Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, E swell with 618 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s 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 (Aug 31) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period. 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at the forecast here. The next 16 days for La Preciosa, a reef break, don’t really fire up until the tail end of the first week. The first few days look pretty ordinary, with cross-off winds and a drop in swell. Most of the action is happening in the mornings, and the afternoons get chopped by the sea breeze.
The first real window of opportunity kicks off on Sunday, the 6th of September. The morning is looking good with a light offshore breeze from the ESE at 9 mph, and clean surf. Swell is coming in at 3 ft from the east, with a period of 8 seconds and combined energy of 90 (weak). It’s not pumping, but it’s surfable and clean. This is a standout for the forecast period, especially for a reef break where that short period east swell will still wrap in nicely.
Monday, the 7th of September, morning is also a good call. The wind is offshore from the SE at 16 mph, moderate but clean. Swell is 4 ft from the east, 9-second period, and energy is up to 195 (moderate). The water temperature is sitting at 85°F with a 1°F anomaly, so about average for this time of year. For an advanced break like this, the 4 ft swell is manageable, but it’s not going to be for beginners. The crowds are sometimes an issue here, so be ready for company.
The following mornings – Tuesday, 8th, Wednesday, 9th, and Friday, 11th – all have clean conditions with offshore winds, but the swell is on the smaller side (around 3 ft to 4 ft) and energy is moderate. The waves will be surfable but nothing special.
After the first week, the surf drops right off. From the 10th of September onwards, most mornings and afternoons are poor, with small swell and cross-off winds. There’s a brief flicker on the morning of the 15th of September with a tiny 2 ft, 5-second swell and offshore wind, but it’s barely worth a paddle.
So, overall, the best bet is the morning of Sunday, 6th September, and the morning of Monday, 7th September. These are the cleanest, most consistent windows in a run that goes quiet again after the first week. Don’t expect much in the second week – it’s mostly flat and windy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | N 10 | E 5 | E 7 | N 9 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | N 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 643 | 400 | 276 | 306 | 185 | 90 | 133 | 32 | 19 | 2 | 31 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 46 | 92 | 1 | 89 | 135 | 41 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:56PM0.55m | 11:42AM0.67m | 11:37PM0.51m | 12:35PM0.68m | 00:22AM0.47m | 1:33PM0.68m | 1:15AM0.44m | 2:36PM0.68m | 2:17AM0.42m | 3:43PM0.69m | 3:27AM0.43m | 4:48PM0.70m | 4:40AM0.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:09PM0.16m | 5:03AM0.08m | 6:04PM0.18m | 5:44AM0.07m | 7:04PM0.20m | 6:32AM0.06m | 8:10PM0.21m | 7:27AM0.05m | 9:20PM0.22m | 8:31AM0.05m | 10:27PM0.22m | 9:39AM0.06m | 11:28PM0.20m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — |
mm | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | N 10 | E 9 | E 8 | N 11 | E 8 | E 8 | N 10 | E 5 | E 7 | N 9 | ENE 7 | E 6 | — | — | E 8 | N 7 | E 5 |
| kJ | 643 | 400 | 276 | 2 | 185 | 90 | 2 | 32 | 19 | 2 | 31 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 46 | — | — | 89 | 1 | 26 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | E 8 | N 10 | N 9 | E 9 | E 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | E 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 41 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 12 | N 11 | — | N 11 | N 11 | — | N 10 | N 10 | — | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | NE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 3 | — | E 9 | — | — | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | — | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | — | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 8 | SSE 3 |
| kJ | — | 7 | — | 306 | — | — | 133 | 55 | 36 | 50 | — | 25 | 34 | 32 | — | 92 | 98 | — | 135 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 375 | 0 | 715 | 601 | 0 | 601 | 601 | 18 | 601 | 1025 | 49 | 715 | 601 | 49 | 2 | 601 | 163 | 0 | 424 | 0 |
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