La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about La Preciosa for the next couple of weeks, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – it’s a rough go. We’re looking at a long stretch of dud days before anything even looks like a session.

The first week is basically a write-off. From Friday the 24th all the way through to Tuesday the 29th, the wind is a total buzzkill. It’s blowing cross-offshore from the east and east-southeast at 9 to 19 mph, just tearing up any chance of clean waves. The wave energy is weak to moderate – readings between 117 and 193 – and the swell period is a short, weak 7 to 8 seconds. The surf height is hanging around 3 ft to 4 ft, but the conditions are labelled “poor” every single time. Honestly, not worth your time.

Then we get a little glimmer on Wednesday morning the 29th. The wind finally goes offshore from the ESE at 12 mph, and the wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” The swell is 4 ft from the east with a 7-second period, and the energy is only 130 – weak. It’s a 1 out of 10, so it’s a last-resort kind of paddle.

But the real standout, the only one worth circling on your calendar, is Thursday morning the 30th. This is the best we’re gonna get in the whole 16-day window. The wind is offshore from the ESE at 16 mph, and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” The swell jumps to 5 ft from the east, period stretching to 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 274 – that’s moderate energy, but it’s the biggest push we see. The break itself is a consistent reef setup, exposed to the swell, and it’s an advanced wave. The optimum swell direction is north, and we’re getting east, so it’s not a perfect match, but that offshore wind and the bump in size make it the clear winner. Expect crowds here, by the way – it’s a spot that gets busy, and for good reason on a morning like this. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing crazy.

After that, it’s back to the grind. The rest of the 30th, all of Friday the 31st, and the first half of August are just more of the same – cross-off winds, poor conditions, and surf that’s either too small or too messy. The swell height hangs around 4 ft to 5 ft, but the period drops back to 6 or 7 seconds by the second week, and the energy stays weak to moderate. Saturday the 1st of August morning gets a “marginal” label, but that’s about as good as it gets. By the 8th of August, the energy bumps up to 320, but the wind is still cross-off and the conditions are still poor.

So, here’s the deal: If you’re keen, you’ve got one shot – Thursday morning the 30th of July. That’s the call. Other than that, it’s a long wait.

Rusty

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