La Preciosa Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.67° N 70.06° W

La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Preciosa sea temperature is
28.9° C
0.4° 

La Preciosa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Preciosa surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with 432 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 17th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 17th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 16th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down the next couple of weeks at La Preciosa. It’s a slow start, no two ways about it, but there's a proper pulse of swell due in about a week and a half that could be the standout. It's a reef setup, so it's got that potential to hold shape, but the wind's gonna be the big factor.

This Saturday afternoon, August 15th, it's a no-go. There’s some 5ft of northeast swell, but that cross-off breeze is just going to make a mess of it. Water temp is 84°, which is about par for the course here.

Sunday the 16th is looking similar. Maybe a touch bigger in the morning at 6ft, but the wind is still cross-off and it'll be poor. The swell energy is moderate (461), but it's not doing us any favors. The rest of that first week is a real grind. We’re looking at a stretch of days with weak, short-period swell and nothing but cross-off winds. The energy just dies, with readings down to (61) on the 29th, and wave heights hovering around 2-3ft. It’s the kind of small, bumpy stuff that will have you doing more yard work than surfing.

There is a tiny flicker of hope on the morning of Friday, August 21st, when we get a bit of an offshore breeze and some clean lines in the 3ft range. It’s surfable, but it's not exactly a day to call in sick for.

Then, things start to cook. The energy builds from the 25th, and by the morning of Wednesday, August 26th, it looks like the best window of the whole forecast. The swell is up to a solid 6-7ft from the east, and we’re looking at a gentle offshore breeze keeping it all clean and lined up. The combined energy reading is strong at (868), and this is the only time in the whole run where the conditions are expected to be genuinely good. This is when La Preciosa should fire. The size, the wind, the direction—it all lines up. It's over a week away, so don't book it in stone, but I'd be keeping that morning free.

After that, it fades back to the ordinary. The swell drops off quick and we're back to cross-off winds and small waves. There’s a chance of thunderstorms around the 23rd and 24th, and again on the 26th and 27th, but the winds stay moderate, so it doesn't look like it will be a complete washout, just not favorable. The window just closes out into the weekend with small, weak surf and light winds.

So, to wrap it up: don't get too amped for this weekend or the early part of next week. It's going to be a flat and choppy slog. But keep Wednesday the 26th in your sights. That's the one worth chasing.

Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.3
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9
1.1
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9
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0.8
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8
1
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8
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8
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9
0.6
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8
0.9
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8
1.3
E
6
0.5
E
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
316
355
432
347
335
274
268
184
138
163
132
86
135
47
50
145
49
103
128
31
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
E
15
SE
20
ESE
25
ENE
15
SE
20
ESE
25
E
20
SE
20
E
25
E
15
SSE
20
ESE
30
E
20
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
10:57PM0.64m
11:31AM0.65m
11:38PM0.58m
12:23PM0.65m
00:19AM0.52m
1:15PM0.63m
1:00AM0.46m
2:09PM0.61m
1:43AM0.42m
3:06PM0.60m
2:32AM0.39m
4:04PM0.59m
3:27AM0.37m
Low Tide
4:47PM0.11m
5:10AM0.09m
5:43PM0.15m
5:50AM0.09m
6:40PM0.19m
6:31AM0.10m
7:39PM0.22m
7:13AM0.10m
8:41PM0.24m
7:59AM0.11m
9:45PM0.25m
8:49AM0.12m
10:46PM0.25m
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7:07
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7:04
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4
1
Temp °C
29
28
28
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27
29
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Feels °C
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28
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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.

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