La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down La Preciosa for the next couple of weeks.

First off, it’s a slow start. The early days are flat and choppy – small windswell, side-on breeze, and not much to get excited about. Water temp’s around 85°F, which is a bit warmer than average for the season. From Thursday the 27th through the end of August, the swell is tiny, period short, and the energy readings are weak – under 250. Nothing worth paddling out for.

But then, Monday the 31st of August morning looks like the real deal. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the east, with an 8-second period, and the wind turns offshore from the ESE at 12 mph. That’s your cleanest window. The combined energy hits 526, which is a solid moderate push. There’s a risk of thunderstorms, but if you can get out early, that’s the session to target. The afternoon swell jumps to 7ft with a longer 10-second period, energy hits 789, but the wind swings cross-off and conditions get marginal. Still, that morning is the clear standout in the whole 16-day outlook.

After that, it fades fast. Tuesday the 1st of September morning still has 4ft swell and a 9-second period, but energy drops to 295, and it’s only so-so. Wednesday the 2nd morning has a brief offshore window with 4ft swell, but it’s ordinary.

From Thursday the 3rd onward, it’s a long flat spell. Swell drops below 3ft, periods get short, and energy readings fall into double digits – down to 62, then 12, even 4 in early September. There’s a tiny bump around Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th with chest-high waves and 9–10-second period, but energy stays low (123, 135), and the wind never really lines up. The morning of the 8th has a gentle offshore, but waves are only 2ft – not worth rushing out for.

Wednesday the 9th of September morning brings a 2ft swell with a 12-second period from the NNE – that’s a rare long-period groundswell. Energy is 131, and with offshore wind at 12 mph, it’ll be clean. But it’s tiny, so only for the longboard crew.

Bottom line: the only true standout is Monday morning the 31st of August. That’s your best chance for a decent session. After that, it’s a long, quiet stretch. For a spot that’s usually consistent, this is a tough run, but forecasts can turn around. Keep your eyes peeled.

Rusty.

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