La Preciosa Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.67° N 70.06° W

La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Preciosa sea temperature is
29.3°C
0.7° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, E swell with 1,102 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 31st Aug)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 31st Aug)7ft (2.2m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for this spot over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow cooker this one – nothing exciting for a few days, then a couple of real standout sessions if you time it right and if you’ve got the skills to handle it.

We’re talking about La Preciosa, a solid reef break for the advanced crew. Water temp is sitting at 85°, which is about 1° above the norm for this time of year—pretty standard, nothing freaky.

First up, the early outlook is flat and average. From Thursday 27 August right through the weekend and into early next week, we’ve got weak, short-period windswell mostly from the east. Swell heights are only around 3 ft to 4 ft, with short periods of 7-8 seconds. The wind is a moderate cross-offshore (12 to 16 mph), which keeps the surface clean, but the waves are weak and lack any real punch. The combined swell energy is in the moderate range, between 158 and 224 (moderate energy). The scores are low for this stretch—honestly, there are better things to do than paddle out for choppy, weak lines. This is a full gap of three days with no real recommendation.

The first real standout hits on Monday 31 August. Monday afternoon is the one to circle. Swell jumps to 7 ft from the ENE with a period stretching to 11 seconds—hello groundswell. The combined energy rockets up to 1104 (strong energy). And the wind? It swings offshore out of the SE at 12 mph, giving you clean, glassy faces. This is excellent surf but hold up—7 ft on a reef is no joke, and the break is listed for advanced surfers only. This is not for beginners. The optimum swell direction is from the north, and we’re getting ENE, so it’s off-angle but still plenty punchy. With the break being very consistent and crowds possible, get in early if you’re game.

Then the surf backs off again through Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 September, dropping back to 4 ft with shorter periods and cross-off winds. Combined energy drops to the 200s again (moderate). Not worth the drive.

The next and final standout window is Monday 7 September. Monday morning shows 5 ft from the east, period at 12 seconds, and the combined energy sitting at 664 (strong energy). The wind is a light 9 mph from the ESE, which is cross-offshore. This one scores a “very good” call. It’s a bit away, so the confidence is lower, but the ingredients are there. By Tuesday 8 September morning we’ve got the wind turning offshore from the ESE at 9 mph (gentle offshore), with 3 ft from the east, period 10 seconds, and combined energy of 233 (moderate). This is clean and lined up—a solid option if the Monday is too big or crowded.

After that, the end of the run looks small and tired. Swell drops to under 3 ft, periods stay short, winds remain cross-off, and the combined energy drops into the weak range (under 100) from 4 September onwards. There’s a flicker on Sunday 6 September afternoon with a 14-second period at 2 ft, but the energy is still weak and the conditions are marginal.

Bottom line: If you’re experienced, hold out for Monday 31 August afternoon and Monday 7 September morning. Those are the two realistic standout sessions in this 16-day stretch. The rest is a whole lotta nothing for paddling.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
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Friday
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Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.5
NE
11
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.2
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7
1.1
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7
1.2
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8
1.7
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8
2.2
E
11
1.9
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10
1.4
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9
1.2
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9
1.1
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9
1.1
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8
1.2
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7
1.2
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
84
103
100
135
60
124
131
181
155
131
169
412
1102
660
341
230
185
157
138
128
Wind (km/h)
20
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
25
E
25
E
15
E
20
ENE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
ESE
20
E
5
SSE
15
E
25
ESE
15
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Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
off
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High Tide
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
12:35PM0.68m
00:22AM0.47m
Low Tide
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
5:44AM0.07m
7:04PM0.20m
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Temp °C
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27
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27
Feels °C
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28
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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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