Barranca surf break

Barranca surfForecast / Caribbean Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 27 May 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
28.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Barranca this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Barranca in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 3rd Jun)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.4
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.2
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.5
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.9
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
345
363
277
213
213
183
219
183
134
159
223
221
169
156
156
151
125
243
257
314
467
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
15
E
15
E
15
E
15
E
10
NE
15
E
10
E
10
ENE
15
E
15
E
10
NE
15
E
10
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
E
15
E
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
9:21PM0.26m
9:49PM0.27m
10:20PM0.27m
10:56PM0.26m
11:35PM0.26m
00:14AM0.26m
00:51AM0.26m
Low Tide
11:51AM0.04m
11:53AM0.02m
12:01PM0.00m
12:13PM-0.01m
12:18PM-0.02m
12:35PM-0.03m
12:54PM-0.02m
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:14
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
1
1
1
Temp °C
28
28
25
28
29
25
28
29
25
28
29
25
28
29
26
29
29
26
28
29
25
29
29
28
30
31
28
30
31
28
30
31
29
30
31
30
32
31
30
29
30
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.4
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.2
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.9
SE
8
Energy kJ
345
213
213
183
219
183
134
223
221
169
156
156
151
125
243
467
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
7
0.8
E
8
0.5
E
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
Energy kJ
363
277
159
80
29
257
314
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
936
415
125
226
413
100
217
413
130
209
207
100
208
481
125
208
471
207
550
415
100
Best forecast wave conditions in Caribbean Coast - Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
6
7
9
6
5
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
6
7
4
4
4
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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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