La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the La Preciosa region over the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, the first few days look pretty dismal. We’ve got a long, slow start with no real swell to speak of. Tuesday the 8th through Thursday the 10th serve up tiny, weak waves with onshore or cross-off winds, and the combined energy is just a paltry 94 to 294. The water temperature is sitting at 85°, which is 1° above the norm, so nothing unusual there, but the surf is a total write-off. Basically, you’re not missing anything.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday the 11th. The morning sees a jump to 2ft swell from the east, with an 8-second period, and the combined energy climbs to 308. That’s moderate energy, and the wind goes offshore from the ESE at 12 mph. That means clean, lined-up waves at this advanced reef break. It’s still not huge, but it’s the best we’ve seen all week. Saturday the 12th morning is similar, with 1ft east swell and offshore winds, giving you another window of clean surf. The energy is 227, still moderate, but it’s a solid option for the experienced crew.

After that, things drop off again. From Sunday the 13th right through to the 21st, we’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak, and mostly cross-off conditions. The waves won’t hold much interest, and the energy readings are mostly in the double digits. It’s classic flat spell territory.

The next potential standout arrives on Tuesday the 22nd. The morning shows a 0.8ft swell from the north, with a 9-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 161. That’s still just moderate, but it’s a shift in direction. Winds are light cross-off, so it’s surfable but ordinary. The real pick of the second week looks like Wednesday the 23rd morning. The swell is 1ft from the east, period is short at 6 seconds, but the energy is 184. The wind is gentle offshore from the ESE, giving you clean, groomed faces. It’s not a monster, but for a quiet stretch, it’s a winner.

If you’re looking for the best on offer, I’d point you to Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th mornings. That’s the cleanest, most consistent stuff in the whole window. The second week is thinner, but Wednesday the 23rd morning is a decent consolation prize.

Rusty.

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