
Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with 258 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (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 Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it.
First up, we’re looking at La Preciosa, a reef break that’s exposed and takes a north swell best. The water’s sitting at 85°F right now, which is about normal for this time of year – nothing wild there.
The honest truth is, the next week and a half is pretty grim. We’ve got a solid run of onshore and cross-off winds from the east and southeast, hanging around 12 to 19 mph, which is just trashing the surface. Swell is small – mostly 3 ft to 4 ft, coming from the east with a short 7 to 8 second period, so it’s weak, bumpy, and uninviting. The combined energy is weak for most of it, hovering between 82 and 188. It’s a real struggle.
Then we get a bit of a tease. On Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12, the wind finally swings offshore from the ESE in the mornings. Swell picks up just a touch to 4 ft, still from the east, period at 8 seconds, and energy climbs to 205 and 219 – that’s moderate energy. The morning sessions should be clean with that offshore breeze. It’s not pumping, but it’s the best we’ve got. For a reef break, that east swell is a little off-angle for optimum, but with offshore winds, it’ll be rideable and far better than the crud beforehand.
After that, it drops off again. Swell fades to 3 ft or less, and the wind goes back to cross-off or onshore. By the middle of the second week, we’re looking at tiny 1.0 ft to 2 ft surf with energy in the teens and thirties – basically flat. There’s a brief moment on Thursday, September 17 morning where we get offshore wind again, but the swell is only 3 ft with a 6 second period, so it’s barely surfable and ordinary.
The real standout here is the Friday, September 11 morning session. That offshore wind and 4 ft east swell will give you the cleanest, most fun waves of the whole outlook. The Saturday, September 12 morning is nearly as good. Everything else is a write-off. We’re looking at about a 10-day gap of poor conditions before that, and another long stretch of nothing after it.
If you’re a beginner, those 4 ft days are fine, but the wind will still be a factor. For experts, it’s a bit small to get excited about. The reef setup means it’ll handle that east swell okay, but don’t expect perfection.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
74 | 116 | 55 | 74 | 113 | 145 | 153 | 154 | 141 | 135 | 147 | 187 | 187 | 240 | 258 | 212 | 217 | 185 | 125 | 130 | 130 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:49PM0.71m | 5:48AM0.50m | 6:44PM0.71m | 6:50AM0.55m | 7:34PM0.71m | 7:46AM0.61m | 8:19PM0.68m | 8:38AM0.65m | 9:02PM0.65m | 9:26AM0.68m | 9:43PM0.60m | 10:14AM0.69m | 10:23PM0.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:48AM0.06m | 00:20AM0.18m | 11:54AM0.06m | 1:07AM0.16m | 12:55PM0.06m | 1:49AM0.14m | 1:53PM0.07m | 2:29AM0.12m | 2:48PM0.09m | 3:07AM0.10m | 3:41PM0.11m | 3:45AM0.09m | 4:33PM0.13m | 4:22AM0.08m | |||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NE 12 | E 6 | E 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 8 | E 8 |
74 | 22 | 55 | 74 | 35 | 15 | 34 | 31 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 187 | 187 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 130 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NNE 8 | E 8 | NE 10 | N 7 | NE 12 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | N 6 | NE 8 |
3 | 6 | 30 | 36 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 19 | 11 | 23 | 14 | 9 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | — | NE 11 | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | NE 11 | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 13 | N 7 |
5 | — | 30 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 18 | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — |
— | 116 | — | — | 113 | 145 | 153 | 154 | 141 | 135 | 147 | — | — | 240 | 258 | 212 | 217 | 185 | 125 | 130 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 375 | 0 | 333 | 471 | 0 | 471 | 1061 | 0 | 262 | 327 | 0 | 0 | 471 | 0 | 0 | 1008 | 0 | 711 | 1008 | 18 |
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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.










