La Preciosa Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.67° N 70.06° W

La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Preciosa sea temperature is
28.9° C
0.4° 

La Preciosa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Preciosa surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, E swell with 716 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 13s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 12th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 17th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
15
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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7
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1.9
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10
1.3
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9
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
107
104
89
142
173
269
398
337
307
263
266
279
324
334
476
716
555
287
188
214
160
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
25
E
15
SE
20
SE
25
E
25
ESE
30
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E
20
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25
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25
ENE
20
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25
ENE
15
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20
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ESE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
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off
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off
cross-off
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High Tide
8:45PM0.77m
8:51AM0.58m
9:31PM0.74m
9:46AM0.62m
10:15PM0.70m
10:39AM0.64m
10:57PM0.64m
11:31AM0.65m
11:38PM0.58m
12:23PM0.65m
00:19AM0.52m
1:15PM0.63m
1:00AM0.46m
Low Tide
1:56PM0.01m
3:07AM0.13m
2:54PM0.04m
3:49AM0.11m
3:51PM0.07m
4:30AM0.10m
4:47PM0.11m
5:10AM0.09m
5:43PM0.15m
5:50AM0.09m
6:40PM0.19m
6:31AM0.10m
7:39PM0.22m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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