La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on our local stretch for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at La Preciosa, a consistent reef break that’s exposed to the swell. The water’s sitting at a warm 84°F, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th have some small, weak swell around 4 ft to 4 ft from the east, but the wind is mostly cross-off, and the conditions are just poor. The energy’s low (118-184), so you’re not missing much.

We start to see a bit of a pulse on Friday the 14th morning. The swell pushes up to 6 ft from the east, period hits 8 seconds, and the offshore wind from the southeast at 19 mph will clean it right up. The energy’s moderate now (404), and it’s the best we’ve seen so far, but it’s still a bit marginal. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are similar, with 5 ft to 5 ft east swell, but cross-off winds keep things from being truly glassy. The energy holds around 300-360, so it’s not terrible, but it’s not a standout.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 17th morning sees the swell jump to 6 ft from the east, and the period stretches out to 11 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy hits 726, which is strong. The wind is cross-off, but the longer period will give those waves some real shape and power. This is the pick of the run, and the best option for experienced surfers who can handle a bit of a stronger pulse. The afternoon’s still decent at 6 ft and 10-second period (565 energy). Tuesday the 18th afternoon also looks good, with a 4 ft east swell, offshore wind from the southeast at 9 mph, and gentle, clean conditions. The energy’s moderate (218), and it’s a solid, fun option.

After that, things drop off again. From Wednesday the 19th right through to the end of the month, we’re back to small, weak swells (1.0 ft to 4 ft), short periods (5-8 seconds), and mostly cross-off or poor conditions. The energy stays low (15-175), and there’s nothing really worth paddling out for. There’s a long gap of mediocre surf from the 20th onwards, with the odd morning of offshore wind on the 23rd and 27th, but the swell’s just too small to get excited about.

So, if you’re looking for a window, aim for Monday the 17th – that’s your standout. It’s a solid, powerful east swell with good energy, and if you’re an advanced surfer, it’ll be worth the wait. The Tuesday afternoon is a nice backup. Otherwise, it’s a quiet couple of weeks.

Rusty.

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