La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’ve got coming up for La Preciosa.

Honestly, I’m looking at a pretty bleak stretch ahead. The first week and a half is mostly a write-off if you’re hoping for anything decent. The wind is mainly cross-off or cross, and while the water is a balmy 85°F right now, which is about normal for this time of year, the swell just isn’t cooperating. The wave energy is mostly weak, with readings under 100 in the early days, and swell heights barely topping 3 ft with a short, weak period of 5 to 8 seconds. It’s clean, but that’s about the only good thing I can say—it’s not really surfable.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Monday morning, September 7th. We get a switch to actual offshore wind from the ESE at 12 mph, which is a big positive for La Preciosa, a reef break that’s exposed to the north. The swell is small at 3 ft from the east, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is just 92, so it’s weak. But with offshore wind, it’s clean and you might get a few fun ones. The conditions are still “very ordinary,” but it’s a start.

After that, it’s back to poor conditions for days. On Thursday, September 10th, the morning shows a “marginal” forecast with 4 ft of east swell and a 7-second period, but the energy is up to 264, which is moderate. Still, the wind is cross-off, so it’s not the best.

The standout of the whole period, and I mean the only real standout, is Friday morning, September 11th. This is the one to circle. The wind goes offshore again, this time from the ESE at 16 mph, and the swell is 4 ft from the east with an 8-second period. The combined energy hits 252, which is moderate. The forecast actually says “expect good surf conditions,” and with a score that points to a decent session, this is the best we’ll see. The water is still warm, and with offshore wind, it’ll be clean. The swell direction matches the optimum north input for this reef, so it should line up nicely. It’s not huge, but for a dedicated surfer, this is the morning to be in the water.

After that, it’s back to the grind. The rest of the 16 days is a mix of poor conditions, with only a few more “marginal” or “ordinary” moments. The wind stays cross-off, and the swell never really gets going. The energy is moderate at best, hitting 271 in the afternoons, but the wind ruins it.

So, bottom line: if you’re local, you’ve got one good window—Friday morning, September 11th. Get out there early. Otherwise, it’s a long, flat, frustrated wait. The forecasts can change, so don’t give up hope, but right now, it’s a tough stretch.

Rusty.

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