La Preciosa surf break

La Preciosa surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 AST
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La Preciosa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Preciosa sea temperature is
27.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (May 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 17th May)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 17th May)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 19th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Sat
23
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
2
2
1
1
1
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.4
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.4
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
160
164
177
213
229
270
326
298
309
334
326
302
331
218
277
251
196
212
217
171
195
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
ESE
25
ESE
15
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
15
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
30
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
30
E
20
SE
25
ESE
30
E
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:40PM0.83m
8:36AM0.46m
9:34PM0.84m
9:30AM0.46m
10:29PM0.84m
10:27AM0.46m
11:24PM0.81m
11:27AM0.46m
00:20AM0.77m
12:31PM0.48m
1:15AM0.73m
1:39PM0.50m
2:11AM0.67m
2:48PM0.53m
Low Tide
3:19AM0.12m
2:30PM-0.04m
4:15AM0.11m
3:23PM-0.04m
5:12AM0.12m
4:20PM-0.02m
6:08AM0.13m
5:20PM0.02m
7:04AM0.14m
6:25PM0.07m
7:58AM0.14m
7:35PM0.13m
8:50AM0.14m
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:07
7:08
7:08
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:10
7:10
4
2
2
1
1
5
1
1
4
1
4
1
4
Temp °C
26
28
27
26
26
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
28
26
28
28
26
28
28
27
30
27
27
27
27
27
27
26
26
27
26
26
27
28
26
28
28
26
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
0.4
NE
11
1.3
E
8
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
0.1
N
13
0.1
NE
12
1.3
E
7
0.2
NNE
11
Energy kJ
160
164
43
213
29
26
16
15
4
1
1
1
1
218
251
196
3
6
171
12
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.1
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
13
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
Energy kJ
43
43
43
29
2
5
4
4
1
4
6
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
2
5
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
6
1.2
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
7
Energy kJ
111
177
229
270
326
298
309
334
326
302
331
277
212
217
195
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
1061
0
0
1008
49
471
1061
0
0
1025
0
0
471
0
0
1043
0
711
327
Best forecast wave conditions in Amber Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
8
9
9
9
5
4
4
5
5
4
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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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