Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with 186 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. It’s a tough stretch to start, so let’s be real about what’s on the table.
We’re looking at a long, dry spell to kick things off. There’s nothing worth paddling out for from now until the morning of Wednesday, August 26. That’s over a week of flat or poor conditions. The wind is a constant cross-offshore from the east, but the swell is tiny, weak, and short-period. It’s the kind of energy that looks better for a kite than a surfboard. The water temperature is sitting at 84°, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least a dip won’t be a shock to the system.
Things finally start to show a pulse on the morning of Wednesday, August 26. La Preciosa will see a bump in east swell to 6ft, with the period stretching to 11 seconds. The combined energy climbs to 655, which is a solid moderate push. This is a reef break, so that longer period is going to line up nicely. The wind is still cross-offshore from the east at 12 mph, which will keep the faces clean. But it’s only rated as "marginal" – the tide might mess with it, and you’ll need to be an advanced surfer to handle the power. The crowd factor is "sometimes," so you might have company, but it won’t be a zoo.
The afternoon of Wednesday, August 26 keeps the same vibe – 5ft east swell, 10-second period, cross-offshore ENE wind at 16 mph. The energy drops a touch to 570, but it’s still in the game. Again, it’s marginal and for the experienced crew only.
Thursday morning, August 27 sees the swell back off to 4ft, with a period of 9 seconds and energy at 275. It’s a step down but still rideable for the advanced surfer who missed the previous day. The wind is lighter at 9 mph, which is a bit nicer.
After that, it’s a slow fade back into the poor stuff. The best of the whole 16-day window is hands-down that Wednesday and Thursday at the end of August. The size is there, the direction is right for the reef, and the cross-off wind keeps it clean. Don’t expect a classic, but if you’re desperate, that’s your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the E by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 91 | 86 | 65 | 84 | 107 | 107 | 84 | 160 | 33 | 142 | 110 | 85 | 93 | 108 | 124 | 128 | 120 | 116 | 154 | 163 | 168 |
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 | 1:15PM0.63m | 1:00AM0.46m | 2:09PM0.61m | 1:43AM0.42m | 3:06PM0.60m | 2:32AM0.39m | 4:04PM0.59m | 3:27AM0.37m | 5:01PM0.59m | 4:27AM0.37m | 5:53PM0.61m | 5:27AM0.39m | 6:38PM0.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:39PM0.22m | 7:13AM0.10m | 8:41PM0.24m | 7:59AM0.11m | 9:45PM0.25m | 8:49AM0.12m | 10:46PM0.25m | 9:42AM0.12m | 11:42PM0.25m | 10:36AM0.12m | 00:29AM0.24m | 11:28AM0.12m | 1:09AM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 | E 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ENE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 17 |
| kJ | 91 | 86 | 65 | 84 | 7 | 107 | 84 | 12 | 33 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | E 4 | NNE 9 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 13 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 9 | — | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 9 | N 6 | — | — | NNE 8 | — | E 14 | — | E 13 | E 12 | — | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | E 4 | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 12 | — | 107 | — | — | 160 | 46 | 142 | 110 | 85 | 93 | 108 | 124 | 128 | 120 | 116 | 154 | 163 | 168 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 144 | 788 | 0 | 262 | 342 | 0 | 333 | 872 | 18 | 1061 | 970 | 0 | 1061 | 307 | 0 | 471 | 601 | 0 | 333 | 471 | 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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