Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with 739 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down this surf window for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, things are flat. From Wednesday the 26th through to Sunday the 30th of August, there’s nothing on offer. The swell is tiny, and the wind is mostly cross-off, so it’s clean but empty. The water's warm, at 84.6°, which is about normal for this time of year. You're not going to get wet for any good reason.
Then, on Monday the 31st of August, a pulse of energy shows up. The swell builds to around 6 feet, and the period climbs to 12 seconds. The energy is still moderate, but it’s the first real sign of life. The morning is a bit marginal with the ENE wind, but the afternoon is where it gets interesting. This is our first real chance to surf.
La Preciosa (Big Island) is a reef break and not for the beginners. It works best with a northerly swell, and we can see the angle shifting that way. On Tuesday the 1st of September, the swell holds at around 5.6 feet and the period is still solid at 9-10 seconds. The first part of the day has some cross wind, but by the afternoon, it goes cross-off and clean. This is the standout window for the first week. It’s not the biggest, but it’s clean and organized. We’re looking at moderate energy, around 520 in the morning. Just remember, this is a reef, so with a better period, the waves will have more shape. This is for the advanced crew only.
That’s the peak. From the 2nd of September onwards, the swell fades and the size drops out. We're back to knee-high slop for most of the second week, with clean but weak conditions. It’s looking pretty ordinary.
There is one last flash on the 9th of September, a Wednesday. The swell is small, but the period jumps to 12 seconds, and the energy reading is solid. It’s a NNE groundswell, which is the right direction for the break. The morning wind is offshore and clean, but the size is only around 2 feet. It’s a tease, a promise of something that just isn’t quite there.
Honestly, the whole window is a bit of a letdown. The Monday the 31st of August afternoon is your best shot for a proper surf, but it’s not big. Just keep your expectations in check. This stretch is more about the good conditions than the size.
Anyway, the long-range stuff is promising, but it’s a week and a half out, so we don't count on it. We’ll see what happens. Keep it salty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | NE 16 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 12 | NE 11 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
43 | 10 | 52 | 108 | 105 | 131 | 120 | 69 | 60 | 124 | 116 | 166 | 101 | 95 | 143 | 215 | 739 | 673 | 414 | 282 | 157 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:57PM0.66m | 7:56AM0.51m | 8:32PM0.66m | 8:40AM0.55m | 9:07PM0.65m | 9:23AM0.59m | 9:42PM0.62m | 10:07AM0.63m | 10:18PM0.59m | 10:53AM0.66m | 10:56PM0.55m | 11:42AM0.67m | 11:37PM0.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:07PM0.12m | 2:18AM0.20m | 1:55PM0.12m | 2:49AM0.18m | 2:42PM0.13m | 3:21AM0.16m | 3:29PM0.14m | 3:52AM0.13m | 4:18PM0.15m | 4:26AM0.11m | 5:09PM0.16m | 5:03AM0.08m | 6:04PM0.18m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | NE 16 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | ENE 7 | E 8 | NE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
43 | 10 | 52 | 108 | 63 | 82 | 72 | 69 | 60 | 58 | 41 | 48 | 101 | 95 | 23 | 215 | 739 | 673 | 414 | 282 | 157 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NE 12 | NE 15 | NE 14 | — | NE 13 | NE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 11 | N 13 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | N 11 | E 13 | N 11 | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 12 |
11 | 6 | 35 | 52 | — | 104 | 92 | 19 | 29 | 58 | 3 | 35 | 42 | 23 | 2 | 29 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 17 | N 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | N 13 | — | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | 2 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 28 | 29 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 6 | E 5 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 67 | 32 | — | 105 | 131 | 120 | 83 | 71 | 124 | 116 | 166 | 65 | 50 | 143 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 788 | 591 | 0 | 601 | 1061 | 0 | 327 | 1061 | 0 | 471 | 327 | 0 | 888 | 822 | 3 | 327 | 340 | 0 | 0 | 375 | 0 |
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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.











