La Preciosa surf break

La Preciosa surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 29 May 2026 AST
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La Preciosa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Preciosa sea temperature is
27.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

La Preciosa surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, E swell with 264 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Saturday (May 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 30th May)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 2nd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 5th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
7
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.1
N
11
0.9
E
6
0.8
E
7
1
E
6
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
1.1
E
7
1
E
8
0.3
NNE
11
0.7
N
12
1.1
E
7
0.6
N
10
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1
E
8
1.2
E
9
0.8
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
60
42
22
14
2
61
65
83
71
54
131
116
22
136
127
73
164
187
135
209
99
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
30
E
20
SSE
20
ESE
30
ESE
20
SSE
15
SE
20
E
15
S
15
ESE
30
ESE
20
SSE
25
SE
25
ESE
20
SSE
20
ESE
30
E
15
SSE
20
ESE
25
E
20
SE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
7:57PM0.69m
7:43AM0.40m
8:37PM0.69m
8:24AM0.39m
9:18PM0.69m
9:06AM0.39m
9:58PM0.69m
9:48AM0.39m
10:39PM0.68m
10:32AM0.39m
11:18PM0.67m
11:18AM0.41m
11:57PM0.66m
Low Tide
12:52PM0.08m
2:35AM0.19m
1:30PM0.07m
3:18AM0.18m
2:09PM0.07m
4:00AM0.18m
2:50PM0.07m
4:43AM0.18m
3:31PM0.09m
5:25AM0.19m
4:13PM0.11m
6:06AM0.20m
4:57PM0.15m
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:14
7:14
7:14
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
3
Temp °C
27
28
26
29
29
28
29
30
28
29
29
28
29
31
28
29
28
26
28
28
27
28
28
27
30
29
29
31
30
31
31
29
29
28
30
28
28
27
26
29
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.1
N
11
0.9
E
6
0.8
E
7
0.1
NE
10
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.3
NNE
9
1
E
8
0.3
NNE
11
0.7
N
12
1.1
E
7
0.6
N
10
0.5
N
10
0.4
NNE
9
1
E
8
0.3
NNE
9
0.8
E
9
Energy kJ
60
42
22
14
2
61
65
4
71
54
16
116
22
136
127
71
48
28
135
15
99
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.3
E
8
0.1
N
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
12
0.4
NNE
11
0.3
NNW
8
0.1
NE
11
0.7
N
11
0.6
N
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.1
N
7
0.2
N
9
Energy kJ
5
5
5
2
2
12
2
9
8
14
41
13
5
112
73
29
16
1
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
14
0.2
NNE
12
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.2
N
12
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
11
0.2
NNE
10
Energy kJ
12
5
2
2
2
7
15
1
1
11
4
5
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
7
1
E
4
1
E
6
0.8
E
6
1.3
E
5
0.4
SSE
3
1
E
6
0.3
SSE
2
1.1
E
7
0.4
SSE
3
0.9
ESE
8
1.3
E
5
0.5
SSE
4
1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
9
0.8
E
5
Energy kJ
59
40
62
39
87
3
83
1
131
4
104
92
8
115
164
187
209
31
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
1
1
Distance (km)
471
872
18
471
375
18
0
421
0
0
49
18
49
2
18
0
332
0
1025
375
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Amber Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
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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.

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