La Preciosa Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.67° N 70.06° W

La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Preciosa sea temperature is
28.8° C
0.5° 

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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with 197 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 (Aug 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 11AM. 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 4th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 4th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 7th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for La Preciosa.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch ain’t looking like a classic. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off. We’ve got a solid run of days from Tuesday the 4th of August all the way through to the 15th of August where the surf is just poor. The wind is sitting cross-off from the east, blowing at 12 to 18 mph every day, and while it keeps the surface clean, the swell is weak and short-period. The energy is low to moderate, maxing out around 197 on the Friday morning, but it’s just not doing anything special. The swell direction is mostly east or east-northeast, and La Preciosa really wants it from the north, so it’s hitting the reef at a bad angle. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.

Now, there’s a glimmer of hope right at the tail end of the forecast. From Saturday the 15th afternoon, we start seeing “marginal” conditions, and by Sunday the 16th, the swell is building. The energy jumps up to 488 on the Sunday morning, with a solid 6 ft swell from the east. But here’s the kicker – the period is only 8 seconds, so it’s a short-period windswell, not a clean groundswell. The wind is still a cross-off, but it’s a bit lighter, around 15 mph. The standout for the whole period is probably the morning of Monday the 17th of August. The swell drops a touch to 5 ft, but the wind eases to a gentle 9 mph, and the energy is still decent at 311. It’s the cleanest window we get, but even then it’s only rated as “marginal”. The swell direction is still east, not the optimum north, so the reef won’t be firing at its best.

Then on Wednesday the 19th of August, we get a bit of a surprise. The wind finally swings offshore from the east-southeast, blowing at 15 mph. The swell is 4 ft at 7 seconds, and the energy is 152. It’s described as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions”. That’s the best we’re gonna get. For a break that’s usually very consistent and exposed, this is a quiet spell. The crowds are sometimes a thing here, and with this lack of quality, you’ll have the place pretty much to yourself.

If you’re a beginner, the swell rarely gets above 5 ft until the 13th, but when it does hit 6 ft on the 16th, it’s too big for learning. For the experts, even the bigger days at 6 ft are coming in with short period and poor wind angles, so it’s not going to be the classic La Preciosa experience. The setup is a reef break, so it can handle a bit of size, but the direction is all wrong.

So, bottom line: the best of a bad bunch is the morning of Monday the 17th of August, or maybe the offshore window on Wednesday the 19th of August. Neither is a standout, but it’s all we’ve got. The first 11 days are a write-off, so don’t bother.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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7
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6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
97
114
111
75
60
73
73
111
157
168
197
149
137
20
143
104
104
95
76
Wind (km/h)
15
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25
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ESE
20
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25
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High Tide
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
5:03PM0.72m
4:38AM0.42m
6:05PM0.75m
Low Tide
6:23AM0.11m
7:11PM0.22m
7:04AM0.09m
8:17PM0.23m
7:52AM0.06m
9:28PM0.23m
8:47AM0.04m
10:38PM0.23m
9:48AM0.03m
11:44PM0.21m
10:51AM0.01m
00:42AM0.19m
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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.

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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