La Preciosa Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.67° N 70.06° W

La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Preciosa sea temperature is
28.5° C
0.5° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with 215 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 26th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Right now, July 20, and for the next 16 days, La Preciosa is looking pretty flat. I've got to be straight with you – there's no good surf on the cards. The entire window from today through August 4 is a complete write-off. The swell is coming from the east mostly, but it's short-period stuff (6–8 seconds) and the combined energy never gets above 284 (moderate at best). The winds are often cross-off or offshore, but the surf quality is rated poor or marginal. Even the best day – Thursday morning July 23 with a 3ft east-northeast swell and offshore wind – is only described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." That's not worth a paddle. The optimum swell for La Preciosa is from the north, but we're stuck with east, so the shape is off. This reef break is very consistent normally, but when the conditions are this poor, it's a real bummer. For a break that's advanced and exposed, you need a solid groundswell to make it work. We're not getting that. If you're a kite surfer, the strong cross-off winds (around 12–18 mph) might be interesting, but for paddle surfing, it's a no-go. The water temperature is about average for this time of year. The good news is that La Preciosa tends not to stay poor for long – forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1
E
7
1
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
7
0.9
NE
7
1.3
E
7
0.9
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
176
178
152
155
110
106
114
84
99
94
111
214
160
134
203
134
69
157
106
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
20
ESE
30
ENE
15
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
15
E
15
E
25
E
15
SE
25
ESE
30
ESE
20
SSE
25
ESE
30
E
15
SE
25
ESE
30
E
20
ESE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
00:59AM0.58m
1:54PM0.62m
1:42AM0.52m
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
Low Tide
7:22AM0.10m
8:07PM0.22m
8:04AM0.10m
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
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:11
6:11
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6:11
6:13
6:13
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7:21
7:21
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7:20
7:20
7:20
7:19
 mm
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1
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1
1
Temp °C
27
28
28
27
27
28
27
27
29
27
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Feels °C
28
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29
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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