La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for La Preciosa over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a solid run of days where the conditions just aren’t coming together for a proper session. The water temp is sitting at a warm 83°F which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so at least the water feels good. But the wind? Nearly every day it’s blowing a moderate to fresh breeze, mostly cross-off, which is keeping the surface clean but the waves themselves are just not cooperating. The swell is coming from the east and east-northeast, with short, weak periods around 7 to 8 seconds, and the combined energy is mostly in the low to mid 100s (113 to 209), which is weak to moderate at best. The comment on the first few days says it all: “poor surf conditions.”

The only real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday, July 24th, in the morning. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the east-northeast, but the wind shifts to a proper offshore from the ESE at 16 mph. That’s the key. The forecast actually says “expect good surf conditions” for that morning slot. The wave energy is moderate (209), and while the period is still short at 7 seconds, the offshore wind will make a big difference at this exposed reef break. It’s an advanced wave, so this isn’t one for the beginners – 4ft on a reef with offshore wind can be a gem, but you need to know what you’re doing. Expect crowds to be possible, as it’s a sometimes-crowded spot. The swell direction is east-northeast, which is a bit off the optimum north, but the clean conditions will be the real draw.

After that, it’s a bleak picture. From Friday the 25th all the way through to the end of the first week of August, the wind is almost always a cross-off from the east, the swell stays small and weak, and the energy drops off a cliff. There’s a small uptick on Thursday, July 30th, in the morning with a 5ft swell from the east and a higher energy reading of 266, but the conditions are only “marginal” and the wind is still a cross-off breeze. For the advanced crew, it might be worth a peek, but it’s a long shot. By the time we hit August 4th and 5th, the swell all but disappears, with energy dropping to 61 and then 21. This is a proper flat spell.

So, the standout here is Thursday, July 24th, morning. That’s your window. It’s the only session that earns a “good” call. The rest of the 16-day period is a long, dry gap with nothing to get excited about. For a spot that’s usually very consistent, this is a frustrating run. But hey, it won’t stay like this forever – forecasts can change.

Stay patient,
Rusty

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