Banzai Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.44° N 69.60° W

Issued: 7 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Banzai sea temperature is
28.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Banzai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Banzai surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 20 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, ESE swell with 591 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Banzai this week:

The surf forecast for Banzai over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Banzai in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 19th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 20th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 23rd Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.4
ESE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.6
SE
9
2
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.2
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
78
217
160
260
215
186
207
140
160
273
213
242
281
408
591
316
235
224
143
302
160
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
ESE
25
SE
5
ENE
15
ESE
20
SE
10
NE
15
E
25
SE
10
ENE
20
ESE
20
SE
10
NE
15
E
20
SE
10
NNE
15
E
25
SE
10
NE
15
ESE
25
SE
Wind State
cross
on
on
cross
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
High Tide
1:57AM0.28m
2:17AM0.24m
8:09PM0.17m
7:46PM0.21m
7:54PM0.24m
8:09PM0.26m
8:31PM0.27m
Low Tide
11:30AM0.06m
11:15AM0.08m
9:28PM0.17m
11:05AM0.09m
10:54AM0.08m
10:45AM0.07m
10:45AM0.04m
10:57AM0.02m
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
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6:01
6:01
6:01
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:15
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:17
 mm
1
3
2
1
2
Temp °C
27
29
30
27
30
30
27
29
30
27
29
29
27
30
31
27
30
30
28
30
30
Feels °C
29
31
30
30
30
29
29
30
30
28
29
28
29
31
31
27
30
30
30
31
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
6
1.1
SE
7
1.3
SE
8
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.4
SE
8
1.6
SE
9
1.6
SE
9
1.5
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.3
ESE
7
Energy kJ
56
109
196
140
140
156
281
408
418
316
235
143
183
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.5
ESE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.4
ESE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
SE
8
2
ESE
9
0.3
NNE
3
0.3
NE
4
1.3
ESE
8
0.6
ENE
3
1.7
ESE
8
1.2
SE
7
Energy kJ
78
217
160
260
215
186
207
160
273
213
242
591
2
2
224
8
302
160
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
3
2
4
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
22
744
388
36
744
915
22
388
388
36
741
246
36
744
1001
0
741
248
0
388
547
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
6
5
5
7
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7
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Information about the Banzai Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Banzai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Banzai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Banzai 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 (Banzai) 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 Banzai 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.

Banzai is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Boca Chica. If you plan a holiday in Caribbean Coast - Dominican Republic, look for hotels and other accommodation in Boca Chica. Boca Chica has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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