
Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with 283 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for La Preciosa.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is looking pretty grim. We’ve got a solid run of poor conditions for days on end. From Thursday the 10th all the way through to the morning of Monday the 21st, there’s not a single standout session. The swell is small, mostly around 2ft to 5ft, coming straight out of the East with a short, weak period of just 6 to 8 seconds. That’s choppy, crumbly stuff. The wind is a killer too – mostly a cross-off from the E or ESE blowing at 12 to 18 mph, which is keeping things messy. The wave energy is weak to barely moderate.
The water temperature is a balmy 85°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a wetsuit.
Now, there’s a glimmer of hope if you’re patient. The mornings of Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th finally see the wind swing offshore from the ESE, at a moderate 12 to 15 mph. The swell is still small at 4ft to 4ft East, with a short period of just 6 seconds, but those offshore winds will clean it up significantly. The wave energy is moderate for that 17th afternoon. It won’t be a world-class day, but it’ll be surfable and much cleaner than the junk before it. This is a reef break for advanced surfers only, and it’s very consistent, though crowds are sometimes an issue.
The real standout, if you can wait, is the morning of Friday the 18th of September. The wind drops light and goes offshore from the ESE at a gentle 9 mph. This will be glassy and clean. The swell is 4ft from the East, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is low, so don’t expect pumping waves, but for La Preciosa, this is the best setup in the whole outlook. It’s a morning for a proper surf. Keep in mind, the east swell here wants to come from the North to be at its best, so this is a bit off its optimum direction, but the clean conditions make up for it.
For the rest of the second week, from the 19th onwards, the swell drops off and the wind gets messy again. The 25th of September shows a bit of promise with a 3ft North swell, but the wind is cross-off and the wave energy is moderate. It’s not worth getting too excited about yet, a few weeks out.
Overall, don’t waste your time for the next ten days. Aim for the morning of the 18th – that’s your best wave. The offshore wind and cleaner conditions will make it worthwhile for the advanced crew.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 10 | E 6 | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
249 | 229 | 241 | 252 | 228 | 185 | 156 | 133 | 130 | 130 | 56 | 67 | 59 | 42 | 75 | 73 | 23 | 97 | 94 | 81 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:19PM0.68m | 8:38AM0.65m | 9:02PM0.65m | 9:26AM0.68m | 9:43PM0.60m | 10:14AM0.69m | 10:23PM0.55m | 11:00AM0.69m | 11:02PM0.50m | 11:46AM0.67m | 11:41PM0.46m | 12:35PM0.64m | 00:22AM0.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:29AM0.12m | 2:48PM0.09m | 3:07AM0.10m | 3:41PM0.11m | 3:45AM0.09m | 4:33PM0.13m | 4:22AM0.08m | 5:24PM0.16m | 5:01AM0.08m | 6:16PM0.18m | 5:41AM0.09m | 7:10PM0.21m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | |
mm | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 8 | E 6 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
25 | 23 | 241 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 56 | 67 | 45 | 42 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 8 | N 13 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 8 | NE 7 |
4 | 4 | 22 | 9 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 49 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | N 12 | NE 9 | — | — | N 13 | N 13 | NNE 8 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | N 7 | N 7 | — | N 10 | N 13 |
— | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
249 | 229 | — | 252 | 228 | 185 | 156 | 133 | 130 | 130 | — | 46 | 59 | 60 | 75 | 73 | 64 | 97 | 94 | 81 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1061 | 0 | 67 | 1008 | 0 | 711 | 970 | 0 | 138 | 788 | 0 | 262 | 1061 | 18 | 138 | 340 | 18 | 0 | 471 | 138 |
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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.










