La Preciosa Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.67° N 70.06° W

La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Preciosa sea temperature is
28.3° C
0.3° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 205 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 13th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for La Preciosa.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are a tough watch. The charts are showing a constant easterly wind blowing cross-off, and while it’s keeping the surface clean, the swell is just not cooperating. We’re looking at a long, flat spell with no real quality on the cards. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so nothing weird there, but that’s about the only highlight.

The energy from the east is weak to moderate at best, running between 96 and 191 (moderate wave energy) for the whole period. The swell height is a consistent 3 ft to 4 ft, but the period is short – mostly 6 to 8 seconds – so it’s all windswell, lacking any punch or shape. The forecast keeps saying "poor surf conditions" and that’s the truth. The wind is a constant moderate to fresh breeze, which is just enough to chop up any potential lines.

So, here’s the rundown. From Monday 13 July right through to Monday 28 July, there is nothing worth paddling out for. That’s a solid two-week-plus gap of no recommendations. The swell direction is coming straight from the east, which is the optimum direction for this spot, but it’s just not enough. The waves are small, weak, and the period is too short to hold up on the reef. For a beginner, anything over 5 ft is too big, but here it’s under that – the problem is the quality, not the size. For an expert, the lack of power and shape makes it a total waste of time.

Honestly, this stretch looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle session. The cross-off wind and clean, small waves are a kite surfer’s dream, but for a regular surfer, there’s nothing to get excited about. We’ll have to wait for a change in the pattern. The forecasts can change, but for now, leave the boards in the car.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
8
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8
1.2
E
6
1.1
E
8
1.1
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7
1.2
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7
1.2
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1.2
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
157
106
142
123
146
105
147
146
109
134
119
18
153
154
132
131
91
142
143
139
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
25
E
25
E
15
SE
25
ESE
30
E
20
SE
25
ESE
30
E
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SE
25
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ESE
25
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E
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SE
25
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25
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ESE
25
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25
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Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
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
7:03PM0.18m
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6:09
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7:22
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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