Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for La Preciosa.
It’s a rough 16-day forecast, I’ll be straight with you. The swell is mostly weak, with energy levels in the low hundreds, and the wind is a constant problem. That cross-off breeze from the east or southeast is blowing through the whole period, and it’s strong enough to keep the surface messy. The period is short, mostly 7 to 8 seconds, so it’s windswell, not the kind of groundswell that gets this reef clean.
The only real standout in the first week is Friday morning, 24th July. The wind finally goes offshore, and the wave state turns "moderate offshore and clean". The swell is only 3ft from the ENE, with a period of 7 seconds and combined energy of 115. It’s small, but that offshore wind is going to make it the most rideable it’s been all week. That’s your best shot.
After that, it’s rough. From 26th July on, the swell picks up a little, hitting 5ft on Thursday 30th July, but the wind is relentless cross-off, 25 to 30 mph. The energy climbs to 286, but with a 8-second period and that wind, it’s just a bumpy, blown-out mess. The ratings are all zeros or ones. Not worth it.
The break is a reef, advanced level, and it’s very consistent, but with this onshore flow and short period, it’s going to be a tough paddle. Honestly, for most of this stretch, it looks more like a kite-session than a surf session. Water temp is about average for the time of year.
If you’re waiting for a window, it’s Friday morning 24th July. The rest is a long wait. Winds need to swing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue night, fresh winds from the E by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 163 | 163 | 176 | 166 | 173 | 152 | 173 | 135 | 97 | 94 | 91 | 70 | 82 | 91 | 176 | 143 | 114 | 181 | 111 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 00:15AM0.65m | 12:56PM0.62m | 00:59AM0.58m | 1:54PM0.62m | 1:42AM0.52m | 2:51PM0.62m | 2:27AM0.46m | 3:48PM0.61m | 3:14AM0.42m | 4:44PM0.61m | 4:05AM0.39m | 5:36PM0.62m | 4:59AM0.37m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:39AM0.11m | 7:03PM0.18m | 7:22AM0.10m | 8:07PM0.22m | 8:04AM0.10m | 9:13PM0.25m | 8:48AM0.11m | 10:18PM0.25m | 9:32AM0.10m | 11:19PM0.25m | 10:18AM0.10m | 00:15AM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | 7:21 | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 7 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 10 | E 8 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 27 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 135 | 2 | 94 | 91 | 4 | 10 | 91 | — | 143 | 114 | — | 111 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | E 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 12 | 12 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | NE 9 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | — | ESE 6 | E 7 | — |
| kJ | 163 | 163 | 176 | 166 | 173 | 152 | 173 | — | 97 | — | — | 70 | 82 | — | 176 | — | 43 | 181 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 711 | 970 | 0 | 471 | 591 | 49 | 138 | 383 | 0 | 0 | 601 | 0 | 715 | 601 | 0 | 0 | 788 | 0 |
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