La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s cooking for us. We’ve got a solid window coming up, but it’s not all smooth sailing. There’s a bit of a wait for the good stuff, so let’s be patient.

The action kicks off with a bang on Monday the 31st of August. Early morning at La Preciosa is where it’s at. We’re looking at a solid 7 ft easterly swell with a 10-second period – that’s a proper groundswell pushing through. The combined energy is moderate-strong (975), and with a gentle offshore breeze from the ESE, the surface will be glassy. The water is sitting at 85°F, which is about average for this time of year. This is the standout of the whole forecast; it’s clean, powerful, and has some real grunt. This is a consistent, exposed reef break, so it’s for advanced surfers only. The swell direction is from the east, which is right on the money for this spot. Expect crowds here, as it’s a known spot.

That Monday morning is the absolute peak. The afternoon stays around 6 ft, but the wind swings cross-offshore and gets a bit punchy, making it less clean. Tuesday morning on the 1st of September drops to 4 ft, still cross-off and clean, but the energy is weaker (272). The rest of the first week is a bit of a write-off. From Tuesday afternoon right through to the end of the first week, the swell drops and the wind stays cross-off, giving us poor surf conditions. We’re looking at a gap of a few days with nothing worth paddling for.

Moving into the second week, we see a glimmer of hope. On Monday morning the 7th of September, the swell bumps back up to 4 ft from the east with a 9-second period. The combined energy is moderate (216), and the morning offshore wind from the ESE returns. It’s a promising option, but it’s a long way out, so don’t lock it in yet. The forecast gets a bit more consistent after that, with the morning sessions on the 8th and 11th of September offering some moderate offshore breeze and clean conditions with 3 ft to 4 ft east swell. The energy is light to moderate across these days. It’s not the beast we saw on the 31st, but it’s a surfable option for the dedicated.

Overall, the best on offer is without a doubt that Monday the 31st of August morning. Grab it if you can. After that, it’s a waiting game for a few smaller, cleaner windows in the second week.

Rusty.

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