La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Honestly, I’m looking at this 16-day window for La Preciosa and it’s a bit of a frustrating watch. The whole first week is a write-off for decent waves. The wind is almost always a stiff cross-off breeze, and the swell is just too short-period and weak to make anything of it. We’re looking at a lot of days with combined energy readings of just 82 (very weak) up to 209 (moderate), but the quality just isn’t there. You’ll be battling a bumpy surface for small, weak waves. Not worth paddling out for a surfer.

The light at the end of the tunnel starts to show up on Tuesday, 18th August. The wind finally shifts to offshore, and that’s the game changer. The swell is still only 5 ft from the East, with a period of 8 seconds, but with that clean, offshore wind, you’ll actually get a shoulder to work with. The combined energy is a solid 263 (moderate). It’s not a world-class day, but it is the best quality of the entire forecast. The crowds are possible here, so you might not have it all to yourself.

The standout, and I mean the only real standout, is Wednesday morning, 19th August. The swell is 5 ft from the East, and the wind is offshore again. The combined energy ramps up to 283 (moderate). This is the best session on offer. The water temp is sitting at a warm 84°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so you don’t need a thick suit. The break itself is a reef, so that longer period (8 seconds) will help it wrap in a bit more than a beach break. But don’t get too excited too far out – long-range forecasts can always shift.

After that, it’s back to average. The wind goes cross-off again on the 19th afternoon, and the swell drops off through the 20th. The 16-day window dries up quickly after that brief moment of clean conditions.

So, bottom line: If you can wait, the 18th and 19th have a couple of windows that are actually surfable. The rest of it is a paddling workout at best.

Rusty.

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