La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for La Preciosa over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch is looking pretty bleak. We’re in for a long, quiet spell. The first real surfable window doesn’t even show up until Monday, September 7th, and even then it’s nothing to write home about. We’re looking at a solid 4-day gap of nothing recommended before that.

The water is sitting at a warm 85°, about 1° warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least it’ll be comfortable while you’re sitting there waiting.

Monday, September 7th – The morning finally shows a pulse of energy. Swell is a weak 3 ft from the East with a short 8-second period. The combined energy is only moderate (110). The wind is offshore from the ESE at 16 mph, which is a major plus – it’ll keep the surface clean. But the waves are described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It’s not a stand-out, but it’s the best we’ve got early on. This is a reef break, so even small, short-period E swell can offer a shape, but it’s strictly for advanced crew. The offshore wind is the one saving grace.

Thursday, September 10th – The morning nudges up a touch. Swell is 4 ft from the East, still short period at 7 seconds. The energy is moderate (223). Wind is cross-off from the ESE at 13 mph. The forecast calls it “marginal” due to questionable tide conditions. It’s a bit more size, but the short period and cross-off wind won’t do that reef any favors.

Friday, September 11th – Same story. 4 ft, East, 8-second period. Energy is moderate (222). Same cross-off wind. Still just “marginal.” The tide is the problem here.

Saturday, September 12th – The morning sees 4 ft, East, 8 seconds, with moderate energy (195). The wind is cross-off. It’s not a great outlook, but it’s consistent in size.

Sunday, September 13th – The morning offers a bit of offshore wind (ESE 16 mph) with a 4 ft, 7-second swell from the East. The energy is moderate (125). It’s another “ordinary” day, but that offshore wind will at least make it clean.

The Far End (September 19th & 20th) – We start to see a change in direction. The swell swings around to the North, with a bit more period (9-10 seconds). On Saturday the 19th morning, it’s 2 ft from the North, 9 seconds, with a light offshore SE wind at 6 mph. The energy is weak (84). Sunday the 20th morning is similar: 3 ft from the North, 9 seconds, with a gentle offshore SE wind at 9 mph, and energy is moderate (131). This is a better period, but the swell is small. It’s a long-range call, so take it with a grain of salt, but the offshore wind and the longer period from the North could be a sneaky good combo for La Preciosa if the size fills in.

The Bottom Line: There are no true standouts in this forecast. The best chances are a few days with offshore wind and small swell, particularly around the 7th, 13th, and maybe the 20th. Don’t expect any barrels. For experts only, and even then, you’ll be working for it.

Rusty.

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