Cabarete Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Amber Coast, Dominican Republic)

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Cabarete Surf Guide

Cabarete in Amber Coast is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf. Winter and spring are the best times of year to visit. Ideal winds are from the southwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the northeast. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Sometimes crowded. Submerged rocks are a hazard.

Cabarete Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	2	consistent	27.6°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Cabarete:

The best conditions reported for surf at Cabarete occur when a Northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southwest.

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What's the best time of year to surf Cabarete (for consistent clean waves)?

octoberBest Season: autumn

The best time of year for surfing Cabarete with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of October. Clean surfable waves are typically found 15% of the time in October while 83% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 2% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

15%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

83%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Cabarete Location Map

Interactive Cabarete surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Cabarete is Gregorio Luperon International (Puerto Plata) Airport (POP) in Dominican Republic, 19 km (12 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Cabarete is Cibao International (Santiago) Airport (STI), also in Dominican Republic, 44 km (27 miles) away.

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Cabarete Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 14:14 Local Time

m, °C	Tuesday 05
ft, °F	11AM	2PM	5PM	8PM
Wave (m)	E	E	E	E
Period (s)	6	6	4	5
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross

What does Cabarete look like?

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Tides at Cabarete

Current tide and informaton

For Cabarete, 0 km from Cabarete.

Next High Water: 11:45pm | 0.65m

Next Low Water: 04:39pm | 0.11m

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Cabarete Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 29.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (27.6 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Cabarete won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 27.6°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

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Swell History at Cabarete

Surf stats for Cabarete, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Average Swell

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Wind History at Cabarete

Wind stats for Cabarete, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

Average Wind

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Cabarete Reviews:

Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.

Ratings

Based on 4 votes.

Overall:2.0
Quality on a good day:3.7
Consistency of Surf:4.3
Difficulty Level:3.3
Wind and Kite Surfing:4.5
Crowds:2.3
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Review

Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.

Tracy from United States

“There are 5 breaks on one beach at Encuentro. So there is a little something for everyone. The vibe is very cool and the locals are friendly and fun to hang out with. The scenery is gorgeous! You can literally surf almost every single day before the wind picks up, usually around 1-2pm.”

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