La Preciosa Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.67° N 70.06° W

La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's La Preciosa sea temperature is
29.2°C
0.6° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, E swell with 1,370 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 2PM. 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 29) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 31st Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 31st Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Hey everyone, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s ahead at La Preciosa. It’s a reef break, exposed to the swell, and it wants a good north pulse to really light up. The water is sitting at a warm 85°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Right off the bat, we’re looking at slim pickings. Friday the 28th of August through this weekend is flat and messy. You’ve got east wind around 12 to 15 mph blowing cross-off, but the waves are tiny – under 4 ft – and the energy is weak (209). It’s basically blown-out dribble. Don’t even think about it.

The first real pulse of life shows up on Monday the 31st of August. Monday morning looks like the standout of the whole run. We’ve got a clean 8 ft swell from the ENE, with a 10-second period, and offshore wind from the ESE at 15 mph. That’s the kind of combo that makes La Preciosa feel like a different spot. The energy is pumping hard (1228), and conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. This is for the crew who know what they’re doing – 8 ft on a reef is no joke. If you’re a beginner, sit this one out. Expect some company though; crowds are “sometimes” an issue here.

Monday afternoon sees the wind shift cross-off and the quality drops off. Tuesday the 1st of September is back to smaller, more ordinary surf, barely 4 ft. The rest of that first week stays marginal, with a mix of small east swell and onshore or cross-off breezes. Nothing to get excited about.

Then we get a bit of a tease. Monday the 7th of September morning shows another window: a clean 5 ft from the east, 10-second period, and offshore wind from the SSE at 12 mph. The energy is moderate (480), and conditions should be good. It’s not the size of the 31st, but it will be clean and fun. Just a shame the afternoon turns back to cross-off slop.

After that, the forecast goes very quiet. From Tuesday the 8th onward it’s mostly tiny, weak swell (under 5 ft) and cross-off winds. A few mornings, like Thursday the 10th and Saturday the 12th, have a brief offshore window, but the swell is too small to make it count. We’re looking at a long dry spell after that first week.

So, to sum it up: the whole 16-day window has only two real highlights. Monday the 31st of August is your best bet, with a solid ENE groundswell and offshore wind – that’s the one to circle. Monday the 7th of September is a smaller, clean backup. Everything else is flat or marginal. If you’re not out there on the 31st morning, you’re probably waiting for the next system.

Stay frothy,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Direction
Period (s)
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E
8
1.1
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6
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7
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8
1.3
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1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
111
91
98
150
172
202
183
298
1226
1307
464
257
230
258
153
156
103
65
85
10
Wind (km/h)
25
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
20
E
25
E
30
E
25
ESE
30
ESE
15
SSE
20
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25
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10
SE
15
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20
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15
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15
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30
E
20
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Wind State
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
9:07PM0.65m
9:23AM0.59m
9:42PM0.62m
10:07AM0.63m
10:18PM0.59m
10:53AM0.66m
10:56PM0.55m
11:42AM0.67m
11:37PM0.51m
12:35PM0.68m
00:22AM0.47m
1:33PM0.68m
1:15AM0.44m
Low Tide
2:42PM0.13m
3:21AM0.16m
3:29PM0.14m
3:52AM0.13m
4:18PM0.15m
4:26AM0.11m
5:09PM0.16m
5:03AM0.08m
6:04PM0.18m
5:44AM0.07m
7:04PM0.20m
6:32AM0.06m
8:10PM0.21m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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32
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29
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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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