La Preciosa Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.67° N 70.06° W

La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Preciosa sea temperature is
29.1° C
0.6° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with 279 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 21st Aug)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, breaking down the same 16-day run for La Preciosa in feet and miles per hour.

This is a tough outlook, plain and simple. We have a long stretch of flat or tiny, junky surf ahead. From Friday the 21st through most of the end of August, the swell is weak and short-period. Winds are mostly cross-off or moderate, and the combined wave energy is in the weak to low-moderate range for the most part. The biggest bump comes around the 29th and 30th of August, with waves up to about 5 to 6ft from the east, but the period stays short (7-8 seconds) and the wind is cross-off, so it’s going to be lumpy and not pretty.

If you have an advanced skill level and you’re holding out, the morning of Thursday, August 27th is your best bet for size. You get around 5ft from the east with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 304 (moderate energy). That’s the most power in the whole stretch. But the wind is cross-off from the ESE at 16 mph, so expect choppy, sectiony walls. Not the clean glass a reef break like La Preciosa deserves.

The actual standout session for quality – and it’s a quiet standout – is the morning of Friday, September 4th. Swell drops to just 3ft from the east, period of 7 seconds. But the wind goes offshore from the ESE at only 9 mph. That’s the only truly clean, offshore window in the entire outlook. Combined energy is just 71 (weak), so it’s a tiny wave, but it will be glassy. Perfect for a longboard.

Water temp is about 84°F, so just a tick warmer than average for this time of year. Not a big deal.

For beginners, when the swell hits over 5ft on the 29th, that’s expert territory here because the wind and period won’t make it user-friendly.

So, the call: August 27th morning for the biggest, most powerful east swell (5ft, moderate energy). September 4th morning for the cleanest, most enjoyable small waves. Everything else in between is a blank run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
21
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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7
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8
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
111
97
108
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124
30
19
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2
89
3
60
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41
251
260
241
187
148
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
20
E
25
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
30
E
20
ESE
15
E
20
ENE
15
SE
25
ESE
35
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15
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25
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30
E
20
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
4:04PM0.59m
3:27AM0.37m
5:01PM0.59m
4:27AM0.37m
5:53PM0.61m
5:27AM0.39m
6:38PM0.63m
6:21AM0.42m
7:19PM0.65m
7:10AM0.46m
7:57PM0.66m
7:56AM0.51m
8:32PM0.66m
Low Tide
8:49AM0.12m
10:46PM0.25m
9:42AM0.12m
11:42PM0.25m
10:36AM0.12m
00:29AM0.24m
11:28AM0.12m
1:09AM0.23m
12:19PM0.12m
1:45AM0.22m
1:07PM0.12m
2:18AM0.20m
1:55PM0.12m
2:49AM0.18m
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7:04
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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