La Preciosa Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.67° N 70.06° W

La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Preciosa sea temperature is
29.6°C
0.9° 

La Preciosa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Preciosa surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with 157 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 (Sep 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) 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 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The next 16 days are looking like a tough stretch for quality waves at La Preciosa. We’re in for a long, dry spell with hardly anything worth paddling out for, so keep your expectations low.

Right from the start on Thursday the 3rd of September, we’ve got tiny swell in the water. The combined energy is weak at just 42, and it stays that way for days. The swell is coming from the east, but it’s short-period stuff, mostly around 5 to 8 seconds, and the wind is cross-off, not really doing us any favours. The water temperature is sitting at 85°F, which is about 2°F warmer than normal for this time of year – nothing too wild, just a bit on the warm side.

The first real hint of something surfable doesn’t show up until Friday the 11th of September. The morning sees a bit of offshore wind, with the swell coming from the east at 3ft and a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy bumps up to 171, and the comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not a standout, but it’s the first time the wind is actually working with the wave face. The rest of that day and the following days are back to poor surf conditions with cross-off winds.

Sunday the 14th of September is the only true highlight in this whole outlook. Monday morning the 14th we’ve got a moderate offshore breeze from the ESE, swell from the east at 5ft and a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 254, and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is the best on offer. The swell direction is east, which matches the optimum direction for this reef break, and the offshore wind will keep the waves clean. The 5ft size is pushing the limits for beginners, but it’s still manageable for most. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so you might not have it all to yourself.

After that, the outlook fades again. Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th are back to ordinary or poor conditions. The final days, Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th of September, see offshore winds again but the swell drops off to 2ft to 3ft with weak energy, so it’s not worth the effort.

Bottom line: if you’re set on surfing La Preciosa, the only real window to look at is the morning of Monday the 14th of September. Everything else is a flat, windy mess. It’s a long gap with no real recommendations, so don’t hold your breath.

Stay patient, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
3
Friday
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Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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1
0
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0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.3
E
7
0.6
E
5
0.7
E
7
0.3
E
9
0.8
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.8
E
8
1.1
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8
0.9
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5
0.8
E
8
0.3
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.7
E
8
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
11
1.2
E
6
1.2
E
6
1.2
E
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
72
10
18
51
15
88
157
42
72
137
43
74
17
38
64
23
43
109
116
128
Wind (km/h)
15
E
25
E
15
SE
15
E
25
E
15
SSE
15
E
30
ESE
15
SSE
15
E
30
ESE
15
SSE
20
ESE
30
E
10
SSE
20
E
25
E
20
SE
25
ESE
30
E
20
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
1:33PM0.68m
1:15AM0.44m
2:36PM0.68m
2:17AM0.42m
3:43PM0.69m
3:27AM0.43m
4:48PM0.70m
4:40AM0.45m
5:49PM0.71m
5:48AM0.50m
6:44PM0.71m
6:50AM0.55m
7:34PM0.71m
Low Tide
8:10PM0.21m
7:27AM0.05m
9:20PM0.22m
8:31AM0.05m
10:27PM0.22m
9:39AM0.06m
11:28PM0.20m
10:48AM0.06m
00:20AM0.18m
11:54AM0.06m
1:07AM0.16m
12:55PM0.06m
1:49AM0.14m
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6:24
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6:52
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Temp °C
29
29
28
29
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28
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28
Feels °C
31
29
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31
30
29
32
30
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32
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31
31
31
29
29
30
29
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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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