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Banzai surfForecast / Caribbean Coast / Dominican Republic
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 ASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Banzai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Banzai sea temperature is
28.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Wednesday (May 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 20th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 20th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 18th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banzai over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Sat 23 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | |
142 | 143 | 168 | 247 | 176 | 199 | 249 | 118 | 118 | 157 | 112 | 121 | 162 | 103 | 111 | 168 | 114 | 131 | 114 | 127 | 163 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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High Tide | 11:03PM0.34m | 11:55PM0.34m | 00:51AM0.33m | 1:48AM0.32m | 2:45AM0.30m | 3:40AM0.27m | 4:14AM0.24m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 12:54PM-0.03m | 1:14PM-0.04m | 1:41PM-0.03m | 2:00PM-0.01m | 1:56PM0.02m | 12:54PM0.05m | 12:29PM0.08m | ||||||||||||||
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 | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
 | 7:05 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 |
— | 3 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 |
29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | E 12 | E 12 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SE 7 | E 14 | — | SE 7 | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | SE 7 | — | — |
 kJ | 91 | 3 | 3 | 143 | — | — | 156 | 118 | — | 102 | 4 | — | 106 | — | — | 114 | — | — | 114 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | E 14 | — | — | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | — | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 142 | 143 | 168 | 247 | 176 | 199 | 249 | — | 118 | 157 | 112 | 121 | 162 | 103 | 111 | 168 | 114 | 131 | — | 127 | 163 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 145 | 915 | 36 | 145 | 905 | 22 | 388 | 915 | 36 | 145 | 915 | 22 | 145 | 388 | 36 | 145 | 898 | 36 | 744 | 246 |
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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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