La Preciosa Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.67° N 70.06° W

La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Preciosa sea temperature is
29.3°C
0.7° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, E swell with 787 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 31st Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 31st Aug)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down La Preciosa for the next couple of weeks.

First off, it’s a slow start. The early days are flat and choppy – small windswell, side-on breeze, and not much to get excited about. Water temp’s around 85°F, which is a bit warmer than average for the season. From Thursday the 27th through the end of August, the swell is tiny, period short, and the energy readings are weak – under 250. Nothing worth paddling out for.

But then, Monday the 31st of August morning looks like the real deal. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the east, with an 8-second period, and the wind turns offshore from the ESE at 12 mph. That’s your cleanest window. The combined energy hits 526, which is a solid moderate push. There’s a risk of thunderstorms, but if you can get out early, that’s the session to target. The afternoon swell jumps to 7ft with a longer 10-second period, energy hits 789, but the wind swings cross-off and conditions get marginal. Still, that morning is the clear standout in the whole 16-day outlook.

After that, it fades fast. Tuesday the 1st of September morning still has 4ft swell and a 9-second period, but energy drops to 295, and it’s only so-so. Wednesday the 2nd morning has a brief offshore window with 4ft swell, but it’s ordinary.

From Thursday the 3rd onward, it’s a long flat spell. Swell drops below 3ft, periods get short, and energy readings fall into double digits – down to 62, then 12, even 4 in early September. There’s a tiny bump around Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th with chest-high waves and 9–10-second period, but energy stays low (123, 135), and the wind never really lines up. The morning of the 8th has a gentle offshore, but waves are only 2ft – not worth rushing out for.

Wednesday the 9th of September morning brings a 2ft swell with a 12-second period from the NNE – that’s a rare long-period groundswell. Energy is 131, and with offshore wind at 12 mph, it’ll be clean. But it’s tiny, so only for the longboard crew.

Bottom line: the only true standout is Monday morning the 31st of August. That’s your best chance for a decent session. After that, it’s a long, quiet stretch. For a spot that’s usually consistent, this is a tough run, but forecasts can turn around. Keep your eyes peeled.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.5
NE
12
1.1
E
7
0.5
NE
11
1.3
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.3
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7
1.2
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7
1.6
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8
1.9
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8
2.1
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10
1.6
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10
1.3
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9
1.3
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9
1.2
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9
1.2
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8
1.1
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8
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
84
103
72
131
60
150
150
209
181
155
266
524
787
460
293
270
220
187
153
152
Wind (km/h)
15
E
20
E
15
ESE
25
ESE
30
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
15
SSE
15
E
25
E
10
SSE
20
ESE
25
E
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
8:32PM0.66m
8:40AM0.55m
9:07PM0.65m
9:23AM0.59m
9:42PM0.62m
10:07AM0.63m
10:18PM0.59m
10:53AM0.66m
10:56PM0.55m
11:42AM0.67m
11:37PM0.51m
12:35PM0.68m
00:22AM0.47m
Low Tide
1:55PM0.12m
2:49AM0.18m
2:42PM0.13m
3:21AM0.16m
3:29PM0.14m
3:52AM0.13m
4:18PM0.15m
4:26AM0.11m
5:09PM0.16m
5:03AM0.08m
6:04PM0.18m
5:44AM0.07m
7:04PM0.20m
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6:59
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Temp °C
29
29
28
29
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29
29
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29
29
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29
27
Feels °C
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29
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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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