La Preciosa surf break

La Preciosa surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 24 May 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
27.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 26th May)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 26th May)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 26th May)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
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)
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
7
2
E
8
2
E
8
1.9
E
8
2.1
E
8
2.1
E
8
2
E
8
2
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
7
0.8
E
6
0.9
E
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
7
1.3
E
6
1.1
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
287
320
458
470
435
573
593
526
507
359
291
212
147
146
107
54
77
22
14
141
111
Wind (km/h)
25
E
25
E
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
30
E
15
SSE
20
ESE
25
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
25
SE
30
ESE
20
SSE
30
SE
30
SSE
25
SSE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
3:55PM0.57m
3:57AM0.57m
4:54PM0.61m
4:47AM0.52m
5:47PM0.64m
5:34AM0.48m
6:34PM0.66m
6:19AM0.45m
7:16PM0.68m
7:02AM0.42m
7:57PM0.69m
7:43AM0.40m
8:37PM0.69m
Low Tide
9:38AM0.14m
9:58PM0.21m
10:21AM0.13m
11:05PM0.22m
11:02AM0.12m
00:06AM0.22m
11:39AM0.11m
1:01AM0.21m
12:16PM0.10m
1:50AM0.20m
12:52PM0.08m
2:35AM0.19m
1:30PM0.07m
3:18AM0.18m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:12
7:12
7:12
7:13
7:13
7:14
7:14
1
2
6
4
3
8
5
8
1
3
1
1
Temp °C
26
26
25
26
27
25
26
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
26
28
29
27
29
30
27
26
26
25
25
26
24
25
27
25
28
27
26
28
27
27
28
28
28
28
29
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
12
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
8
0.4
NE
9
0.5
NE
10
0.6
NE
9
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
1.1
E
7
0.8
E
6
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
8
1.1
E
7
Energy kJ
10
4
5
11
10
1
2
10
14
22
44
68
69
54
107
54
44
22
14
15
111
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
15
0.1
NE
14
0.2
NNE
14
0.2
NNE
13
0.2
NNE
12
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
3
2
1
2
2
5
8
18
16
15
37
54
5
2
2
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
16
0.1
NE
15
0.2
NNE
14
0.2
NNE
13
0.3
NNE
12
0.4
NE
9
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
5
9
18
16
30
23
12
5
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
7
2
E
8
2
E
8
1.9
E
8
2.1
E
8
2.1
E
8
2
E
8
2
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
7
0.9
E
7
1
E
6
1
E
6
1.3
E
6
Energy kJ
287
320
458
470
435
573
593
526
507
359
291
212
147
146
77
67
78
141
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
138
1061
49
327
1049
2
327
360
0
67
327
0
327
327
0
0
329
36
360
333
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Amber Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
9
6
7
7
8
6
7
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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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