
Surf Forecasts:
Bird Lookout surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with 256 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bird Lookout this week:
The surf forecast for Bird Lookout over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bird Lookout in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 20th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 24th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bird Lookout over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SE by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
124 | 109 | 86 | 160 | 128 | 117 | 153 | 94 | 91 | 116 | 109 | 139 | 247 | 236 | 256 | 256 | 196 | 193 | 191 | 186 | 147 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:58PM0.78m | 12:19PM0.56m | 00:48AM0.72m | 1:23PM0.58m | 1:37AM0.65m | 2:26PM0.60m | 2:26AM0.59m | 3:27PM0.62m | 3:14AM0.53m | 4:25PM0.64m | 4:02AM0.48m | 5:18PM0.65m | 4:51AM0.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:12PM0.05m | 6:33AM0.12m | 6:16PM0.11m | 7:22AM0.12m | 7:22PM0.17m | 8:08AM0.12m | 8:30PM0.21m | 8:53AM0.12m | 9:39PM0.24m | 9:36AM0.12m | 10:45PM0.25m | 10:17AM0.11m | 11:45PM0.25m | 10:58AM0.10m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | |
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:23 | — | 7:23 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 7 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 8 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 |
4 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 128 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 196 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | — | N 14 | N 13 | NE 10 | N 10 | N 7 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | NNE 12 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 |
3 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | — | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
124 | 109 | 86 | 160 | — | 117 | 153 | 94 | 91 | 116 | 109 | 139 | 247 | 236 | 256 | 256 | — | 193 | 191 | 186 | 147 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1083 | 24 | 515 | 876 | 6 | 43 | 834 | 6 | 673 | 372 | 43 | 673 | 371 | 7 | 673 | 1072 | 0 | 645 | 832 | 7 | 44 |
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Information about the Bird Lookout Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bird Lookout provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bird Lookout can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bird Lookout 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 (Bird Lookout) 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 Bird Lookout 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.
Bird Lookout is 24 km (15 miles) from Puerto Plata. If you plan a holiday in Amber Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puerto Plata. Puerto Plata has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










