Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with 349 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with E 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 (Aug 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2PM. 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+) | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, switching to feet and Fahrenheit for you. Let’s call it: this is a grim outlook for Cabarete over the next 16 days. I’ve been through the whole forecast, and there’s not a single session I’d paddle out for. The wind is a constant problem, and the swell never gets the right conditions to make it worthwhile. This is one of those stretches where you’re better off grabbing a beer and watching the horizon.
Starting Saturday, 15 August, the trade winds are howling from the East at 25 km/h, cross-on, and that’s ruining the 5ft swell. The period is short, around 7 to 8 seconds, so it’s just windswell – bumpy, weak, and choppy. The combined energy is 265 (moderate), but it’s all wasted with that cross-on breeze. The water is 84°F, about normal for the season, so at least you won’t be cold while you’re getting frustrated.
This same pattern locks in for the whole first week. Sunday the 16th, Monday the 17th, Tuesday the 18th – it’s all the same: Easterly winds, 20 to 35 km/h, cross-on, and the swell stays between 2ft and 5ft. The only real pulse comes on Wednesday the 26th of August, with swell pushing 6ft and a period of 11 seconds – that’s real groundswell. The energy jumps to 646 (strong), but the wind is still cross-on from the East at 20 km/h. That’s a tragedy, because on a reef break like Cabarete, that long-period swell would be magic if the wind was offshore. But it’s not, so it’s just going to be a lumpy mess.
There’s no standout day. No hidden window. Every single forecast entry has “poor surf conditions” written all over it. For a spot that’s usually consistent, a stretch like this is just part of the deal. The wind is wrong, the swell is either too short or has the wrong wind, and nothing lines up. The last few days, from the 28th onward, the swell drops to 2ft to 4ft, and the wind is still cross-on. Don’t even bother.
Keep an eye on it, but honestly, don’t hold your breath. This one is a total washout.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 251 | 273 | 324 | 341 | 349 | 251 | 230 | 270 | 185 | 142 | 165 | 65 | 86 | 165 | 49 | 51 | 55 | 90 | 84 | 192 | 71 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:40AM0.65m | 10:58PM0.64m | 11:32AM0.65m | 11:39PM0.58m | 12:23PM0.65m | 00:19AM0.52m | 1:15PM0.63m | 1:00AM0.46m | 2:09PM0.61m | 1:44AM0.42m | 3:06PM0.60m | 2:32AM0.39m | 4:05PM0.59m | 3:28AM0.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:48PM0.11m | 5:11AM0.09m | 5:44PM0.15m | 5:51AM0.09m | 6:41PM0.19m | 6:31AM0.10m | 7:40PM0.22m | 7:14AM0.10m | 8:42PM0.24m | 7:59AM0.11m | 9:45PM0.25m | 8:49AM0.12m | 10:47PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 10 | E 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | E 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 7 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 14 | 13 | 24 | 29 | 11 | 251 | 230 | 10 | 185 | 9 | 9 | 65 | 11 | 19 | 24 | 51 | 55 | 90 | 84 | 5 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | — | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 8 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | — | E 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | E 13 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 10 | — | 9 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 3 | — | 49 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | — | E 14 | E 13 | — | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 10 | 7 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 5 | ENE 4 | — | — | E 7 | E 6 |
| kJ | 251 | 273 | 324 | 341 | 349 | — | — | 270 | — | 142 | 165 | 21 | 86 | 165 | — | 18 | 24 | — | — | 192 | 71 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1035 | 1065 | 282 | 153 | 1009 | 14 | 637 | 637 | 14 | 247 | 821 | 14 | 843 | 626 | 14 | 843 | 506 | 5 | 1003 | 1008 | 32 |
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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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