
Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with 401 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for La Preciosa.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: this stretch is looking like a tough watch. We've got a 16-day window ahead of us, but honestly, the first week and a half is pretty much a write-off. From now through Saturday the 12th, the conditions are just plain ugly. That east-southeast wind is a constant cross-off, blowing 15-19 mph, and while it's keeping the surface clean, the wave quality is shot. The swell is hanging around 4 ft to 6 ft, but it's all short-period windswell (7-8 seconds) mashing straight into the beach – it's just not lining up. Combined energy is bouncing between 134 and 408, so there's some juice in the water, but it's all messy. You'd be fighting wind-chopped, sectiony junk. Honestly, for a reef break like this, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle session.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday morning the 11th. The rating is a 1/10 – not a standout by any means – but the wind is lighter at 16 mph, the swell drops to 5 ft and period sits at 8 seconds. It's still marginal, and the combined energy is a moderate 282, but at least the wind's a bit friendlier. Still, I'd call it a pass unless you're desperate.
Then we hit a real lull. Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th see the swell bottom out at 4 ft, combined energy down to a weak 100-134. Just not worth paddling out.
Now, here's the one small chance in this whole forecast: Wednesday morning, July 15th. The wind goes offshore from the ESE at 16 mph – that's the real deal. The swell is small, 4 ft from the east with a 7-second period, and the combined energy is a weak 123, but that offshore breeze should clean up the face of anything that comes through. It's not going to be pumping, but for a patient surfer on a longboard or a funboard, you might find a few lined-up, glassy runners at La Preciosa. It's an advanced reef break and it's very consistent, so a little swell goes a long way, but crowds are possible. That Wednesday morning is the standout of the whole outlook, and it's still a long way off.
After that, it's back to the same cross-off grind through the end of the second week. Swell picks back up to 4-5 ft by Monday July 20th, but with that constant cross-off wind, it's just more of the same poor surf. Honestly, it’s a blank run for most of the month. That one morning on the 15th is your only real shot, but forecasts can change.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the wind.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 |
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33 | 210 | 183 | 205 | 260 | 254 | 287 | 350 | 401 | 341 | 388 | 346 | 320 | 367 | 337 | 245 | 262 | 222 | 177 | 120 | 148 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-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 | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:36AM0.60m | 1:24PM0.55m | 1:15AM0.56m | 2:18PM0.59m | 2:00AM0.52m | 3:16PM0.64m | 2:51AM0.48m | 4:16PM0.68m | 3:48AM0.45m | 5:17PM0.73m | 4:51AM0.43m | 6:18PM0.77m | 5:56AM0.43m | 7:16PM0.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:09AM0.16m | 7:22PM0.24m | 7:46AM0.13m | 8:29PM0.25m | 8:28AM0.10m | 9:39PM0.24m | 9:15AM0.06m | 10:49PM0.23m | 10:08AM0.03m | 11:56PM0.21m | 11:04AM-0.01m | 00:58AM0.18m | 12:03PM-0.03m | ||||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
7:22 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | E 13 | NE 13 | ENE 12 | — | — | NE 11 | — | — | E 8 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
33 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 14 | — | — | 29 | — | — | 245 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | — | ENE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | — | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 |
92 | 210 | 183 | 205 | 260 | 254 | 287 | 350 | 401 | 341 | 388 | 346 | 320 | 367 | 337 | — | 262 | 222 | 177 | 120 | 148 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 138 | 711 | 914 | 49 | 1061 | 327 | 0 | 471 | 945 | 0 | 1061 | 328 | 0 | 1008 | 1008 | 0 | 1061 | 1061 | 0 | 917 | 1039 |
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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.











