La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey everyone, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s ahead at La Preciosa. It’s a reef break, exposed to the swell, and it wants a good north pulse to really light up. The water is sitting at a warm 85°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at slim pickings. Friday the 28th of August through this weekend is flat and messy. You’ve got east wind around 12 to 15 mph blowing cross-off, but the waves are tiny – under 4 ft – and the energy is weak (209). It’s basically blown-out dribble. Don’t even think about it.

The first real pulse of life shows up on Monday the 31st of August. Monday morning looks like the standout of the whole run. We’ve got a clean 8 ft swell from the ENE, with a 10-second period, and offshore wind from the ESE at 15 mph. That’s the kind of combo that makes La Preciosa feel like a different spot. The energy is pumping hard (1228), and conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is for the crew who know what they’re doing – 8 ft on a reef is no joke. If you’re a beginner, sit this one out. Expect some company though; crowds are “sometimes” an issue here.

Monday afternoon sees the wind shift cross-off and the quality drops off. Tuesday the 1st of September is back to smaller, more ordinary surf, barely 4 ft. The rest of that first week stays marginal, with a mix of small east swell and onshore or cross-off breezes. Nothing to get excited about.

Then we get a bit of a tease. Monday the 7th of September morning shows another window: a clean 5 ft from the east, 10-second period, and offshore wind from the SSE at 12 mph. The energy is moderate (480), and conditions should be good. It’s not the size of the 31st, but it will be clean and fun. Just a shame the afternoon turns back to cross-off slop.

After that, the forecast goes very quiet. From Tuesday the 8th onward it’s mostly tiny, weak swell (under 5 ft) and cross-off winds. A few mornings, like Thursday the 10th and Saturday the 12th, have a brief offshore window, but the swell is too small to make it count. We’re looking at a long dry spell after that first week.

So, to sum it up: the whole 16-day window has only two real highlights. Monday the 31st of August is your best bet, with a solid ENE groundswell and offshore wind – that’s the one to circle. Monday the 7th of September is a smaller, clean backup. Everything else is flat or marginal. If you’re not out there on the 31st morning, you’re probably waiting for the next system.

Stay frothy,
Rusty

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