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La Preciosa surf break

La Preciosa surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 20 Apr 2026 AST
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La Preciosa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Preciosa sea temperature is
27.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Apr 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s is also forecast. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 20th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 22nd Apr)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 22nd Apr)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
1.5
N
1.8
N
1.5
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.1
NNE
0.9
ENE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NE
0.7
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.4
NE
0.6
NE
Period(s) (?)8888888109998711101010991615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)193217193142120988044155332826818068161140148157705089181
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
25
E
10
SSE
15
ESE
15
ENE
5
NE
15
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
15
E
15
E
20
E
15
SSE
15
SSE
5
E
5
SW
5
NE
15
N
5
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffglassglassglasscross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:42AM
0.46
11:38PM
0.79
11:37AM
0.45
12:35AM
0.76
12:37PM
0.44
1:36AM
0.73
1:45PM
0.45
2:37AM
0.69
2:57PM
0.47
3:38AM
0.65
4:08PM
0.51
4:36AM
0.62
5:13PM
0.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:36PM
-0.01
6:21AM
0.14
5:32PM
0.01
7:22AM
0.15
6:34PM
0.05
8:24AM
0.17
7:43PM
0.09
9:22AM
0.17
8:56PM
0.13
10:16AM
0.17
10:08PM
0.16
11:03AM
0.16
11:16PM
0.18
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise6:18--6:18--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:15--6:13--
Sunset-6:59--6:59--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00-
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--1-15--87794215-26-28
Temp. °C262725262624252524242424242524272925262725
Feels °C (?)252625272625282525242424252624273027292928
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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.

La Preciosa is 19 km (12 miles) from Cabrera. If you plan a holiday in Amber Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cabrera. Cabrera has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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