
Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 268 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour, because I know some of you think in those numbers. This is a long look at La Preciosa from the 6th of August through the 21st, and I’ll be straight with you—it’s a rough stretch. But there’s a little light at the end.
Starting Thursday the 6th, we’ve got weak, short-period windswell from the ENE, around 4ft to 5ft, with a period of just 7 seconds. That’s barely enough to get your fins wet. The wind is a cross-off from the ESE at 12 mph, so it’s not total trash, but the wave quality is “poor” all day. The combined energy is weak, around 126 in the morning and 226 in the afternoon. The water temp is about normal for this time of year, nothing crazy.
This sad story keeps going through Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and into the next week. Swell stays under 4ft, period stays in the 6-8 second range, and the wind just keeps blowing cross-off at 12-19 mph. There’s a long stretch here—about a week—with nothing worth paddling out for. It’s flat, messy, and forgettable.
The first real sign of life shows up on Thursday the 13th morning. We get a bit of offshore wind from the ESE, and the swell bumps up to 4ft at 7 seconds from the E. The energy is still moderate (157), but the wind is “moderate offshore and clean” for a few hours. Still, the wave comment says “poor surf conditions,” so it’s not a winner—just a tease.
Things start to build from Friday the 14th through Monday the 17th. Swell runs 6ft to 6ft from the E, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps into the 300s and 400s—moderate to strong energy. The problem? The wind is almost always cross-off, and the wave comments are still “poor” or “marginal.” The size is getting into the “too big for beginners” range (over 5ft), but it’s not a clean wave yet.
Now, the standout. On Tuesday the 18th, in the morning, we get a 5ft swell from the E at 9 seconds—a slightly longer period, which means better shape and more energy. The combined energy is a solid 422 (strong). And here’s the good news: the wind is offshore from the ESE at 12 mph, giving us “moderate offshore and clean” conditions. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions” with a score of 2. This is your best window. The reef setup will handle this E swell well, and the offshore wind will keep it glassy. This is the day to chase. But crowds are possible, so plan for it.
Wednesday the 19th morning is a repeat: 6ft from the E at 8 seconds, offshore wind again, “expect good surf conditions.” The energy is 417, still strong. Another solid session, but Tuesday might have slightly better wave quality with that longer period.
After that, it fades. Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st see the swell drop back to 4-5ft, the wind goes cross-off, and it’s back to “marginal” or “poor” conditions. The surf gives up.
So, the bottom line: this is a tough run. There’s a long, dry spell from the 6th through the 13th. Your best bet is Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th mornings, with that E swell and offshore wind. It’s not a massive swell, but it’s clean, and that’s the best we’ve got. The reef will handle it well. Don’t expect much else until then.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
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96 | 124 | 222 | 268 | 234 | 169 | 161 | 156 | 147 | 130 | 84 | 85 | 95 | 126 | 130 | 145 | 124 | 120 | 92 | |
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 | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:31AM0.48m | 2:53PM0.67m | 2:26AM0.44m | 3:58PM0.69m | 3:29AM0.42m | 5:03PM0.72m | 4:38AM0.42m | 6:05PM0.75m | 5:47AM0.45m | 7:02PM0.77m | 6:53AM0.48m | 7:56PM0.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:17PM0.23m | 7:52AM0.06m | 9:28PM0.23m | 8:47AM0.04m | 10:38PM0.23m | 9:48AM0.03m | 11:44PM0.21m | 10:51AM0.01m | 00:42AM0.19m | 11:55AM0.00m | 1:35AM0.17m | 12:57PM-0.00m | 2:22AM0.15m | ||||||
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
7:14 | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 |
96 | 124 | 2 | 8 | 234 | 169 | 161 | 156 | 12 | 12 | 84 | 20 | 12 | 126 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | NE 9 | — | — | NE 9 | — | NE 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — | E 10 |
3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | 19 | — | 5 | 18 | 25 | — | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 12 | — | NE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | E 7 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
— | — | 222 | 268 | — | — | — | — | 147 | 130 | — | 85 | 95 | — | 130 | 145 | 124 | 120 | 92 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 333 | 332 | 0 | 327 | 332 | 0 | 329 | 970 | 0 | 715 | 1008 | 0 | 333 | 788 | 0 | 1061 | 1061 | 18 |
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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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