La Preciosa surf break

La Preciosa surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 23 Apr 2026 AST
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La Preciosa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Preciosa sea temperature is
27.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) 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 0.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 23rd Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 24th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 23rd Apr)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
2
2
2
1
0
1
1
1
0
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.1
NNE
9
1
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
11
0.8
NNE
10
0.8
NNE
10
0.7
NNE
9
0.3
NE
17
0.4
NE
16
0.6
NE
15
0.7
NE
14
0.6
NE
14
0.7
NE
13
0.7
NE
13
0.7
NE
12
0.6
NE
12
0.6
NNE
12
0.6
NNE
12
0.5
NE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
509
445
192
151
131
164
121
125
73
46
91
139
203
147
178
164
152
118
94
88
58
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
20
ENE
10
E
10
E
10
E
15
SSE
5
S
10
NNW
10
SSW
10
SE
5
N
10
SW
10
SE
10
ENE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
ENE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
1:45PM0.45m
2:37AM0.69m
2:57PM0.47m
3:38AM0.65m
4:08PM0.51m
4:36AM0.62m
5:13PM0.56m
5:29AM0.59m
6:08PM0.61m
6:16AM0.56m
6:56PM0.65m
7:00AM0.52m
7:40PM0.68m
Low Tide
8:24AM0.17m
7:43PM0.09m
9:22AM0.17m
8:56PM0.13m
10:16AM0.17m
10:08PM0.16m
11:03AM0.16m
11:16PM0.18m
11:45AM0.14m
00:18AM0.18m
12:23PM0.13m
1:13AM0.18m
12:58PM0.11m
2:03AM0.17m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:11
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7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
7
5
8
1
2
4
2
6
4
7
1
4
2
11
2
5
Temp °C
24
24
24
25
25
24
26
26
24
27
28
26
27
27
25
26
26
25
26
27
25
25
24
25
27
27
25
28
28
27
29
30
30
29
28
27
28
26
26
28
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.4
ENE
7
1
E
7
0.9
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
11
0.8
NNE
10
0.8
NNE
10
0.7
NNE
9
0.5
NE
6
0.5
NE
8
0.6
NE
15
0.7
NE
14
0.6
NE
14
0.7
NE
13
0.7
NE
13
0.7
NE
12
0.6
NE
12
0.6
NNE
12
0.6
NNE
12
0.5
NE
11
Energy kJ
509
445
192
109
131
164
121
125
73
15
34
139
203
147
178
164
152
118
94
88
58
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
8
1.1
NNE
9
1
NNE
8
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NE
16
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
E
4
0.4
NE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
N
11
0.3
N
10
0.3
N
10
0.3
N
8
Energy kJ
31
189
151
91
62
39
27
25
30
91
30
20
19
4
12
4
2
18
16
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
6
0.1
E
8
0.1
NE
19
0.3
NE
17
0.3
E
7
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
E
7
0.1
SE
6
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
10
0.1
NE
6
0.2
E
8
Energy kJ
5
1
14
46
8
6
1
1
9
8
2
3
8
2
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.4
E
3
0.5
E
6
0.7
ENE
4
0.7
E
5
0.7
E
5
0.8
E
5
Energy kJ
124
55
3
20
19
23
25
31
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
329
0
0
0
0
0
67
0
0
0
18
0
0
0
0
49
0
0
49
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Amber Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
8
5
6
6
4
6
9
5
8
5
6
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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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