
Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 226 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Preciosa in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for La Preciosa over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a solid run of days where the conditions just aren’t coming together for a proper session. The water temp is sitting at a warm 83°F which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so at least the water feels good. But the wind? Nearly every day it’s blowing a moderate to fresh breeze, mostly cross-off, which is keeping the surface clean but the waves themselves are just not cooperating. The swell is coming from the east and east-northeast, with short, weak periods around 7 to 8 seconds, and the combined energy is mostly in the low to mid 100s (113 to 209), which is weak to moderate at best. The comment on the first few days says it all: “poor surf conditions.”
The only real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday, July 24th, in the morning. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the east-northeast, but the wind shifts to a proper offshore from the ESE at 16 mph. That’s the key. The forecast actually says “expect good surf conditions” for that morning slot. The wave energy is moderate (209), and while the period is still short at 7 seconds, the offshore wind will make a big difference at this exposed reef break. It’s an advanced wave, so this isn’t one for the beginners – 4ft on a reef with offshore wind can be a gem, but you need to know what you’re doing. Expect crowds to be possible, as it’s a sometimes-crowded spot. The swell direction is east-northeast, which is a bit off the optimum north, but the clean conditions will be the real draw.
After that, it’s a bleak picture. From Friday the 25th all the way through to the end of the first week of August, the wind is almost always a cross-off from the east, the swell stays small and weak, and the energy drops off a cliff. There’s a small uptick on Thursday, July 30th, in the morning with a 5ft swell from the east and a higher energy reading of 266, but the conditions are only “marginal” and the wind is still a cross-off breeze. For the advanced crew, it might be worth a peek, but it’s a long shot. By the time we hit August 4th and 5th, the swell all but disappears, with energy dropping to 61 and then 21. This is a proper flat spell.
So, the standout here is Thursday, July 24th, morning. That’s your window. It’s the only session that earns a “good” call. The rest of the 16-day period is a long, dry gap with nothing to get excited about. For a spot that’s usually very consistent, this is a frustrating run. But hey, it won’t stay like this forever – forecasts can change.
Stay patient,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
109 | 114 | 84 | 102 | 121 | 158 | 208 | 181 | 132 | 166 | 118 | 104 | 169 | 191 | 168 | 163 | 168 | 138 | 118 | 71 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:51PM0.62m | 2:27AM0.46m | 3:48PM0.61m | 3:14AM0.42m | 4:44PM0.61m | 4:05AM0.39m | 5:36PM0.62m | 4:59AM0.37m | 6:25PM0.63m | 5:52AM0.37m | 7:11PM0.64m | 6:43AM0.39m | 7:52PM0.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:13PM0.25m | 8:48AM0.11m | 10:18PM0.25m | 9:32AM0.10m | 11:19PM0.25m | 10:18AM0.10m | 00:15AM0.24m | 11:06AM0.09m | 1:04AM0.23m | 11:53AM0.09m | 1:47AM0.22m | 12:40PM0.08m | 2:26AM0.21m | |||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:19 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 10 | ENE 7 | NE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 |
2 | 4 | 84 | 3 | 121 | 158 | — | 181 | 132 | — | 118 | 44 | — | 191 | 168 | — | 168 | 138 | 118 | 71 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 |
2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | ENE 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — |
109 | 114 | — | 102 | — | — | 208 | — | 77 | 166 | — | 104 | 169 | — | — | 163 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 788 | 0 | 2 | 583 | 0 | 0 | 970 | 0 | 0 | 601 | 0 | 332 | 851 | 0 | 262 | 583 | 0 | 333 | 382 | 2 |
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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.










