Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with 437 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s 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 (Aug 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM. 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 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. It’s gonna be a bit of a waiting game for the most part, but there’s a serious pulse of energy coming our way if you can hold out.
We’re looking at a couple of weeks where the surf is pretty lackluster, with a whole lot of small, short-period wind swell and cross-off winds. Nothing to get too excited about. The water temp is sitting at 84°, which is about normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in just boardshorts.
The early days, starting this Friday the 14th, are pretty marginal. There’s some knee-to-waist high stuff in the 5ft range, but it’s all that short-period, 8-second wind swell. The energy is weak, with values in the 300s for the most part. It’s clean, but it’s not really offering up much. This pattern of small, weak surf and moderate cross-off winds is going to be the story through the 25th. There will be a few days where it pulses a tiny bit, like Sunday the 16th with a 6ft wave and energy reaching 486, but it’s still just that same short-period, wind-swell texture. A lot of those days are just flat-out poor, with energy dipping below 100. The wind stays mostly cross-off from the east, which is good for keeping things clean, but there’s just no power behind it.
Now, let’s talk about that standout, because it’s a big one. The forecast is calling for a proper pulse of long-period groundswell from the ENE to arrive on Wednesday the 26th of August. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’re talking about a solid 8ft of swell, with a period jumping up to 11 to 12 seconds. The energy reading is off the charts, hitting 1604. That’s strong to very strong wave energy, folks. This is the real deal. La Preciosa is a reef break, and this long-period swell is exactly the kind of energy it wants. It’s going to be a powerful, grinding swell. With that size, it’s strictly for advanced surfers – not a beginner wave at all. The wind is forecast to be cross-off from the ENE, which should keep conditions clean. This is the standout, no question. The only caveat is how far out it is, so treat it as promising, not guaranteed.
After that pulse, the surf quickly fades back down. Thursday the 27th has a small, clean morning wave with energy back down to 303, but the wind picks up and things get messy by the afternoon. After that, the swell just fades away. By the end of the month, we’re back to tiny, poor surf with the swell direction swinging around to the NNW, which isn’t right for this spot. That blank run after the 26th is a bit of a bummer, but that one morning makes it all worth waiting for.
Alright, that’s the look. Keep your eyes on the prize for the 26th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
319 | 256 | 223 | 320 | 355 | 427 | 432 | 396 | 298 | 341 | 274 | 220 | 167 | 135 | 49 | 108 | 132 | 49 | 89 | 153 | 85 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-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 | 9:46AM0.62m | 10:15PM0.70m | 10:39AM0.64m | 10:57PM0.64m | 11:31AM0.65m | 11:38PM0.58m | 12:23PM0.65m | 00:19AM0.52m | 1:15PM0.63m | 1:00AM0.46m | 2:09PM0.61m | 1:43AM0.42m | 3:06PM0.60m | 2:32AM0.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:51PM0.07m | 4:30AM0.10m | 4:47PM0.11m | 5:10AM0.09m | 5:43PM0.15m | 5:50AM0.09m | 6:40PM0.19m | 6:31AM0.10m | 7:39PM0.22m | 7:13AM0.10m | 8:41PM0.24m | 7:59AM0.11m | 9:45PM0.25m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | N 12 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | E 9 | NNE 10 | E 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 7 | E 9 |
6 | 3 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 10 | 341 | 10 | 220 | 9 | 9 | 49 | 108 | 8 | 49 | 89 | 4 | 85 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 14 | NE 11 | NNE 12 | NE 12 | — | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 6 |
2 | 8 | 5 | 28 | 35 | — | 29 | 28 | 26 | 10 | 20 | 9 | 9 | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | — | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 6 | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | — | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 10 | E 5 |
319 | 256 | 223 | 320 | 355 | 427 | 432 | 396 | 298 | — | 274 | — | 167 | 135 | 37 | — | 132 | 29 | 12 | 153 | 21 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 327 | 1061 | 49 | 1061 | 1049 | 307 | 327 | 715 | 0 | 601 | 788 | 0 | 262 | 788 | 2 | 333 | 872 | 2 | 746 | 583 | 18 |
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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.











