Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, E swell with 246 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s 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 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 (Aug 25) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what La Preciosa has cooking.
Water temp is 84°F – about 1°F warmer than average, so just a touch on the warm side. Feels like a warm bath.
Right now, from Sunday August 23rd through Tuesday August 25th, it’s flat. Swell is 0.7ft to 4ft, all short-period junk at 6 to 8 seconds. Wind is a moderate to fresh cross-off breeze out of the east, so the surface is clean but there’s no push. Combined energy is tiny (10 to 100). Not worth paddling out.
Wednesday August 26th stays small in the morning, then that afternoon sees a weird spike: 0.3ft swell with a 16-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell, but no height to back it up. Energy drops to 18.
Things pick up Thursday August 27th. Morning gets 4ft from the east at 8 seconds, combined energy up to 214 – moderate. But the wind is still cross-off, not ideal for this reef setup. Afternoon is similar. Still marginal. Friday August 28th and Saturday 29th stay in that same range: 4ft to 4ft, east swell, 7 seconds, energy 174 to 221. Not bad, but not great.
Sunday August 30th holds: 4ft to 4ft, east swell, 8 seconds, energy 210 to 240. Cross-off wind keeps it from being clean.
Now, the standout window starts Monday August 31st. Monday morning brings 3ft with a 15-second period – proper groundswell, energy hitting 380 (moderate to strong). Monday afternoon jumps to 3ft, same long 15-second period, energy surging to 524. This is where the reef could wake up. Still cross-off, though.
Tuesday September 1st looks promising: 4ft to 4ft, east swell, 12-second period, energy 507 to 621 – strong. Morning has a gentle breeze, afternoon a moderate breeze. Still cross-off, but power is there.
Wednesday September 2nd sees the biggest size: 5ft from the east-northeast, 11-second period in the morning – that’s proper. Energy is 565. Afternoon drops to 5ft, 10 seconds, 394 energy. This is expert territory – over 5ft on a reef with long period, the sets will be powerful.
If I had to pick the best, it’s Tuesday September 1st morning – 4ft, east swell at 12 seconds, strong energy (507), and the gentlest breeze of the whole window (9 mph). That’s your cleanest, most powerful session, even with the cross-off wind. Crowds could show up, so be ready.
From Thursday September 3rd onward, the swell fades. 4ft dropping to 2ft by Sunday September 7th. The 7th morning shows a brief offshore window (16 mph from the ESE) with 2ft and 10 seconds – very ordinary but clean. Energy is low (70). After that, Monday September 8th flattens out.
Overall, the first four days are a bust. The best surf comes in the last days of August and first two days of September, with Tuesday September 1st morning as the clear highlight. After that, it fizzles.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | N 11 | E 6 | NE 16 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 78 | 91 | 2 | 44 | 10 | 173 | 130 | 131 | 157 | 134 | 156 | 106 | 131 | 135 | 191 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:27AM0.39m | 6:38PM0.63m | 6:21AM0.42m | 7:19PM0.65m | 7:10AM0.46m | 7:57PM0.66m | 7:56AM0.51m | 8:32PM0.66m | 8:40AM0.55m | 9:07PM0.65m | 9:23AM0.59m | 9:42PM0.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:29AM0.24m | 11:28AM0.12m | 1:09AM0.23m | 12:19PM0.12m | 1:45AM0.22m | 1:07PM0.12m | 2:18AM0.20m | 1:55PM0.12m | 2:49AM0.18m | 2:42PM0.13m | 3:21AM0.16m | 3:29PM0.14m | 3:52AM0.13m | ||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
7:01 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 6 | NE 16 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 13 | NE 13 | E 7 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 8 |
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 10 | 173 | 130 | 63 | 82 | 134 | 69 | 60 | 58 | 40 | 191 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | E 8 | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | E 8 | NE 12 | NE 15 | NE 14 | NNE 11 | NE 13 | NE 12 | — | NE 11 | NE 11 | N 13 | NE 10 |
6 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 35 | 52 | 11 | 104 | 72 | — | 60 | 58 | 3 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | NE 17 | N 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 6 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | — |
42 | 61 | 66 | 74 | 78 | 91 | 80 | — | 69 | — | — | 131 | 157 | 98 | 156 | 106 | 131 | 135 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 711 | 1061 | 68 | 711 | 788 | 18 | 333 | 1008 | 0 | 788 | 788 | 0 | 327 | 1061 | 0 | 471 | 601 | 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.
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