Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with 177 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 (Jul 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the only game in town.
Alright, look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. We’ve got one spot in the frame for the full sixteen days: La Preciosa. This is a proper advanced reef break, and it's very consistent, so it's always trying to throw something at you. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. The problem is that for the entire run, the wind is stuck in a cross-off pattern from the east or southeast, and it's blowing a solid 12 to 19 mph. That’s a fresh breeze, constantly messing with the surface. It’s not going to be the clean, glassy perfection we all dream of. The swell is coming from the east, which is okay, but it's short-period stuff—mostly 6 to 8 seconds—so it’s lacking that real punch and push. The combined wave energy is moderate at best, sitting between 100 and 200 for most of the run, which is about as average as it gets.
So, from Sunday, July 12th right through to Monday, July 27th, the forecast is basically the same story. The wave comment for every single session is "poor surf conditions" and the ratings are all zeros. There are no standout days here. The swell height wobbles between 1 ft and 4 ft, but with that wind and short period, it's going to be a messy, lumpy affair. Even the bigger days, like the 4 ft we see on the 20th and 21st of July, are going to be blown out by that wind. This is a reef break, so it needs a bit of love to work properly, and it's just not getting it.
Because this is a very consistent spot, it's a bit of a bummer to see such a blank run. It won't be like this forever, and forecasts can change, but for now, the truth is there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The conditions are more suited to the kite crowd than a surfer looking for a decent wave. Save your energy and your wax.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Sat 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 142 | 149 | 177 | 153 | 148 | 148 | 113 | 134 | 150 | 150 | 146 | 146 | 126 | 113 | 123 | 5 | 127 | 140 | 136 | 131 | 134 |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:56AM0.43m | 7:16PM0.80m | 7:00AM0.45m | 8:12PM0.82m | 8:02AM0.48m | 9:05PM0.82m | 9:03AM0.51m | 9:56PM0.80m | 10:02AM0.55m | 10:44PM0.77m | 11:00AM0.58m | 11:30PM0.71m | 11:58AM0.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:58AM0.18m | 12:03PM-0.03m | 1:55AM0.16m | 1:03PM-0.04m | 2:48AM0.15m | 2:02PM-0.04m | 3:38AM0.13m | 3:01PM-0.01m | 4:25AM0.12m | 4:00PM0.03m | 5:11AM0.11m | 5:00PM0.08m | 5:55AM0.11m | 6:01PM0.13m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — |
 | 7:22 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 142 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 11 | N 11 | N 6 | N 10 | — | N 9 | — | N 8 | NE 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | 149 | 177 | 153 | 148 | 148 | 113 | 134 | 150 | 150 | 146 | 146 | 126 | 113 | 123 | 92 | 127 | 140 | 136 | 131 | 134 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 715 | 970 | 0 | 715 | 601 | 0 | 471 | 601 | 0 | 601 | 1061 | 0 | 471 | 1038 | 68 | 333 | 471 | 0 | 333 | 788 |
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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).
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