Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, ENE swell with 1,029 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Righto, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for La Preciosa over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the overall picture. We’ve got a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions ahead, with only a couple of moments that’ll get a surfer’s heart beating. The first week is mostly a write-off—lots of small, weak, and messy swell, and a gap of several days with no real recommendations from Wednesday 26th August right through to Monday 31st August. The energy is just not there, with combined swell energy readings mostly under 200 (weak to moderate) and often flat. The winds are mostly cross-off, which is alright for keeping the surface tidy, but the waves themselves are small and lack punch.
Now, the standout. The best surf on offer is on Tuesday, 1st September. That morning, we’re looking at a solid 5ft easterly swell with a juicy 11-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy, with combined swell energy hitting 586 (strong). The wind is a gentle breeze from the east, cross-off, so the face should be clean and lined up. This is the one to circle on the calendar. La Preciosa is a consistent, exposed reef break, so it’ll handle that easterly swell well. The water temp? It’s about average for this time of year, no big anomaly.
But a heads-up: at 5ft, that’s getting a bit much for beginners. And this is an advanced reef, so it’s not a spot for learners anyway. Crowds can show up sometimes, so you won’t be totally alone. The afternoon on the 1st drops off a bit with a shorter 10-second period and windier conditions, so the morning window is your play.
There’s a smaller pulse on Monday, 7th September – a 4ft easterly swell, period around 6-7 seconds, with combined energy at 258 (moderate). The wind on Monday morning is near glassy from the east-northeast, making for clean conditions. It’s not a standout compared to the 1st, but it’s a decent option if you missed the main event.
Beyond that, the second week fades out. The rest of the days are mostly small, weak, or windy, with poor to marginal surf. It’s a pretty quiet run overall, with only those one or two windows worth getting wet for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | NE 16 | NE 15 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 13 | NE 12 | E 6 | NE 11 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 43 | 10 | 37 | 108 | 105 | 104 | 72 | 92 | 60 | 131 | 120 | 134 | 150 | 131 | 172 | 234 | 1029 | 815 | 518 | 481 | 225 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:57PM0.66m | 7:56AM0.51m | 8:32PM0.66m | 8:40AM0.55m | 9:07PM0.65m | 9:23AM0.59m | 9:42PM0.62m | 10:07AM0.63m | 10:18PM0.59m | 10:53AM0.66m | 10:56PM0.55m | 11:42AM0.67m | 11:37PM0.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:07PM0.12m | 2:18AM0.20m | 1:55PM0.12m | 2:49AM0.18m | 2:42PM0.13m | 3:21AM0.16m | 3:29PM0.14m | 3:52AM0.13m | 4:18PM0.15m | 4:26AM0.11m | 5:09PM0.16m | 5:03AM0.08m | 6:04PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | NE 16 | E 5 | E 8 | NE 13 | NE 13 | E 8 | NE 12 | E 8 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 12 | ENE 10 | E 10 | N 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 43 | 10 | 32 | 108 | 63 | 82 | 30 | 69 | 28 | 58 | 41 | 35 | 150 | 131 | 120 | 234 | 1029 | 815 | 518 | 2 | 225 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NE 12 | E 8 | NE 14 | NNE 11 | NE 13 | NE 12 | E 8 | NE 11 | — | N 13 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | E 13 | E 12 | N 10 | N 10 | — | N 12 |
| kJ | 11 | 6 | 37 | 52 | 11 | 104 | 72 | 29 | 60 | — | 3 | 35 | 46 | 32 | 23 | 32 | 271 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 17 | N 10 | NE 15 | NE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | — | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | N 9 |
| kJ | 12 | 2 | 35 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 6 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — |
| kJ | — | 67 | — | — | 105 | 103 | 56 | 92 | 85 | 131 | 120 | 134 | — | — | 172 | — | — | — | — | 481 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 788 | 970 | 0 | 144 | 788 | 0 | 327 | 601 | 0 | 471 | 327 | 0 | 711 | 888 | 3 | 333 | 327 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 0 |
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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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