Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with 307 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the outlook for La Preciosa. This is a reef break that takes a north swell really well, but honestly, we’re looking at a pretty tough stretch ahead. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The problem is the wind. We’ve got a relentless cross-off breeze from the east, blowing 15 to 19 mph, just about every day. That’s keeping the ocean surface clean, but it’s a strong, constant wind that’s ruining the wave quality. The swell is almost exclusively from the east, coming in at a short, weak 6 to 8 seconds, and while the heights are around 4 ft to 5 ft, the combined energy is weak to moderate (between 107 and 287). The forecast is calling it poor surf conditions right through the entire period.
The only real exception, and it’s a very small one, happens on the morning of Thursday, 13th August. For the first time in the whole run, the wind turns offshore from the ESE. It’s still a moderate breeze, but it’s offshore. The swell remains about 4 ft east at 7 seconds, with combined energy of 180 (moderate). It’s not a classic, but with the wind finally in the right direction, it’s the only moment that looks even remotely surfable. For a spot that’s so consistent, it’s a real shame the elements aren’t lining up.
There’s a huge gap from the start on the 31st of July all the way through to the 12th of August with nothing good on offer. The stretch from the 13th onward is more of the same poor wind and weak swell. If you’re desperate, that Thursday morning offshore window is the only one to consider.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 223 | 251 | 287 | 251 | 263 | 245 | 191 | 187 | 149 | 173 | 94 | 134 | 150 | 107 | 104 | 62 | 66 | 76 | 3 |
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 | 9:44PM0.68m | 9:48AM0.51m | 10:18PM0.67m | 10:33AM0.54m | 10:51PM0.64m | 11:18AM0.57m | 11:26PM0.60m | 12:06PM0.60m | 00:03AM0.56m | 12:57PM0.62m | 00:44AM0.52m | 1:53PM0.64m | 1:31AM0.48m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:10AM0.19m | 3:41PM0.13m | 4:42AM0.17m | 4:28PM0.16m | 5:14AM0.15m | 5:18PM0.18m | 5:47AM0.13m | 6:11PM0.20m | 6:23AM0.11m | 7:11PM0.22m | 7:04AM0.09m | 8:17PM0.23m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | 7:16 | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | ENE 6 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | 223 | 251 | — | 251 | 263 | — | 191 | 187 | 149 | 173 | 94 | — | 38 | 107 | — | 62 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | E 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 287 | — | — | 245 | — | — | — | — | — | 134 | 150 | — | 104 | — | 66 | 76 | 53 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 933 | 327 | 0 | 333 | 327 | 0 | 471 | 333 | 0 | 333 | 471 | 0 | 601 | 1061 | 0 | 711 | 788 | 18 |
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