Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with 279 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 2PM. 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what La Preciosa has cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water temp is sitting at a balmy 84°, which is about 1° warmer than average for this time of year – nothing crazy, just a touch of summer warmth lingering.
To be honest, the start of this forecast is a bit of a slow grind. We’ve got a run of days from Saturday the 22nd through to Wednesday the 27th of August where the swell is tiny and the energy is weak. The combined energy is mostly in the double digits, often as low as 2 to 120 (weak energy), and the waves are just too small to get excited about.
Things start to look a little more interesting around Thursday the 27th. The morning sees a bump to 4ft of east swell with a 8-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 218 (moderate). There’s a bit more to push around, but the conditions are still just marginal. The wind is a cross-off breeze from the east, so it’s not a total washout, but it’s not clean perfection either.
The standout window, and the one that’s got me a bit amped, is Monday the 31st of August. The morning rolls in with 7ft of east swell at 9 seconds, and the energy is pumping at 775 (strong). Then by Monday afternoon, it gets even better: 8ft from the east, period stretching to 10 seconds, and the combined energy hits 1116 (very strong). That’s some serious juice. Now, at 8ft, this is getting into expert territory – it’s going to be a handful for the average punter. The wind is cross-off from the ENE, so it’ll be groomed but not glassy. This is the best session on offer, no doubt.
After that, we get a bit of a letdown. Tuesday the 1st of September morning has a smaller 5ft with a nice light NNE breeze at 3 mph giving us a light cross-shore, which is clean, but the swell is backing off. Then Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd of September see some mornings with a gentle offshore breeze from the SE and ESE, respectively, and 4ft and 3ft of east swell. The energy is moderate (175 and 100), but the waves are just "ordinary" – surfable, but nothing to write home about.
The rest of the run into the first week of September fades away into weak, small, poor surf. It’s a long stretch of nothing much after that Monday the 31st.
So, to sum it up: the real standout is Monday the 31st of August at La Preciosa. That afternoon session with 8ft of east swell and that massive energy reading is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a proper groundswell, so get ready for lully sets, but the power will be there. Just know it’s for the experienced crew.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 12 | E 6 | E 6 | N 11 | E 6 | NE 16 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
105 | 20 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 78 | 75 | 2 | 62 | 10 | 51 | 157 | 127 | 149 | 163 | 173 | 181 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:01PM0.59m | 4:27AM0.37m | 5:53PM0.61m | 5:27AM0.39m | 6:38PM0.63m | 6:21AM0.42m | 7:19PM0.65m | 7:10AM0.46m | 7:57PM0.66m | 7:56AM0.51m | 8:32PM0.66m | 8:40AM0.55m | 9:07PM0.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:42PM0.25m | 10:36AM0.12m | 00:29AM0.24m | 11:28AM0.12m | 1:09AM0.23m | 12:19PM0.12m | 1:45AM0.22m | 1:07PM0.12m | 2:18AM0.20m | 1:55PM0.12m | 2:49AM0.18m | 2:42PM0.13m | 3:21AM0.16m | |||||||
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 16 | E 8 | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 |
9 | 20 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 51 | 52 | 63 | 82 | 72 | 69 | 60 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | E 11 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NE 17 | NE 12 | NE 15 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 13 | E 8 | — | NE 11 |
3 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 104 | 29 | — | 60 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | NE 9 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | — | N 8 | NE 10 | N 10 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NNE 11 | — | — | — | — |
3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 |
105 | 47 | 58 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 77 | 83 | 78 | 75 | 64 | 62 | 83 | 49 | 157 | 127 | 149 | 163 | 173 | 181 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 601 | 18 | 144 | 788 | 68 | 471 | 788 | 68 | 775 | 1061 | 68 | 471 | 970 | 0 | 583 | 1008 | 0 | 327 | 1061 | 0 |
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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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