Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with 248 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening.
First up, the start of the month is a bit of a bummer. Saturday the 1st of August, we’ve got a 5ft east swell with a short 8-second period, and the combined energy is only 239. That’s weak. The water is 84°, which is normal for the season, and the wind is a cross-off breeze. Not a great combo.
Honestly, the first week is a washout. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the energy is low. It’s not until Monday the 10th of August that we see a little more juice. That morning, a 6ft east swell, still a short 7-second period, but the energy climbs to 282. Still, the wind is cross-off and the forecast is marginal.
The best of the bunch, if you can call it that, is Wednesday the 12th of August. The swell is 6ft from the east-northeast, period bumps to 8 seconds, and the energy hits 345. That’s moderate energy. The morning is clear with a moderate breeze. It’s still cross-off, but it’s the cleanest we get. This is La Preciosa, a reef break that’s very consistent and exposed to the north, though the swell is from the east. It’s an advanced wave, so leave the soft tops at home.
After that, the rest of the second week is more of the same: small, short-period swell, cross-off winds, and no real improvement. Sunday the 16th of August finishes with a 5ft east swell, 7 seconds, and energy at 220. The wind is still cross-off.
So, the best bet is that Wednesday the 12th of August, with a morning session. The rest of the 16 days is a grind. Not much to get excited about, but if you’re keen, that’s your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue night, fresh winds from the E by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 239 | 245 | 229 | 212 | 229 | 206 | 152 | 152 | 179 | 135 | 128 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 171 | 104 | 86 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 2:53PM0.67m | 2:26AM0.44m | 3:58PM0.69m | 3:29AM0.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:52AM0.06m | 9:28PM0.23m | 8:47AM0.04m | 10:38PM0.23m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | ENE 7 | E 7 | — | ENE 6 | E 6 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | E 10 | ENE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 239 | — | 229 | 212 | — | 206 | 152 | — | 114 | 135 | — | 68 | 66 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 43 | 86 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | — | 14 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | E 11 | — | E 10 | — | — | SE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 8 | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | — | — | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | 245 | — | — | 229 | — | — | 152 | 179 | — | 128 | — | — | 64 | 64 | 58 | 80 | 85 | 171 | 104 | 56 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 711 | 872 | 0 | 471 | 333 | 0 | 333 | 788 | 0 | 601 | 1008 | 0 | 711 | 788 | 0 | 715 | 1008 | 18 | 329 | 1061 | 0 |
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