La Preciosa surf break

La Preciosa surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 15 Mar 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
26.6° 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 Sunday (Mar 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) 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 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 15th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 17th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 17th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
1
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
1
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ENE
1.8
E
2.2
E
2.2
E
2.2
E
2.2
E
2
E
1.9
E
2
E
1.8
ENE
1.8
E
1.7
E
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
1
E
Period(s) (?)778999999999999999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)161297659724800775656614694589577505497388302308254220220185173
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
25
ESE
25
SE
35
ESE
20
SE
25
SE
30
E
20
SE
25
ESE
30
ESE
15
SSE
15
SE
25
ESE
15
SSE
5
S
20
NW
0
W
5
W
15
NNW
5
NNW
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:08PM
0.46
6:53AM
0.64
6:59PM
0.52
7:33AM
0.64
7:46PM
0.59
8:12AM
0.64
8:33PM
0.65
8:52AM
0.62
9:20PM
0.70
9:33AM
0.59
10:08PM
0.73
10:15AM
0.55
10:58PM
0.75
11:00AM
0.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:09AM
0.14
1:14PM
0.20
1:02AM
0.13
1:48PM
0.17
1:54AM
0.12
2:21PM
0.13
2:46AM
0.11
2:57PM
0.10
3:38AM
0.11
3:34PM
0.06
4:32AM
0.12
4:15PM
0.04
5:28AM
0.13
Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise--6:48--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:43--6:43--6:43
Sunset6:49--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:51--6:51--
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-4------------24332484
Temp. °C262426262426262526262526272524262224242324
Feels °C (?)252324232225242326242426262526282526252525
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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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