
Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with 229 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, checking in on the next couple of weeks for La Preciosa. Honestly, right now the outlook is a bit of a tough one. The water is sitting at 83°F, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you’ll be warm out there. But the waves? We’ve got a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions ahead.
Starting from Wednesday, July 15th, and all the way through to the end of the week, it’s pretty grim. We’re looking at small, short-period windswell from the east, mostly around 3 ft to 4 ft, with a period of just 6 to 8 seconds. That’s weak, choppy energy with combined swell energy values ranging from 92 up to 129 (weak to low-moderate). The wind is a steady cross-off from the east at 16 to 19 mph, which is keeping the surf clean but not making for any real quality. The forecast is calling it “poor surf conditions” all week, and I have to agree – it’s not worth paddling out for.
The weekend of July 18th and 19th looks a little bigger, with swell heights up to 5 ft, and the energy bumps up a bit (206 on Saturday morning, 170 on Sunday afternoon), but it’s still the same short-period, cross-off wind setup. The sets will be messy and lack shape. It’s still a “poor surf conditions” call.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t pop up until Monday, July 20th, and even then it’s only a “marginal” call. Swell height hits 5 ft from the east, period is still short at 7 seconds, and the wind remains cross-off. The combined energy is up to 207 (moderate), but the wave quality just isn’t there. It’s a spot where you might get a few if you’re desperate, but it’s nothing to get excited about.
After that, we slide back into a long, flat run of “poor surf conditions” from Tuesday, July 21st, right through to the end of the month. For the entire second week, the swell stays small (4 ft to 5 ft), period short (6 to 8 seconds), and the wind stays cross-off from the east or ESE. The combined energy fluctuates between 108 and 296 (weak to moderate), but every single session is marked as “poor” or “marginal” at best. The only real standout in terms of energy is the morning of Thursday, July 30th, with a combined energy of 296 (moderate), but again, it’s a short-period east swell with cross-off winds.
For a reef break that’s very consistent and exposed to the north swell, the direction we’re getting from the east is not the optimum. The short period and constant cross-off wind mean the waves are going to be bumpy and weak. Honestly, this whole 16-day window is a write-off for quality surfing. It’s the kind of stretch where you’d be better off saving the wax and waiting for a better forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
89 | 107 | 108 | 96 | 88 | 18 | 119 | 109 | 148 | 178 | 131 | 124 | 150 | 159 | 229 | 195 | 189 | 203 | 176 | 142 | 127 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:03AM0.51m | 9:56PM0.80m | 10:02AM0.55m | 10:44PM0.77m | 11:00AM0.58m | 11:30PM0.71m | 11:58AM0.60m | 00:15AM0.65m | 12:56PM0.62m | 00:59AM0.58m | 1:54PM0.62m | 1:42AM0.52m | 2:51PM0.62m | 2:27AM0.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:01PM-0.01m | 4:25AM0.12m | 4:00PM0.03m | 5:11AM0.11m | 5:00PM0.08m | 5:55AM0.11m | 6:01PM0.13m | 6:39AM0.11m | 7:03PM0.18m | 7:22AM0.10m | 8:07PM0.22m | 8:04AM0.10m | 9:13PM0.25m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | E 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 7 | NE 8 | NE 10 |
1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | — | 12 | 11 | 3 | 176 | 3 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | N 9 | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | — | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 7 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 |
2 | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 8 | 5 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 9 | — | — | NE 8 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 |
— | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 |
89 | 107 | 108 | 96 | 88 | 77 | 119 | 109 | 148 | 178 | 131 | 124 | 150 | 159 | 229 | 195 | 189 | 203 | — | 142 | 127 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 601 | 970 | 0 | 914 | 601 | 138 | 1061 | 1061 | 0 | 1061 | 788 | 0 | 1061 | 914 | 2 | 1061 | 970 | 49 | 138 | 1061 | 49 |
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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.
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