
Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with 192 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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+) | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next 16 days around Cabarete are a real bust for paddling into waves. The whole stretch from now through the end of July is a consistent run of poor surf conditions, with no single day offering a decent recommendation. The swell is weak and messy, the wind is a constant cross-onshore breeze that’s chopping everything up, and the water temp is about average for this time of year. If you’re hoping for a clean session, you’re going to be waiting a long time.
From Wednesday the 15th through to Thursday the 30th of July, it’s the same story, day in and day out. The wave energy is mostly weak, with combined energy values sitting in the low to mid two-digit range (like 90, 95, 88, 65) and occasionally climbing into the low three-digit zone (133, 135, 150, 216). Even when that energy number bumps up, the quality is still garbage because the swell is short-period (5 to 8 seconds) and coming from the east, while the wind is hammering from the same direction at 12 to 22 mph. That means cross-onshore chop and lumpy, ugly surf. The wave heights hover around 3 ft to 5 ft, but with the wind state described as “moderate cross-onshore and choppy” or “fresh cross-onshore and lumpy” for every single entry, there’s no hiding from the mess.
Cabarete is a consistent reef break that’s normally exposed to the NE swell, but the optimum swell direction is from the NE, and the swell we’re getting is all from the E or ENE. That mismatch, combined with the constant wind, kills any chance of it cleaning up. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” but honestly, with conditions this poor, you’d have the place to yourself anyway. If you’re into kite surfing, this setup might look interesting with that steady easterly wind, but for paddle surfing, it’s a hard pass.
There’s a big gap of zero surf recommendations here – a full 16 days with nothing worth paddling out for. It’s a blank run, pure and simple. The forecast isn’t offering any hope of a turnaround, but in this area, it’s not unusual to see long stretches like this when the trade winds lock in. Stick to the sand, or wait for a window when the wind shifts and the period stretches out. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d say save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
93 | 90 | 131 | 106 | 104 | 86 | 50 | 100 | 106 | 128 | 128 | 145 | 130 | 107 | 192 | 176 | 143 | 171 | 166 | 106 | 127 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 1:54PM0.62m | 1:43AM0.52m | 2:52PM0.62m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:22AM0.10m | 8:08PM0.22m | 8:05AM0.10m | ||||||||
— | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
7:23 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | E 7 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 7 | NE 8 |
93 | — | 2 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 25 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 24 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 106 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | N 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 |
— | 90 | 131 | 106 | 104 | 86 | 50 | 100 | 106 | 128 | 128 | 145 | 130 | 107 | 192 | 176 | 143 | 171 | 166 | — | 127 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 506 | 884 | 32 | 679 | 637 | 152 | 1079 | 1005 | 14 | 679 | 824 | 14 | 506 | 888 | 14 | 679 | 1005 | 14 | 637 | 375 |
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Information about the Cabarete Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cabarete may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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