La Preciosa Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.67° N 70.06° W

La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Preciosa sea temperature is
28.3° 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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with 266 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with ENE 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 (Jul 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 10th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 10th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 10th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for La Preciosa.

First up, the honest truth: this 16-day window is a flat spell with very little to get excited about. The swell is small and weak, the wind is locked in from the east or east-southeast, and it’s blowing cross-offshore at 12 to 18 mph nearly every day. That cross-off wind isn’t ideal for a reef break like La Preciosa, which really needs a clean offshore to shine. The combined wave energy is low, sitting mostly between 130 and 240 (moderate energy at best, often weak). The water temperature anomaly is about average for the time of year, so nothing weird there.

The first surf recommendation shows up on Friday, July 10th, with a morning swell of 5 ft from the ENE, period of 8 seconds, and energy of 226. The wind is a moderate breeze from the ESE at 15 mph, cross-off, so the waves are clean but the quality is poor. That carries through the weekend – Saturday and Sunday, July 11th and 12th, offer similar 4 ft to 5 ft ENE/E swell with short periods of 7 to 8 seconds. The wind stays cross-off, and the crowds are sometimes around, so you might have company. Still, the surf is just marginal at best, and the short period means the waves won’t have much shape or push.

Monday, July 13th through Thursday, July 16th are more of the same: 4 ft to 4 ft from the east, short period, moderate breeze, and mostly poor conditions. The energy stays in the low to mid 100s. There’s a risk of thunderstorms on Tuesday, July 14th, but that doesn’t change the swell.

The small bump worth noting shows up on Sunday, July 19th, when the swell picks up to 5 ft from the east, period still short at 7 seconds, and energy climbs to 240. That’s the biggest size in the whole window, but 5 ft at this break, with a short period and cross-off wind, is still a marginal call. It’s not a standout because the wind isn’t right. The break is a reef, so it can handle a bit of direction, but the optimum swell is from the north, and we’re getting east. That mismatch hurts.

The rest of the run from July 20th to July 25th is a slow fade: 4 ft to 5 ft, east swell, short period, and the same cross-off wind. The energy drops back to the 130 to 200 range. The last few days, especially the 25th, are the smallest of the lot.

So, what’s the best on offer? Honestly, there’s no true standout. If I had to pick one, I’d say the morning of Sunday, July 19th, has the most size (5 ft) and the highest energy (240), but the wind is cross-off and the period is short. It’s a long-shot call, not a classic. The rest of the time, you’re looking at ankle-to-knee-high, wind-affected waves that are really only for the most dedicated. This spot is a reef, and it’s exposed, but with the swell and wind combo, it’s just not happening.

If you’re a beginner, 5 ft is borderline, but with the short period and cross-off wind, it’s not friendly. For experts, it’s not worth the paddle. The conditions are more suited to a kite session if you’re into that.

To sum it up: we’ve got a 16-day stretch with a gap of almost no decent surf from the start. The first worthwhile nudge is on July 10th, but it’s poor. The best, such as it is, is around July 19th, but it’s still a marginal call. After that, it fades to flat. The wind never swings right, and the swell is too short and weak. Let’s hope the next forecast changes, because this one is a dud.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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E
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1.4
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
239
226
207
266
217
187
164
152
177
182
134
181
3
131
127
136
139
127
127
162
134
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
25
ESE
30
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
15
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:48AM0.45m
5:17PM0.73m
4:51AM0.43m
6:18PM0.77m
5:56AM0.43m
7:16PM0.80m
7:00AM0.45m
8:12PM0.82m
8:02AM0.48m
9:05PM0.82m
9:03AM0.51m
9:56PM0.80m
10:02AM0.55m
Low Tide
10:49PM0.23m
10:08AM0.03m
11:56PM0.21m
11:04AM-0.01m
00:58AM0.18m
12:03PM-0.03m
1:55AM0.16m
1:03PM-0.04m
2:48AM0.15m
2:02PM-0.04m
3:38AM0.13m
3:01PM-0.01m
4:25AM0.12m
4:00PM0.03m
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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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