Barranca surf break

Barranca surfForecast / Caribbean Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 10 Apr 2026 AST
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Barranca surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Barranca sea temperature is
27.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barranca this week:

The surf forecast for Barranca over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barranca in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 10th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 14th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 14th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SE
1
SE
0.9
SE
0.6
SSE
0.7
ESE
1
E
0.7
ESE
1
ESE
1.2
E
1.1
ESE
1.2
E
0.9
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
E
0.9
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
E
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.7
ESE
Period(s) (?)777776766666667766777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13293653349764862102779672121103107688379648657
Wind
(km/h)
10
ESE
5
NNE
15
E
10
ESE
5
NE
10
E
10
E
10
NE
10
ENE
5
ENE
10
NE
10
E
15
SSE
5
NE
10
E
15
E
10
ENE
10
E
10
ESE
10
ENE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:33AM
0.24
9:11PM
0.10
6:56AM
0.23
8:57PM
0.12
7:15AM
0.22
9:01PM
0.16
7:33AM
0.20
9:18PM
0.19
7:41AM
0.16
9:50PM
0.23
10:31PM
0.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:25PM
0.04
4:38PM
0.07
10:45PM
0.09
1:55PM
0.09
11:57PM
0.11
1:54PM
0.09
1:07AM
0.12
2:00PM
0.09
2:33AM
0.13
2:05PM
0.09
2:02PM
0.07
1:47PM
0.04
Fri
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Sunrise--6:31--6:30--6:30--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:26
Sunset6:59--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
Rain (mm)
11-37-25-66-16-17--6-
Temp. °C292528292528282628292227272427272427272427
Feels °C (?)313030312930293029292228272828272628282728
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Information about the Barranca Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in Caribbean Coast - Dominican Republic? If you are looking for accommodation near Barranca, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Caribbean Coast - Dominican Republic, consider staying in Barahona which is 25 km (16 miles) away. Other places in and around Caribbean Coast - Dominican Republic where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Cabo Rojo which is 55 km (34 miles) away, Neiba, Azua de Compostela and San Juan de la Maguana.

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