Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with 1,059 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s 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 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. I’m looking at La Preciosa, a reef break that’s very consistent and exposed to the north-east. The water temp is sitting at 85°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start. Saturday morning the 29th brings some risk of thunderstorms and a cross-off ESE breeze at 12 mph, with a weak 4 ft swell from the east at just 6 seconds. Combined energy is only 178, so it’s weak. The conditions are clean but the waves are poor. Saturday afternoon is similar with a clear sky but a stronger 16 mph wind and the same kind of weak east swell. Sunday the 30th is marginal, with a 4 ft east-north-east swell at 8 seconds, energy at 240, still cross-off and clean but nothing to get excited about.
Now, here’s the standout. Monday the 31st of August – that’s the one. Morning and afternoon both have offshore winds from the SE and ESE at 16 mph, which is going to keep things clean. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the east-north-east, with a period of 10 seconds come morning, switching to east at 10 seconds in the afternoon. The combined energy goes through the roof – 1061 in the morning and 1755 in the afternoon. This is serious wave energy, and it’s excellent surf for experienced surfers. It’s a solid, powerful groundswell pushing in, and that offshore wind will groom it nicely. This is the best on offer, no question.
But keep in mind, this is a reef break, and 8 ft is big for beginners. It’s more suited to advanced crew. Also, with that long period, it’s going to be a bit more lined up, and if you’re surfing a beach break, it can break a bit too straight, but here at La Preciosa, a reef, it should hold up well. Crowds are sometimes a factor here, so expect company.
After that, it drops off. Tuesday the 1st of September is marginal again, with a 4 ft east swell at 9 seconds and cross-off winds. The energy drops to 256. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are poor, with tiny swells and weak energy – 117, 85, and even 74. Friday the 4th is almost flat, with 1.0 ft waves and energy down to 12 and 14. Saturday the 5th is a bit better with 3 ft to 4 ft, but still poor quality.
Sunday the 6th of September brings a slight change – morning offshore winds from the ESE at 12 mph, with a 4 ft swell at 7 seconds, energy 140. It’s surfable but very ordinary. Then Monday the 7th of September morning has offshore winds, a 5 ft swell at 9 seconds, and energy of 338. That’s a decent shot, with good surf conditions expected. But the afternoons tend to turn poor with cross-off winds.
The rest of the second week is a mix of marginal and poor conditions, with occasional morning offshore windows. Tuesday the 8th, the 9th, the 10th mornings are all cross-off and clean, but the swell is small and period short. The 11th of September morning has offshore winds, a 5 ft swell at 8 seconds, energy 315, and expect good surf conditions – that’s a promising one. Saturday the 13th of September morning also has offshore winds, 4 ft from the east-north-east at 8 seconds, energy 215, and it’s good again.
Overall, the standout is Monday the 31st of August. After that, there are a few promising mornings, especially the 7th, 11th, and 13th of September, but the afternoons are mostly a write-off. If you’re keen, pick your mornings and watch for that offshore wind.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
120 | 150 | 196 | 212 | 169 | 266 | 1059 | 998 | 464 | 251 | 225 | 153 | 113 | 133 | 125 | 79 | 70 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 1:33PM0.68m | 1:15AM0.44m | 2:36PM0.68m | 2:17AM0.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:32AM0.06m | 8:10PM0.21m | 7:27AM0.05m | 9:20PM0.22m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | N 10 | E 9 | E 8 | N 11 | E 8 | ENE 8 | N 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
58 | 55 | 196 | 212 | 169 | 266 | 1059 | 755 | 464 | 251 | 2 | 153 | 113 | 2 | 125 | 79 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 13 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 14 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | NE 9 | N 10 | NE 8 | N 11 | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | NE 7 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 |
— | 3 | 48 | 25 | 33 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | N 12 | N 12 | NE 11 | — | — | — | N 10 | — | N 12 | N 9 | — | — | NE 11 | — | N 10 | N 10 | — | N 9 |
— | — | 31 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 7 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 |
120 | 150 | — | — | — | — | — | 998 | — | — | 225 | — | — | 133 | — | — | 70 | 20 | 17 | 27 | 32 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 327 | 945 | 49 | 138 | 332 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 333 | 788 | 0 | 471 | 601 | 0 | 601 | 601 | 49 | 715 | 601 | 49 |
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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.











