Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 206 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) 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+) | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you how it is. I'm looking at the whole 16-day run for Cabarete, and honestly, mate, it’s a bit of a tough stretch. The whole forecast is filled with "poor surf conditions" and the winds just won't play ball. There’s not a single standout session where everything lines up nicely.
Usually around here, we might get a window, but this time it’s a long, flat, bumpy road. The finder isn't throwing up any recommendations, so we're just looking at a solid 16-day gap with no real surf on offer. That’s how it goes sometimes—forecasts can change, but right now, the outlook is pretty grim.
So, for the period starting August 2nd... there’s nothing. From the get-go, on Sunday August 2nd, we’ve got a 5ft swell from the east, but it’s plagued by a strong, cross-onshore wind at 19 mph. The wave energy is moderate at best (223), and the period is a short, weak 8 seconds. It’s just going to be lumpy and choppy—absolutely not worth paddling out.
As we move into Monday the 3rd and the rest of the week, it’s the same story. Swell heights bounce between 3ft and 5ft, but the wind never lets up, staying cross-onshore from the east or east-northeast, blowing anywhere from 12 to 22 mph. The combined energy is weak to moderate (58 to 206), and periods are short (6-8 seconds). The water temp is a balmy 83°—about average for the time of year—but you won’t be able to enjoy it because the surface will be a mess.
Looking further out, into the second week, it’s more of the same. There’s a slight bump in swell around August 14th, with the swell hitting 5ft to 5ft and the energy climbing into the high 200s. But again, the wind is still screaming cross-onshore at 19-22 mph. That’s not surfable; it’s just windy and messy.
Given the persistent cross-onshore wind and the fact that Cabarete is a reef break, this setup honestly looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. You’d be fighting the wind and chop every stroke. There’s just no clean wave to be had here in the 16-day window.
Sorry, folks. The ocean’s not cooperating this time. Keep an eye on that forecast though—it can turn around.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 223 | 183 | 131 | 200 | 121 | 111 | 128 | 75 | 56 | 73 | 58 | 58 | 106 | 141 | 135 | 206 | 128 | 82 | 112 | 126 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:27PM0.60m | 12:07PM0.60m | 00:04AM0.56m | 12:58PM0.62m | 00:45AM0.52m | 1:53PM0.64m | 1:32AM0.48m | 2:54PM0.67m | 2:26AM0.44m | 3:58PM0.69m | 3:29AM0.42m | 5:03PM0.72m | 4:39AM0.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:18PM0.18m | 5:47AM0.13m | 6:12PM0.20m | 6:23AM0.11m | 7:12PM0.22m | 7:04AM0.09m | 8:18PM0.23m | 7:52AM0.06m | 9:28PM0.23m | 8:47AM0.04m | 10:39PM0.23m | 9:48AM0.03m | 11:44PM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | N 10 | ENE 7 | E 11 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | E 9 | — | ENE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
| kJ | — | 183 | — | — | 121 | — | — | 75 | 56 | 2 | 58 | 2 | 3 | 141 | 7 | — | 128 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | E 12 | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 10 | — | — | NE 9 | — | ENE 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | — | — | 14 | — | 12 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | E 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 |
| kJ | 223 | — | 131 | 200 | — | 111 | 128 | — | — | 73 | — | 58 | 106 | — | 135 | 206 | — | 82 | 112 | 126 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1035 | 14 | 506 | 824 | 14 | 637 | 1010 | 14 | 637 | 368 | 14 | 368 | 410 | 14 | 679 | 364 | 0 | 364 | 1082 | 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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