
Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, E swell with 355 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM. 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+) | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 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 lining up for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a pretty long gap here with no real standout surf to speak of. The first few days are a write-off. We’ve got a bit of a pulse showing up, but it’s fighting against a persistent cross-off wind that’s just making a mess of things. The swell is hanging around the 3 ft to 6 ft mark, but it’s short-period stuff, mostly 7 to 8 seconds, and the energy is weak to moderate – you’re looking at combined energy readings of mostly 100 to 360, which is pretty limp. The water temperature is sitting around 83°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
The first real chance to get a wave comes on Friday morning, July 10th, at La Preciosa. This is a reef break for advanced surfers only, and it’s very consistent. Now, Friday morning we’re expecting some offshore wind from the ESE, which is a major positive – it’ll clean things right up. The swell is 6 ft from the East, which is a bit of a mismatch against the optimum North direction, but with that offshore wind, it’s our best shot. The energy is moderate at 337. Expect the crowds to be around sometimes. For a fleeting moment, it might be worth a look.
After that, the rest of the forecast is a real grind. We’re looking at a solid 10-day stretch of poor to marginal conditions from Saturday the 11th right through to late July. The wind stays cross-off, the swell stays small and short-period, and the energy drops even lower. It’s just not doing us any favours.
The only other flicker of hope comes right at the end of the window, on Thursday morning, July 23rd. Again, at La Preciosa, we get a brief window of offshore wind from the ESE. The swell is only 4 ft from the East, with a period of 7 seconds, and the energy is weak at 186. The forecast calls for “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions”. It’s not going to set the world on fire, but if you’re desperate, it’s the only other morning with a clean look.
So, the standout is undeniably Friday morning, July 10th. That’s your one. Get it while you can, because after that, it’s a long, dry spell. The forecast confidence is good for that near-term call, but the long-range stuff on the 23rd is a long shot. The setup here is a reef, so that short-period swell won’t have the grunt for much, but with the wind clean, you might find a couple.
Rusty signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
346 | 318 | 346 | 318 | 299 | 337 | 239 | 270 | 263 | 235 | 169 | 163 | 176 | 213 | 138 | 135 | 128 | 158 | 131 | 128 | 167 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:16PM0.64m | 2:51AM0.48m | 4:16PM0.68m | 3:48AM0.45m | 5:17PM0.73m | 4:51AM0.43m | 6:18PM0.77m | 5:56AM0.43m | 7:16PM0.80m | 7:00AM0.45m | 8:12PM0.82m | 8:02AM0.48m | 9:05PM0.82m | 9:03AM0.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:39PM0.24m | 9:15AM0.06m | 10:49PM0.23m | 10:08AM0.03m | 11:56PM0.21m | 11:04AM-0.01m | 00:58AM0.18m | 12:03PM-0.03m | 1:55AM0.16m | 1:03PM-0.04m | 2:48AM0.15m | 2:02PM-0.04m | 3:38AM0.13m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | |
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | 7:22 | |
mm | 4 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | ENE 12 | — | ENE 11 | NE 11 | — | E 8 | — | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | N 8 | N 8 | E 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 |
7 | 14 | — | 12 | 29 | — | 239 | — | 10 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 35 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | N 13 | N 9 | N 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | N 11 | N 11 | N 7 | — | — |
7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 7 | N 11 | N 7 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 |
346 | 318 | 346 | 318 | 299 | 337 | — | 270 | 263 | 235 | 169 | 163 | 176 | 213 | 138 | 135 | 128 | 158 | 131 | 128 | 167 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 945 | 0 | 711 | 329 | 0 | 0 | 327 | 49 | 1061 | 1061 | 49 | 1061 | 1061 | 0 | 307 | 1061 | 0 | 471 | 788 | 0 | 711 |
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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.











