
Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with 206 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 8AM (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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what we’ve got for La Preciosa over the next couple weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch.
Right off the bat, the whole first week is a write-off. From Tuesday the 14th right through to Monday the 21st, the surf is just poor. We’ve got a constant cross-off wind, mostly out of the east at 12 to 19 mph, which is just messing with the surface. The swell’s hanging around 3 ft to 5 ft, but the period is short – mostly 6 to 8 seconds – so there’s no real energy or shape. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate (100 to 200), but it doesn’t matter with that wind. Just messy. Not worth paddling out.
There’s a real gap here. The first half of this forecast is a dead zone. You’re looking at a solid week of no real recommendations. That’s a blank run.
Now, things finally start to look a little different on Wednesday the 29th. On the morning of the 29th, we get a bump in swell height to 5 ft from the east, and the combined energy jumps to 346 – that’s moderate to strong energy. The period is still just 7 seconds, so it’s windswell, but the conditions are “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide.” Still, it’s the best the whole run has to offer. For a reef break like La Preciosa that’s advanced and very consistent, when the optimum swell is from the north, and this is coming from the east... it’s not ideal, but it’s our one standout. The wind is a moderate cross-off from the ESE at 12 mph. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, so expect company if you go.
The afternoon of the 29th drops back to 4 ft and energy drops to 181, with a fresher east wind. Not as good.
Honestly, this is a tough outlook for La Preciosa. The water temperature is sitting around 83°F with a tiny anomaly of 0.5°F, so that’s pretty much dead average for this time of year. Not a warm or cold surprise.
If you’re a paddler, the entire forecast is a grind. The only window that even flickers is that Wednesday the 29th morning. For a spot that’s exposed and advanced, that’s your one chance. Otherwise, the setup is so wind-affected and short-period that it honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing through most of it.
I’ll keep an eye on it. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long, flat, windy wait.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | N 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
111 | 114 | 2 | 120 | 126 | 126 | 73 | 97 | 18 | 120 | 167 | 163 | 173 | 179 | 150 | 168 | 173 | 176 | 147 | 124 | 109 | |
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 | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 00:59AM0.58m | 1:54PM0.62m | 1:42AM0.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:22AM0.10m | 8:07PM0.22m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 10 | N 7 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | E 8 | N 7 | E 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | E 7 | NE 8 | E 7 |
1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 9 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 12 | 147 | 11 | 109 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 6 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 7 | — | N 6 | N 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 7 | — | NE 8 | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 |
2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 24 | — | — | 11 | 11 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | NE 8 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | — |
111 | 114 | 74 | 120 | 126 | 126 | 73 | 97 | 80 | 120 | 167 | 163 | 173 | 179 | 150 | 168 | 173 | 176 | — | 124 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 307 | 970 | 18 | 788 | 914 | 0 | 711 | 1038 | 49 | 471 | 1061 | 0 | 471 | 601 | 0 | 711 | 1061 | 0 | 262 | 788 | 0 |
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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.










