La Preciosa surf break

La Preciosa surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 24 Apr 2026 AST
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La Preciosa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Preciosa sea temperature is
27.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 24) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 24th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 24th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
11
0.8
NNE
10
0.7
NNE
10
0.8
NE
9
0.3
NE
17
0.4
NE
16
0.6
NE
15
0.7
NE
14
0.7
NE
13
0.6
NE
13
0.7
NE
13
0.7
NE
12
0.6
NE
12
0.6
NNE
12
0.6
NNE
12
0.4
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
11
0.6
NNW
10
0.6
N
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
147
125
167
123
86
99
46
91
139
211
183
140
164
154
118
93
90
47
46
74
59
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
S
5
NNW
15
NNW
5
SSE
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
S
10
SE
10
NNE
10
WSW
5
ENE
5
NNE
0
SE
10
E
10
ENE
5
SSE
10
ESE
15
E
10
S
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:57PM0.47m
3:38AM0.65m
4:08PM0.51m
4:36AM0.62m
5:13PM0.56m
5:29AM0.59m
6:08PM0.61m
6:16AM0.56m
6:56PM0.65m
7:00AM0.52m
7:40PM0.68m
7:40AM0.49m
8:20PM0.69m
Low Tide
9:22AM0.17m
8:56PM0.13m
10:16AM0.17m
10:08PM0.16m
11:03AM0.16m
11:16PM0.18m
11:45AM0.14m
00:18AM0.18m
12:23PM0.13m
1:13AM0.18m
12:58PM0.11m
2:03AM0.17m
1:32PM0.10m
2:50AM0.17m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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6:16
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
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7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
7:01
4
4
2
2
18
3
6
1
7
1
8
2
8
2
7
Temp °C
25
26
25
26
26
25
26
27
26
27
28
26
26
27
26
26
26
25
26
27
26
27
27
27
29
28
28
29
30
29
30
30
30
29
28
30
28
27
27
28
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
11
0.8
NNE
10
0.7
NNE
10
0.8
NE
9
0.5
NNE
9
0.4
NE
16
0.6
NE
15
0.7
NE
14
0.7
NE
13
0.6
NE
13
0.7
NE
13
0.7
NE
12
0.6
NE
12
0.6
NNE
12
0.6
NNE
12
0.4
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
11
0.6
NNW
10
0.6
N
9
Energy kJ
147
125
167
123
86
99
44
91
139
211
183
140
164
154
118
93
90
47
46
74
59
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.6
E
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.3
E
6
0.3
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.4
NE
11
0.3
E
7
Energy kJ
89
86
51
36
38
9
22
22
28
27
18
33
11
11
6
3
7
14
19
29
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
NE
19
0.3
NE
17
0.3
E
7
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
N
7
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
6
0.3
E
6
0.3
NNW
10
0.3
E
7
0.2
NNE
10
Energy kJ
2
1
14
46
8
6
13
1
8
3
3
4
4
4
7
20
8
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.3
NNE
3
0.2
N
3
Energy kJ
4
3
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
179
0
0
0
0
0
49
18
0
327
0
0
0
0
0
49
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Amber Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
6
7
9
5
6
5
5
9
7
7
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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.

La Preciosa is 19 km (12 miles) from Cabrera. If you plan a holiday in Amber Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cabrera. Cabrera has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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