La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what this 16-day stretch is serving up for La Preciosa.

Honestly mate, this is a tough run. For the best part of two weeks, the surf for La Preciosa—that advanced reef break—is looking pretty average, with a lot of days where you’d be better off leaving the board in the car. The wind is the main culprit here: it's hammering out of the east and southeast at 15 to 19 mph almost every single day, which is a fresh breeze that’s only ever cross-off or directly offshore. Not the worst wind direction for a reef, but the strength is a killer. It’s keeping the surface clean, but the waves just aren’t coming together with any quality.

The swell is a persistent 4 ft to 6 ft from the east, with a short period of 7 to 8 seconds. That’s weak windswell, with the combined energy of all swells directed here sitting in the low-to-mid hundreds (e.g., 311, 363, 351), which is moderate at best. That short period means the waves won't have much push or shape, and for an exposed reef like this, it’s mostly gonna be a messy bump.

The standout window is really narrow. On Wednesday afternoon the 8th of July, you get a short window where the wind turns offshore and lightens to a moderate breeze of 16 mph, with 6 ft swell from the east at 8 seconds. The combined energy nudges up to 364, which is the best in the whole period. The comments say the surf is marginal and the tide could be tricky, but that’s the best chance for a few clean, offshored walls on that reef. It’s not a classic day, but it’s the pick of a pretty ordinary bunch. There are no other breaks on offer here, so that’s all we get.

After that, it’s a flat run. From Thursday the 9th all the way through to Tuesday the 21st, the conditions stay poor, even though the swell hangs around. The wind is just too strong and the period stays short. The water temp anomaly isn’t given, but I’d guess it feels about average for this time of year. A few mornings and evenings might offer a slightly lighter breeze, but nothing to get excited about.

So, bottom line: if you’re desperate for a paddle, aim for the afternoon of Wednesday the 8th at La Preciosa. Otherwise, this reef is mostly a write-off for the next couple of weeks.

Rusty.

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