
Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with 378 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period. 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 2AM. 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 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (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, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what this 16-day stretch is serving up for La Preciosa.
Honestly mate, this is a tough run. For the best part of two weeks, the surf for La Preciosa—that advanced reef break—is looking pretty average, with a lot of days where you’d be better off leaving the board in the car. The wind is the main culprit here: it's hammering out of the east and southeast at 15 to 19 mph almost every single day, which is a fresh breeze that’s only ever cross-off or directly offshore. Not the worst wind direction for a reef, but the strength is a killer. It’s keeping the surface clean, but the waves just aren’t coming together with any quality.
The swell is a persistent 4 ft to 6 ft from the east, with a short period of 7 to 8 seconds. That’s weak windswell, with the combined energy of all swells directed here sitting in the low-to-mid hundreds (e.g., 311, 363, 351), which is moderate at best. That short period means the waves won't have much push or shape, and for an exposed reef like this, it’s mostly gonna be a messy bump.
The standout window is really narrow. On Wednesday afternoon the 8th of July, you get a short window where the wind turns offshore and lightens to a moderate breeze of 16 mph, with 6 ft swell from the east at 8 seconds. The combined energy nudges up to 364, which is the best in the whole period. The comments say the surf is marginal and the tide could be tricky, but that’s the best chance for a few clean, offshored walls on that reef. It’s not a classic day, but it’s the pick of a pretty ordinary bunch. There are no other breaks on offer here, so that’s all we get.
After that, it’s a flat run. From Thursday the 9th all the way through to Tuesday the 21st, the conditions stay poor, even though the swell hangs around. The wind is just too strong and the period stays short. The water temp anomaly isn’t given, but I’d guess it feels about average for this time of year. A few mornings and evenings might offer a slightly lighter breeze, but nothing to get excited about.
So, bottom line: if you’re desperate for a paddle, aim for the afternoon of Wednesday the 8th at La Preciosa. Otherwise, this reef is mostly a write-off for the next couple of weeks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Mon 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | 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 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 |
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157 | 311 | 303 | 378 | 359 | 350 | 359 | 337 | 337 | 346 | 346 | 299 | 206 | 262 | 196 | 177 | 155 | 181 | 156 | 116 | 152 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | 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 |
High Tide | 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 | 7:00AM0.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:55AM0.16m | 1:03PM-0.04m | ||||||||
— | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
7:22 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | — | — | E 13 | NE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 8 | N 8 |
157 | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 206 | 9 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 13 | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 7 | NE 9 | N 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | 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 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 |
— | 311 | 303 | 378 | 359 | 350 | 359 | 337 | 337 | 346 | 346 | 299 | — | 262 | 196 | 177 | 155 | 181 | 156 | 116 | 152 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 1049 | 1049 | 49 | 711 | 2 | 49 | 945 | 327 | 0 | 1008 | 1008 | 49 | 1061 | 970 | 49 | 138 | 925 | 0 | 471 | 471 |
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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.











