Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with 381 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cabarete this week:
The surf forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cabarete in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM. 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+) | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about the next couple of weeks. I’ve been staring at this forecast and, honestly, I'm struggling to find any silver lining. We’ve got a solid 16-day window, but the surf gods aren’t smiling on Cabarete. The whole run is a write-off for decent paddle surfing, so don’t get your hopes up.
The wind is the main culprit here. It’s blowing from the East, which is cross-onshore at Cabarete, and it’s not letting up. That means every session is going to be choppy, lumpy, and just plain messy. There’s no real standout swell, just a constant, weak pulse of short-period windswell. The combined energy peaks at a moderate 381 on the 30th of July, but it’s paired with a fresh cross-onshore breeze that’ll ruin any chance of a decent wave face. The water temp is sitting at a normal 83°F, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re getting frustrated.
Day after day it’s the same story. One look at the wave comment tells you everything: "poor surf conditions." Every single entry. There’s a total gap of 16 days with no quality surf on offer. For a spot like this, a blank run this long is a real bummer, but it happens. The setup here is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing with this constant Easterly wind.
Stay tuned, forecasts can change, but right now, I’d be leaving the boards at home. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, fresh winds from the E by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 5 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 123 | 207 | 168 | 138 | 253 | 160 | 114 | 100 | 145 | 107 | 61 | 62 | 66 | 113 | 126 | 201 | 381 | 264 | 295 | 334 | 257 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:26PM0.63m | 5:53AM0.37m | 7:11PM0.64m | 6:44AM0.39m | 7:53PM0.66m | 7:33AM0.41m | 8:32PM0.68m | 8:19AM0.44m | 9:09PM0.68m | 9:04AM0.47m | 9:44PM0.68m | 9:49AM0.51m | 10:18PM0.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:06AM0.09m | 1:05AM0.23m | 11:53AM0.09m | 1:48AM0.22m | 12:40PM0.08m | 2:27AM0.21m | 1:26PM0.09m | 3:04AM0.21m | 2:12PM0.10m | 3:38AM0.20m | 2:57PM0.11m | 4:11AM0.19m | 3:42PM0.13m | 4:43AM0.17m | |||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | E 6 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | E 7 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 |
| kJ | 123 | — | 168 | 138 | — | 160 | 114 | — | 145 | 107 | — | 62 | 10 | 4 | 126 | — | — | 264 | — | — | 257 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | ENE 10 | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | 10 | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 5 | — | — | E 5 | — | ENE 6 | E 5 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 207 | — | — | 253 | — | — | 100 | — | — | 61 | — | 66 | 113 | — | 201 | 381 | — | 295 | 334 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 247 | 843 | 14 | 20 | 824 | 5 | 637 | 375 | 2 | 14 | 375 | 0 | 506 | 843 | 14 | 506 | 843 | 14 | 362 | 821 | 14 |
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The above surf forecast table for Cabarete provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cabarete can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cabarete 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 (Cabarete) 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).
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