La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for La Preciosa.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: this stretch is looking like a tough watch. We've got a 16-day window ahead of us, but honestly, the first week and a half is pretty much a write-off. From now through Saturday the 12th, the conditions are just plain ugly. That east-southeast wind is a constant cross-off, blowing 15-19 mph, and while it's keeping the surface clean, the wave quality is shot. The swell is hanging around 4 ft to 6 ft, but it's all short-period windswell (7-8 seconds) mashing straight into the beach – it's just not lining up. Combined energy is bouncing between 134 and 408, so there's some juice in the water, but it's all messy. You'd be fighting wind-chopped, sectiony junk. Honestly, for a reef break like this, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle session.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday morning the 11th. The rating is a 1/10 – not a standout by any means – but the wind is lighter at 16 mph, the swell drops to 5 ft and period sits at 8 seconds. It's still marginal, and the combined energy is a moderate 282, but at least the wind's a bit friendlier. Still, I'd call it a pass unless you're desperate.

Then we hit a real lull. Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th see the swell bottom out at 4 ft, combined energy down to a weak 100-134. Just not worth paddling out.

Now, here's the one small chance in this whole forecast: Wednesday morning, July 15th. The wind goes offshore from the ESE at 16 mph – that's the real deal. The swell is small, 4 ft from the east with a 7-second period, and the combined energy is a weak 123, but that offshore breeze should clean up the face of anything that comes through. It's not going to be pumping, but for a patient surfer on a longboard or a funboard, you might find a few lined-up, glassy runners at La Preciosa. It's an advanced reef break and it's very consistent, so a little swell goes a long way, but crowds are possible. That Wednesday morning is the standout of the whole outlook, and it's still a long way off.

After that, it's back to the same cross-off grind through the end of the second week. Swell picks back up to 4-5 ft by Monday July 20th, but with that constant cross-off wind, it's just more of the same poor surf. Honestly, it’s a blank run for most of the month. That one morning on the 15th is your only real shot, but forecasts can change.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the wind.

Rusty.

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