
Surf Forecasts:
La Preciosa surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, E swell with 350 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the coming weeks.
Straight up, I’ve got to be honest with you—this is a tough run to call. Looking at the whole 16-day window, there’s really no standout day that’s screaming at me to grab my board and head out. The surf is there, but it’s consistently poor, and the wind is a persistent cross-off breeze that’s not doing us any favours. The first recommendation doesn’t come until Thursday, July 9th, and even then, it’s marginal at best.
We’re looking at La Preciosa as the only spot in the mix. It’s a reef break, advanced only, and it’s very consistent, which is about the only thing going for it. The water temperature is sitting at 83°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The week starts on Thursday, July 9th, with a morning session that’s got a risk of thunderstorms. The swell is 5 ft from the ENE with a short period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at 253. The wind is cross-off at 16 mph, so the surface is clean, but the quality is poor. The afternoon sees a bit more size at 5 ft from the E, but still that same cross-off breeze and a marginal forecast. Honestly, it’s not worth getting wet for.
Friday, July 10th through to the end of the first week is more of the same. Swell hovers around 4 ft to 5 ft from the E, period stays short at 7-8 seconds, and the wind is a constant cross-off from the E or ESE at 16 to 19 mph. The combined energy drops from 299 down to 140 by Monday afternoon. Every session is marked as poor surf conditions. The only thing that changes is the sky—some clouds, then clear, then cloudy again. It’s a real flat spell of mediocrity.
The second week doesn’t bring any relief. From Monday, July 14th, right through to Sunday, July 20th, we’re stuck with 4 ft down to 3 ft swell from the E, periods still short, and the wind hasn’t let up. The combined energy drops to as low as 76 on the morning of July 20th. That’s weak energy, and it’s reflected in the surf. The afternoons get a little bump with a fresh breeze, but it’s still cross-off. By Tuesday, July 21st, the swell tanks to 2 ft with only 34 combined energy, and that afternoon it’s a tiny 0.3 ft from the NE with a 10-second period, but only 6 combined energy. That’s about as flat as it gets.
There is a little flicker of life on Wednesday, July 22nd, with a risk of thunderstorms and the swell bumping back up to 5 ft from the E, but the period is still a short 7 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 224. The wind is still cross-off. The forecast still says poor surf. The last few days of the month, July 23rd and 24th, show a bit more size at 5 ft from the E, with the period finally stretching to 8 seconds, and the combined energy peaks at 296 on the Thursday morning. But even then, the wind is cross-off, and the forecast is either poor or marginal.
Look, if you’re absolutely desperate to get in the water, the best of a bad bunch is probably the morning of Thursday, July 23rd. The swell is 5 ft from the E, period 8 seconds, and the combined energy is 296. The wind is a cross-off at 16 mph, so the surface is clean. But this is a short period, east-swell at a reef break that prefers swell from the north. It’s not going to be great. It’s also a spot that can get crowded sometimes, but with conditions this average, I wouldn’t worry about that.
For the rest of it, with the persistent cross-off wind and the short, weak swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The beach breaks will be a mess, and the reef at La Preciosa won’t be doing its best work.
I’m not going to sugarcoat it—this is a blank run. The good news is that the spot is very consistent, so it tends not to stay this poor for long. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, I’d say give it a miss.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
253 | 302 | 310 | 265 | 299 | 212 | 229 | 203 | 193 | 193 | 208 | 213 | 163 | 134 | 128 | 183 | 178 | 173 | 168 | 158 | 136 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:16PM0.68m | 3:48AM0.45m | 5:17PM0.73m | 4:51AM0.43m | 6:18PM0.77m | 5:56AM0.43m | 7:16PM0.80m | 7:00AM0.45m | 8:12PM0.82m | 8:02AM0.48m | 9:05PM0.82m | 9:03AM0.51m | 9:56PM0.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:15AM0.06m | 10:49PM0.23m | 10:08AM0.03m | 11:56PM0.21m | 11:04AM-0.01m | 00:58AM0.18m | 12:03PM-0.03m | 1:55AM0.16m | 1:03PM-0.04m | 2:48AM0.15m | 2:02PM-0.04m | 3:38AM0.13m | 3:01PM-0.01m | 4:25AM0.12m | |||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | 1 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | E 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 |
253 | 302 | — | 265 | — | 212 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 163 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 11 | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | — | N 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 7 | NE 9 | N 11 | N 7 | — | N 8 | N 10 | N 9 | — |
— | 12 | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | NE 9 | N 11 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
— | — | 310 | — | 299 | — | 229 | 203 | 193 | 193 | 208 | 213 | — | 134 | 128 | 183 | 178 | 173 | 168 | 158 | 136 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 329 | 329 | 49 | 1008 | 1091 | 49 | 327 | 1061 | 49 | 138 | 1061 | 0 | 1061 | 1014 | 2 | 307 | 1014 | 0 | 471 | 907 | 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.
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