La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, this is Rusty.

Well, to be honest, things are looking pretty bleak around here for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a long, flat spell with no proper surf on the cards, and the conditions we do see are mostly a write-off thanks to onshore and cross-off winds messing things up. The only real standout in this whole 16-day window is a brief moment on Friday the 17th of July and again on Saturday the 18th of July, when the wind finally swings offshore. That’s your best bet, but it’s still a gamble.

Let’s start with the only real highlight: La Preciosa. This is an advanced reef break that’s very consistent and exposed to the north, but it needs a north swell to really fire. On the morning of Friday the 17th, we get a small 4 ft east swell with a period of 7 seconds, but the wind turns offshore from the ESE at 12 mph. That’s the best wind we’ll see – moderate offshore and clean. The combined energy is weak, just 162 (moderate wave energy), but offshore wind on a reef like this can make even small waves fun. The water temperature is average for the time of year at 83°. Saturday the 18th morning is similar – 4 ft from the east, 7 seconds, and another offshore wind from the ESE at 12 mph. Energy is a bit higher at 183 (moderate). The swell direction (east) isn’t what this break really wants (it needs north), so the waves will be a little underwhelming, but with glassy offshore conditions, it’ll be the cleanest you’ll get. Be aware crowds are possible here.

Other than those two mornings, the entire forecast is a bust. From Tuesday the 7th right through to Wednesday the 22nd, every other session is plagued by cross-off winds – 16 to 19 mph from the east or ESE – and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions” or “marginal.” The swell stays small, between 4 ft and 6 ft, with short periods of 7 to 8 seconds. Nothing worth chasing. The energy is mostly in the 100–400 range (weak to moderate), but the wind just kills it.

So, in short: if you can get out on the morning of Friday the 17th or Saturday the 18th, you might find a few clean, shoulder-high waves at La Preciosa. Otherwise, it’s a blank run – nearly two weeks of nothing to get excited about. For a spot that’s usually consistent, this is a tough stretch. Hopefully, the forecasts shift.

Rusty.

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