La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at what we’ve got for La Preciosa over the next couple weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch.

Right off the bat, the whole first week is a write-off. From Tuesday the 14th right through to Monday the 21st, the surf is just poor. We’ve got a constant cross-off wind, mostly out of the east at 12 to 19 mph, which is just messing with the surface. The swell’s hanging around 3 ft to 5 ft, but the period is short – mostly 6 to 8 seconds – so there’s no real energy or shape. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate (100 to 200), but it doesn’t matter with that wind. Just messy. Not worth paddling out.

There’s a real gap here. The first half of this forecast is a dead zone. You’re looking at a solid week of no real recommendations. That’s a blank run.

Now, things finally start to look a little different on Wednesday the 29th. On the morning of the 29th, we get a bump in swell height to 5 ft from the east, and the combined energy jumps to 346 – that’s moderate to strong energy. The period is still just 7 seconds, so it’s windswell, but the conditions are “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide.” Still, it’s the best the whole run has to offer. For a reef break like La Preciosa that’s advanced and very consistent, when the optimum swell is from the north, and this is coming from the east... it’s not ideal, but it’s our one standout. The wind is a moderate cross-off from the ESE at 12 mph. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, so expect company if you go.

The afternoon of the 29th drops back to 4 ft and energy drops to 181, with a fresher east wind. Not as good.

Honestly, this is a tough outlook for La Preciosa. The water temperature is sitting around 83°F with a tiny anomaly of 0.5°F, so that’s pretty much dead average for this time of year. Not a warm or cold surprise.

If you’re a paddler, the entire forecast is a grind. The only window that even flickers is that Wednesday the 29th morning. For a spot that’s exposed and advanced, that’s your one chance. Otherwise, the setup is so wind-affected and short-period that it honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing through most of it.

I’ll keep an eye on it. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long, flat, windy wait.

- Rusty

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