy is moderate, nothing special.

After that, it’s a slow slide down. The swell fades through the middle of next week, dropping to under 3ft and the energy just bleeds out of the water. There is a bit of a pulse for the morning of the 16th with 4ft and an offshore wind, but the energy is weak at 126, and it’s still that short-period stuff. Ordinary is the best word for it.

Honestly, after around the 13th, it’s a waiting game. We see small waves on and off, but nothing with any conviction. The second week is pretty much a write-off. Swells stay around 2ft to 3ft with the combined energy (in the low 100s or even under 100, down to a paltry 29 and 6) just not enough to get La Preciosa’s reef doing its thing. The winds are a mix of cross-offshore and light, which would be nice if there was any push, but there just isn't.

There will be a gap of several days, really from the 20th onwards, where there’s no real surf to get excited about. We’re looking at knee-high dribble at best. A blank run like this is fairly normal for the area when the trade-wind swell pattern doesn't align. It’ll come back, it always does, but this forecast window doesn't offer much hope.

So, mark your calendar for Saturday morning, the 12th. It’s your best bet, and even then, keep your expectations in check. This is a case where patience is a virtue, or you could just go for a paddle.

Rusty

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