Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cabarete this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cabarete in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about the next 16 days for Cabarete. It’s a tough outlook, plain and simple. The whole stretch is a write-off for quality waves. The wind is locked in from the east, blowing cross-on, and it’s got some kick to it – 16 mph to 22 mph – so it’s not just a breeze, it’s a proper onshore mess. The swell is small, mostly around 3 ft to 4 ft, and the period is a short, weak 7 seconds, so there’s no real push. The combined energy is moderate, but it’s all messy and lumpy. The water temp is a normal 83°F for this time of year, so that’s not the problem.
The first record kicks off on Monday, July 13, and it’s poor. There’s nothing surfable here. The wind is cross-on, the swell is short-period and weak, and the wave comment flat out says “poor surf conditions.” That’s the story from Monday, July 13 through to Tuesday, July 28. There’s no standout, no hidden gem, no day where the wind swings to offshore. The optimum swell direction for Cabarete is NE, but the wind is coming from the E and ENE, so it’s just wrong.
Because of the persistent cross-on wind and the weak, short-period swell, this setup is actually more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. For a surfer, it’s a blank run. There are no good surf options in this 16-day window. The consistency is good – the reef breaks consistently – but the quality is zero. It’s a tough stretch for the area, but that’s how it is. Forecasts can change, but right now, leave the boards at home.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 105 | 161 | 86 | 111 | 152 | 85 | 123 | 143 | 104 | 102 | 116 | 89 | 89 | 124 | 148 | 114 | 173 | 111 | 121 | 150 | 147 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:12PM0.82m | 8:03AM0.48m | 9:06PM0.82m | 9:04AM0.51m | 9:56PM0.80m | 10:03AM0.55m | 10:44PM0.77m | 11:01AM0.58m | 11:31PM0.71m | 11:59AM0.60m | 00:16AM0.65m | 12:57PM0.62m | 00:59AM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:03PM-0.04m | 2:48AM0.15m | 2:03PM-0.04m | 3:38AM0.13m | 3:02PM-0.01m | 4:26AM0.12m | 4:01PM0.03m | 5:12AM0.11m | 5:01PM0.08m | 5:56AM0.11m | 6:01PM0.13m | 6:40AM0.10m | 7:04PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | E 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | E 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 86 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 89 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 7 | N 11 | N 10 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | N 6 | — | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 105 | 161 | — | 111 | 152 | 85 | 123 | 143 | 104 | 102 | 116 | — | 89 | 124 | 148 | 114 | 173 | 111 | 121 | 150 | 147 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 684 | 637 | 5 | 282 | 824 | 32 | 506 | 1005 | 14 | 1079 | 506 | 32 | 368 | 506 | 14 | 679 | 824 | 14 | 368 | 1079 | 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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