La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for La Preciosa.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burn for the next week or so. The early part of the forecast is pretty ordinary with small, short-period E swells and a persistent cross-off breeze that’s going to leave the surface a bit lumpy. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild there.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are basically a write-off – small waves around 4ft, period only 7-8 seconds, and that E wind at 12-15 mph blowing cross-off. The combined swell energy is weak (244 down to 203), and the conditions are just marginal at best. You’d be paddling for not much.

Now, Monday the 31st is where things get interesting. We’ve got a solid pulse of ENE swell pushing in, with wave heights around 8ft on the morning and 8ft in the afternoon. The period jumps to 10 seconds, and the combined energy goes through the roof – 1088 and 1704, that’s strong stuff. What’s more, the wind swings offshore from the SE, which is going to clean it right up. This is a reef break, so that long-period groundswell will be feeling right at home. However, at 8ft, it’s pushing into expert territory – not for the faint-hearted. The break is very consistent, but crowds are sometimes a factor here, so expect company if you’re out there.

After that, it drops off again. Tuesday the 1st through to the end of the first week sees the swell back down to 4ft or less, with cross-off winds and low energy (262 down to 4). There’s a brief glimmer on Monday the 7th of September, where the morning shows 4ft E swell at 9 seconds with the wind turning offshore again, giving moderate offshore and clean conditions. Combined energy is a moderate 279, and it’s looking like the best bet for a decent session without the size of that August 31st swell. After that, the second week fades into small, weak, cross-off mush.

The standout is clearly Monday the 31st of August – that’s the one to circle. Big, powerful, clean, offshore wind, and a reef that will handle it. It’s a proper groundswell, so expect long sets and plenty of energy. If you’re an expert, that’s your window. For everyone else, the morning of Monday the 7th of September offers a more manageable, clean option.

So, to sum it up: the first couple of days are a pass. The 31st is the big, expert-only highlight. Then a long, quiet stretch with a smaller, cleaner window on the 7th. The rest of the second week is flat and forgettable.

Rusty.

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