Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, E swell with 453 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with E 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
Right off the bat, Tuesday morning 1 September is the only real standout in this whole forecast window, and it’s not a huge day, but it’s the cleanest and most surfable slot we’ve got. The rest of the period is full of misses. You’ll see a gap of several days with no proper recommendations, then only a couple of other mornings that are just barely rideable.
Tuesday morning, 1 September is your best bet. Swell is coming from the east at 4 ft with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is blowing from the ESE at 12 mph—light offshore, keeping the faces clean. Combined swell energy is moderate (278). This is a reef break, advanced-level, very consistent, and it’s exposed to the north, which lines up with that optimum N direction well enough. Crowds are sometimes around, so you might have a few others out but nothing crazy. Water temp is about average for this time of year. This is a session for the experienced crew; beginners might find the reef and the 4 ft a bit much, but overall, this is the morning to paddle out.
Wednesday morning, 2 September – swell drops off to 3 ft (98 energy) and the wind goes cross-off. Not worth your time.
Saturday morning, 5 September – small 2 ft east swell (70 energy), gentle breeze from the east, cross-off. Surfable but very ordinary. A skip.
Monday morning, 7 September – 3 ft east swell (161 energy) with a 10-second period. Wind is offshore from the SE at 16 mph, so clean. The period is decent for this area, but the size is just okay. Still, it’s better than most of the run. Call it a possible warm-up if you’re keen.
Tuesday morning, 8 September – 2 ft east swell (76 energy), offshore wind again. Small and clean, but not a standout.
Thursday morning, 10 September – swell bumps to 5 ft from the east (234 energy), period only 7 seconds, but offshore wind from the ESE at 16 mph. The size is there, the wind is good, but that short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy and weak. Not the gem of the window, but promising for a Thursday if you’re itching. Keep in mind this is over a week out, so don’t lock plans yet.
Friday morning, 11 September – 5 ft east swell (252 energy), cross-off wind. Marginal.
After that, the rest of the window is pretty flat or wind-affected. Nothing else worth chasing.
Bottom line: Tuesday 1 September is your real highlight. Clean, moderate swell, offshore breeze. The 10th is a maybe, but less certain at this range. For the rest, you’re better off waiting for the next forecast update.
Stay salty,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 11 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 |
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453 | 276 | 306 | 185 | 90 | 133 | 32 | 19 | 72 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 17 | 69 | 108 | 30 | 72 | 110 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | 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 | off |
High Tide | 10:56PM0.55m | 11:42AM0.67m | 11:37PM0.51m | 12:35PM0.68m | 00:22AM0.47m | 1:33PM0.68m | 1:15AM0.44m | 2:36PM0.68m | 2:17AM0.42m | 3:43PM0.69m | 3:27AM0.43m | 4:48PM0.70m | 4:40AM0.45m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:03AM0.08m | 6:04PM0.18m | 5:44AM0.07m | 7:04PM0.20m | 6:32AM0.06m | 8:10PM0.21m | 7:27AM0.05m | 9:20PM0.22m | 8:31AM0.05m | 10:27PM0.22m | 9:39AM0.06m | 11:28PM0.20m | |||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
6:55 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | N 10 | E 9 | E 8 | N 11 | E 8 | E 8 | N 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 11 | E 5 | E 8 | — | E 8 | N 8 | N 7 | E 5 |
453 | 276 | 2 | 185 | 90 | 2 | 32 | 19 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 17 | 69 | — | 30 | 1 | 1 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | ENE 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | E 8 |
2 | 2 | — | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 12 | N 11 | — | N 11 | — | — | NE 8 | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | N 8 | — | — | E 10 |
— | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 15 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 9 | — | — | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 3 |
— | — | 306 | — | — | 133 | 29 | 17 | 72 | 20 | 17 | 30 | — | — | 108 | 55 | 72 | 110 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 601 | 0 | 601 | 945 | 18 | 262 | 1025 | 163 | 715 | 601 | 140 | 0 | 601 | 18 | 333 | 424 | 0 |
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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.











