La Preciosa Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.67° N 70.06° W

La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Preciosa sea temperature is
28.6° C
0.4° 

La Preciosa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


La Preciosa surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with 280 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 1st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 1st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 1st Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the cards for La Preciosa over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this run looks pretty bleak for a good chunk of the time, but there might be a glimmer of hope if you’re patient.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a long, frustrating gap. The first real chance of anything decent doesn’t show up until Wednesday the 12th of August, and even then it’s only a marginal call. Before that, from the start of the period, it’s a whole lot of nothing. For over a week, we’re looking at poor surf conditions day after day. The swell is small and weak, mostly from the east with short periods around 7 to 8 seconds. The wind is a constant cross-off from the east or east-southeast, blowing at 12 to 19 mph, which keeps the surface messy and the waves unappealing. Wave energy is mostly in the low to moderate range (between 68 and 245), which just isn’t enough to get excited about. You’d be wasting your time paddling out.

The first sign of life comes on the morning of Wednesday the 12th. We’ve got a 5 ft swell from the east, period of 7 seconds, but the conditions are still marginal. The energy climbs a bit to 205, but it’s a risk of thunderstorms and the wind is still moderate. It’s not a goer yet.

Then, on Friday the 14th of August, things start to shift. In the morning, we finally get offshore wind from the east-southeast at 19 mph. That’s the wind we want. The swell is 5 ft from the east, period 8 seconds, and the energy jumps to 258. It’s still rated as marginal, but that clean offshore wind is a major positive. Then the afternoon gets even more interesting. The wind swings around to a gentle south at 9 mph, becoming a light cross-off. The swell holds at 5 ft from the east, period 7 seconds, and the energy is 246. This is the first time we see a rating of “expect good surf conditions.” It’s not huge, but for this spot, that’s the standout session of the whole forecast.

After that, it gets a bit lumpy again. Saturday the 15th has a bigger swell (5 ft, 8 seconds, 289 energy) but the cross-off wind is back up to 19 mph, so the quality drops. The real kicker might be Sunday the 16th. The swell builds to 6 ft in the morning and then 8 ft in the afternoon from the east, with periods of 8 seconds. The energy jumps to a strong 435 and then a very strong 692. That’s a serious amount of juice. But it’s still cross-off wind at 16 mph, so it’s only a marginal forecast. That size (8 ft) is getting into expert territory, and the period is still short, so it’ll be a bit of a wall. Keep an eye on it, but don’t expect perfection.

Best Bet: If you’ve got to pick a window, make it the afternoon of Friday the 14th. It’s not a classic, but that light wind and clean conditions at 5 ft from the east offer the best chance of a fun session. The swell is moderate and the direction is on the money. Keep in mind, La Preciosa (Costa Rica) can get crowded sometimes, so it might be worth checking your spot early. The water temperature is sitting around 84°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no worries there.

As for the long-range stuff on Sunday the 16th, that bigger swell is promising but the wind needs to cooperate. Right now, it’s a bit of a gamble. That’s all I’ve got for now.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.4
E
8
1.4
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8
1.3
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7
1.4
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8
1.3
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7
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
245
229
183
228
183
152
173
94
92
128
89
40
68
62
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11
141
168
136
Wind (km/h)
30
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15
SE
25
ESE
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20
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High Tide
10:51PM0.64m
11:18AM0.57m
11:26PM0.60m
12:06PM0.60m
00:03AM0.56m
12:57PM0.62m
00:44AM0.52m
1:53PM0.64m
1:31AM0.48m
2:53PM0.67m
2:26AM0.44m
3:58PM0.69m
3:29AM0.42m
Low Tide
4:28PM0.16m
5:14AM0.15m
5:18PM0.18m
5:47AM0.13m
6:11PM0.20m
6:23AM0.11m
7:11PM0.22m
7:04AM0.09m
8:17PM0.23m
7:52AM0.06m
9:28PM0.23m
8:47AM0.04m
10:38PM0.23m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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