
Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 268 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with ENE 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what we’ve got on the horizon.
First up, the water at La Preciosa is sitting at 84°F, which is right on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
To be straight with you, the next week and a half is pretty grim. From Thursday the 6th of August right through to Monday the 17th of August, the surf is just poor. We’ve got consistent swell rolling in – mostly around the 3ft to 6ft range out of the ENE to E – but the problem is the period is short, mostly 7 to 8 seconds. That’s weak, choppy windswell. The combined energy stays in the weak-to-moderate range (under 500), and on top of that, the wind is a steady cross-offshore breeze blowing 12 to 19 mph. That’s keeping the surface bumpy and the waves messy. Not worth paddling out for. There’s a gap of about 12 days of poor surf before we see any real hope.
Now, the standout – and it’s a true one – arrives on Tuesday the 18th of August. Overnight the swell jumps. Tuesday morning we’re looking at 10ft out of the E with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy hits 1424, which is strong. That’s a proper pulse. Tuesday afternoon drops a bit to 8ft, but the energy actually climbs to 1687. That’s serious grunt. This is expert territory though – anything over 8ft is only for the crew with serious experience. The wind is a moderate breeze out of the ESE to E at 12 to 16 mph, still cross-off, so it won’t be glassy, but it’ll be rideable for the skilled. The break itself is a reef and it’s very consistent, so it’ll be handling that energy well.
Wednesday the 19th of August morning is the next best call. Swell drops back to 6ft out of the E at 8 seconds (energy 379), but here’s the key: the wind turns offshore out of the ESE at 12 mph. That means clean, groomed faces. The report says “expect good surf conditions” and the score is the highest we’ve seen. This is the window for a session if you’re after quality over size.
After that, Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st fade back to poor, marginal junk.
Bottom line: don’t waste your time until the big pulse on the 18th if you’re an expert, or the clean offshore morning on the 19th for a more manageable, cleaner wave. Keep an eye on that Tuesday/Wednesday window – that’s the only real chance of something special.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
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215 | 256 | 228 | 211 | 188 | 163 | 121 | 118 | 111 | 135 | 152 | 157 | 154 | 134 | 131 | 124 | 100 | 81 | 84 | 95 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:53PM0.67m | 2:26AM0.44m | 3:58PM0.69m | 3:29AM0.42m | 5:03PM0.72m | 4:38AM0.42m | 6:05PM0.75m | 5:47AM0.45m | 7:02PM0.77m | 6:53AM0.48m | 7:56PM0.78m | 7:54AM0.53m | 8:45PM0.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:28PM0.23m | 8:47AM0.04m | 10:38PM0.23m | 9:48AM0.03m | 11:44PM0.21m | 10:51AM0.01m | 00:42AM0.19m | 11:55AM0.00m | 1:35AM0.17m | 12:57PM-0.00m | 2:22AM0.15m | 1:56PM0.01m | 3:07AM0.13m | |||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 8 | NE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | E 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
2 | 8 | 228 | 15 | 188 | 163 | 19 | 12 | 111 | 25 | 152 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 12 | 11 | 100 | 81 | 11 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | NE 9 | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 11 | NE 8 |
2 | 8 | — | — | — | 13 | — | 12 | 11 | — | 12 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 18 | — | 12 | 11 | 5 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 12 | — | NE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | NE 11 | ENE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 5 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 8 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | E 6 | E 6 |
215 | 256 | — | 211 | — | — | 121 | 118 | — | 135 | — | 157 | 154 | 134 | 131 | 124 | — | — | 84 | 95 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 583 | 0 | 327 | 945 | 0 | 711 | 970 | 0 | 724 | 1061 | 0 | 144 | 1025 | 0 | 1014 | 788 | 2 | 333 | 970 | 0 |
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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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