La Preciosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down. We’ve got a 16-day window ahead, and honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burn for the most part. The surf is on the small side, but there are a couple of windows where things line up nicely for the crew willing to wait.

The main action is at La Preciosa (reef). This spot is very consistent, but with the swell direction and size we’re seeing, you’ll want to pick your moment. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing strange there.

We kick off on Saturday the 5th of September, but don’t bother paddling out. The wind is howling cross-off at 12-19 mph, and while the waves are clean-looking on the surface, the energy is weak (89-131) and the swell is short-period 8-second windswell. It’s poor surf. That carries through the weekend.

Monday the 7th morning offers a glimmer with a light offshore breeze from the ESE at 16 mph, but the swell is tiny at 3 ft and short period. The energy is weak (96), and it’s still just ordinary conditions. Nothing to write home about.

The first real standout shows up later in the week. Friday the 11th of September, first light is your best bet. We’ve got a clean offshore wind from the ESE at 16 mph, and the swell bumps up to 4 ft from the east with an 8-second period. The combined energy is moderate (240), and the report says "expect good surf conditions." This is the one to target. The wind will be offshore, making for clean faces, and the size is manageable for advanced surfers. It’s not too big, but it’s solid enough. Be aware that crowds are possible here, so get there early.

Through the weekend and into the following week, the swell drops off again. Sunday the 13th morning has a bit of 4 ft east swell but with a short 6-second period and weak energy (105). It’s only ordinary. From Monday the 14th onward, we hit a dry spell. The waves are tiny, the energy is weak, and the wind is mostly cross-off or just messy. There’s a gap of several days with no real surf on offer.

The second week is slim pickings. We see a little bump on Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th in the mornings with offshore winds and 3 ft east swell, but the period is short (6 seconds) and the energy is weak (68-78). It’s surfable but very ordinary. Nothing that’s going to get your heart racing.

The period ends on Sunday the 20th with a fresh offshore wind from the SE at 19 mph, but the swell is only 2 ft and short period. The energy is a pathetic 47. It’s poor.

Overall, the best and really only standout session is Friday morning, September 11th at La Preciosa. Get it while it’s good.

Rusty.

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