Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with 398 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
Alright surfers, Rusty here. Let’s get into the outlook for La Preciosa. Looking at the whole 16 days, it’s a tough stretch. Most of the period is plagued by persistent cross-off winds and a swell that just doesn't have the push we need. Don’t get too excited early on, because the first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until we’re well into the second week.
The water temp here is sitting at 83°F with a +0.7°F anomaly, which is about normal for this time of year.
We start off from Wednesday the 8th of July right through to around Saturday the 18th, and it’s grim. Swell heights bounce between 3ft and 6ft, all coming from the east with a short, weak period of just 7-8 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate at best, often sitting in the 200-360 range, which feels mushy. The wind, mostly ESE to E at 12-19 mph, is blowing straight across the face. Afternoon sessions are particularly cooked with the wind cranking up to 19 mph. The forecast is basically a string of “poor surf conditions” or “marginal” calls. There is no standout here; it’s a grind.
The only day that even gets close to a sniff of something good is Sunday the 19th of July. On the Sunday morning, we finally see that offshore wind kick in from the ESE at 12 mph. The swell is 5ft from the east with a 7-second period, and while it’s not a groundswell, the clean conditions make it surfable. The combined energy is 252, which is moderate. The report actually says “expect good surf conditions,” so this is your window. It’s an advanced, very consistent reef break, so it’s only for the crew who know what they’re doing. Be aware, crowds are sometimes a thing here, so you might have company.
After that Sunday morning window, it all falls apart again. From the 20th of July onward, the swell drops right off to between 2ft and 4ft, energy levels plummet to below 180, and the cross-off winds return. By the 22nd and 23rd of July, it’s barely breaking.
So really, you’ve got one shot: Sunday morning the 19th of July at La Preciosa. Get it while it’s clean before the whole thing goes flat again.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 350 | 341 | 359 | 279 | 350 | 337 | 337 | 227 | 218 | 263 | 235 | 203 | 186 | 208 | 213 | 162 | 158 | 163 | 194 | 198 | 246 |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:12PM0.82m | 8:02AM0.48m | 9:05PM0.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:48AM0.15m | 2:02PM-0.04m | 3:38AM0.13m | |||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | NE 13 | ENE 12 | E 8 | — | — | — | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 7 | 14 | 279 | — | — | — | 227 | 218 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | — | N 13 | N 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 11 | — | — | N 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 350 | 341 | 359 | — | 350 | 337 | 337 | — | — | 263 | 235 | 203 | 186 | 208 | 213 | 162 | 158 | 163 | 194 | 198 | 246 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1061 | 945 | 49 | 711 | 1049 | 0 | 1018 | 1061 | 49 | 1061 | 1061 | 49 | 917 | 1061 | 0 | 715 | 925 | 0 | 471 | 327 | 0 |
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