Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with 183 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Preciosa in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s talk this one out in good old feet and miles per hour. It’s Rusty, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this is a rough stretch.
The only spot we’ve got to look at is La Preciosa, a heavy reef break for advanced surfers only. It’s consistent and open to the swell, and it does its best with a north swell. Water’s sitting at 83°F, right about where it should be for July.
From Sunday, July 12th, all the way through Saturday, July 25th, it’s pretty grim. The waves are around 3 to 5 ft, but the wind’s a problem. It’s blowing cross-offshore from the east or east-southeast at 12 to 19 mph, and the swell period is a short, weak 6 to 8 seconds – pure windswill. The wave energy is low to moderate (104 to 198), and every single reading says “poor surf conditions.” There’s just no quality.
Then, like a break in the clouds, we get Sunday, July 26th. In the afternoon, the wind finally goes offshore and drops to a light 9 mph. The swell is still small at about 3 ft from the east, but the energy climbs a touch to 147. It’s described as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” For the first time in ages, it’ll be clean and glassy. Crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might score a quiet session, but don’t count on it being a secret.
Monday, July 27th, the surf drops to 2 ft, the energy sinks to 74, and it’s back to the same old story.
Bottom line: there’s no proper standout in this 16-day forecast. Your one and only shot is that Sunday afternoon on the 26th, and even then, it’s a gamble. The rest is a long, flat, windy wait. Stay hopeful, though – forecasts can always flip.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | N 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 127 | 130 | 129 | 127 | 31 | 139 | 138 | 127 | 173 | 146 | 5 | 134 | 127 | 144 | 154 | 159 | 167 | 138 | 117 | 152 | 159 |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:16PM0.80m | 7:00AM0.45m | 8:12PM0.82m | 8:02AM0.48m | 9:05PM0.82m | 9:03AM0.51m | 9:56PM0.80m | 10:02AM0.55m | 10:44PM0.77m | 11:00AM0.58m | 11:30PM0.71m | 11:58AM0.60m | 00:15AM0.65m | 12:56PM0.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:55AM0.16m | 1:03PM-0.04m | 2:48AM0.15m | 2:02PM-0.04m | 3:38AM0.13m | 3:01PM-0.01m | 4:25AM0.12m | 4:00PM0.03m | 5:11AM0.11m | 5:00PM0.08m | 5:55AM0.11m | 6:01PM0.13m | 6:39AM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 |
 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | 7:21 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | E 8 | N 7 | NE 9 | E 8 | N 6 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 130 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | N 8 | NE 9 | N 7 | NE 9 | N 11 | N 6 | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | — | — | NNE 7 | — | NNE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | 4 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NE 9 | N 11 | N 11 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 127 | — | 129 | 127 | 80 | 139 | 138 | 127 | 173 | 146 | 102 | 134 | 127 | 144 | 154 | 159 | 167 | 138 | 117 | 152 | 159 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 970 | 0 | 471 | 601 | 18 | 471 | 788 | 0 | 471 | 872 | 68 | 872 | 471 | 0 | 471 | 933 | 0 | 333 | 788 | 0 | 471 |
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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).
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