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La Preciosa surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 27 May 2026 ASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
La Preciosa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Preciosa sea temperature is
27.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)La Preciosa surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 27 May, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with 287 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Thursday (May 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 28th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 28th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 27th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Preciosa over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | |
359 | 287 | 206 | 173 | 153 | 73 | 60 | 77 | 62 | 14 | 6 | 54 | 64 | 107 | 19 | 72 | 152 | 153 | 142 | 167 | 130 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:34PM0.66m | 6:19AM0.45m | 7:16PM0.68m | 7:02AM0.42m | 7:57PM0.69m | 7:43AM0.40m | 8:37PM0.69m | 8:24AM0.39m | 9:18PM0.69m | 9:06AM0.39m | 9:58PM0.69m | 9:48AM0.39m | 10:39PM0.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:39AM0.11m | 1:01AM0.21m | 12:16PM0.10m | 1:50AM0.20m | 12:52PM0.08m | 2:35AM0.19m | 1:30PM0.07m | 3:18AM0.18m | 2:09PM0.07m | 4:00AM0.18m | 2:50PM0.07m | 4:43AM0.18m | 3:31PM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 27 |
26 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | E 6 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | E 6 | E 7 | NE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 12 | E 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | E 7 |
 kJ | 16 | 22 | 54 | 57 | 78 | 92 | 60 | 42 | 62 | 14 | 6 | 54 | 64 | 4 | 19 | 72 | 14 | 153 | 11 | 10 | 130 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 15 | NE 14 | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NE 8 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | ENE 7 | N 11 | N 11 | E 8 | N 10 | N 15 | NE 10 | NNE 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | N 11 |
| kJ | 5 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 73 | 12 | 5 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 23 | 23 | 85 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 15 | — | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | — | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | — | NE 11 | — | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | NE 14 | NNE 9 | N 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 12 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 9 | — | 18 | 16 | — | 13 | 12 | — | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 7 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 6 | E 5 | SSE 3 | SE 3 | E 7 | ESE 5 | — | E 7 | — | E 8 | E 6 | SSE 3 |
| kJ | 359 | 287 | 206 | 173 | 153 | — | 59 | 77 | — | 43 | 74 | 3 | 2 | 107 | 43 | — | 152 | — | 142 | 167 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1008 | 1061 | 0 | 327 | 327 | 0 | 0 | 327 | 0 | 68 | 68 | 18 | 0 | 471 | 18 | 0 | 375 | 18 | 0 | 49 | 18 |
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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).
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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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