Barranca Surf Forecast

/ Caribbean Coast (23 surf breaks) /

Dominican Republic (53 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (17.99° N 71.16° W)

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Barranca surfForecast / Caribbean Coast / Dominican Republic

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 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 29.8° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barranca this week:

The surf forecast for Barranca over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Barranca in the next 12 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 27) at 11AM. 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+)	8PM (Fri 22nd Aug)	3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf	2AM (Sat 23rd Aug)	4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful	11AM (Wed 27th Aug)	6ft (1.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Barranca over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.
	Wednesday 20			Thursday 21			Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	ESE	SE	SE	ESE	SE	ESE	E	ESE	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Period(s) (?)	6	6	6	6	7	7	7	7	6	6	6	5	5	6	7	7	7	7	8	8	7
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	54	51	71	220	114	138	300	102	264	151	55	35	30	57	389	409	207	234	173	204	249
Wind (km/h)	E	E	NE	E	E	ENE	E	ESE	NE	E	SE	NE	E	ESE	NNE	ENE	E	NNE	E	E	ENE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	on	glass	cross- on	on	cross	cross- on	on	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)			9:36PM 0.29			10:11PM 0.28			10:43PM 0.25	9:50AM 0.09		11:09PM 0.23	11:01AM 0.12		11:28PM 0.19	12:09PM 0.14		11:26PM 0.16	6:31AM 1:36PM 0.13 0.16	5:14PM 0.16
Low Tide / height (m)	11:54AM 0.00			12:37PM 0.02			1:16PM 0.04			8:48AM 1:57PM 0.09 0.07			8:32AM 0.11	2:29PM 0.10		8:13AM 0.13	3:06PM 0.14		5:09AM 6:51AM 0.13 0.13	3:17PM 0.16	4:01AM 0.10

	Wednesday 20			Thursday 21			Friday 22			Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26
Sunrise	6:26	-	-	6:28	-	-	6:28	-	-	6:28	-	-	6:28	-	-	6:28	-	-	6:28	-	-
Sunset	-	7:07	-	-	7:07	-	-	7:06	-	-	7:05	-	-	7:05	-	-	7:04	-	-	7:02	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	1	1	1	1	-	-	-	1	-
Temp. °C	30	31	27	30	31	27	30	31	27	30	31	27	29	31	27	29	30	26	30	30	27
Feels °C (?)	33	34	32	33	33	31	32	33	32	32	33	32	32	34	31	31	32	29	32	32	30

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Caribbean Coast

Wind Update Wind reports 24 km away suggest it is still onshore at Barranca (light winds from the SE at Barahona Airport). 0.9m 6s windswell from the ESE with a 0.8m 6s windswell from the SE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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.