
Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, ENE swell with 281 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Preciosa in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Honestly, I’m looking at this 16-day window for La Preciosa and it’s a bit of a frustrating watch. The whole first week is a write-off for decent waves. The wind is almost always a stiff cross-off breeze, and the swell is just too short-period and weak to make anything of it. We’re looking at a lot of days with combined energy readings of just 82 (very weak) up to 209 (moderate), but the quality just isn’t there. You’ll be battling a bumpy surface for small, weak waves. Not worth paddling out for a surfer.
The light at the end of the tunnel starts to show up on Tuesday, 18th August. The wind finally shifts to offshore, and that’s the game changer. The swell is still only 5 ft from the East, with a period of 8 seconds, but with that clean, offshore wind, you’ll actually get a shoulder to work with. The combined energy is a solid 263 (moderate). It’s not a world-class day, but it is the best quality of the entire forecast. The crowds are possible here, so you might not have it all to yourself.
The standout, and I mean the only real standout, is Wednesday morning, 19th August. The swell is 5 ft from the East, and the wind is offshore again. The combined energy ramps up to 283 (moderate). This is the best session on offer. The water temp is sitting at a warm 84°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so you don’t need a thick suit. The break itself is a reef, so that longer period (8 seconds) will help it wrap in a bit more than a beach break. But don’t get too excited too far out – long-range forecasts can always shift.
After that, it’s back to average. The wind goes cross-off again on the 19th afternoon, and the swell drops off through the 20th. The 16-day window dries up quickly after that brief moment of clean conditions.
So, bottom line: If you can wait, the 18th and 19th have a couple of windows that are actually surfable. The rest of it is a paddling workout at best.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
75 | 85 | 124 | 188 | 281 | 202 | 185 | 161 | 167 | 139 | 148 | 104 | 81 | 12 | 126 | 130 | 130 | 128 | 104 | 97 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | 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 | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:31AM0.48m | 2:53PM0.67m | 2:26AM0.44m | 3:58PM0.69m | 3:29AM0.42m | 5:03PM0.72m | 4:38AM0.42m | 6:05PM0.75m | 5:47AM0.45m | 7:02PM0.77m | 6:53AM0.48m | 7:56PM0.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:17PM0.23m | 7:52AM0.06m | 9:28PM0.23m | 8:47AM0.04m | 10:38PM0.23m | 9:48AM0.03m | 11:44PM0.21m | 10:51AM0.01m | 00:42AM0.19m | 11:55AM0.00m | 1:35AM0.17m | 12:57PM-0.00m | 2:22AM0.15m | |||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 10 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 6 |
2 | 85 | 124 | 2 | 281 | 202 | 24 | 161 | 13 | 19 | 12 | 104 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 25 | 12 | 18 | 11 | 97 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | E 12 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | — | NE 9 |
2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | 13 | 27 | 12 | 12 | — | 5 | 4 | 25 | — | 25 | — | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 12 | — | NE 11 | NNE 10 | — | — | — | — | E 10 |
3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 5 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | — | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — |
75 | — | — | 188 | — | — | 185 | — | 167 | 139 | 148 | — | 81 | 108 | 126 | 130 | 130 | 128 | 104 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 333 | 0 | 333 | 583 | 0 | 327 | 788 | 2 | 329 | 970 | 0 | 715 | 1061 | 49 | 138 | 327 | 0 | 1061 | 1014 | 18 |
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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.
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