
Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with 291 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) 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 (Mon 14th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get real about this stretch. The short version: it’s gonna be a tough couple of weeks for surfers around here. The wind is stuck in a cross-onshore pattern for almost the entire run, and the swell is just not cooperating. You want the long version? Grab a coffee, mate, because we’re scraping the barrel.
The whole 16-day window is a write-off for any proper surf recommendations. Not a single day gets the green light. The first stretch, from the 10th through to the 12th, is all about that lumpy, cross-onshore mess. East wind at 15 to 22 mph is just chopping up what little’s on offer. We’re looking at 5 ft of short-period slop, 8 seconds, with moderate wave energy (288). The water is sitting around 85°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so at least the wait won’t be cold.
We roll into the next few days, the 13th and 14th, and it’s the same story. Slightly smaller chest-high stuff, but still cross-onshore and chopped. The period does stretch out to 10 seconds for a bit, but that doesn’t help when the wind’s got it all torn up. The energy stays weak to moderate (116 to 232). Honestly, it’s just messy.
Then there’s a run from the 15th to the 21st where the period drops out entirely. You’re looking at 6 seconds, sometimes even 4 or 5 seconds of pure windswell junk. All this short-period energy just makes for a super bumpy, gutless surf. The combined energy readings are all over the place; some show a punch of moderate energy (135, 117) but it’s all that onshore wind, so it’s not doing anyone any favors. There are a couple of quieter moments with the wind easing to a gentle breeze, but as soon as it drops, the swell drops right with it, down to 2 ft.
The last few days, the 22nd through the 25th, do offer a slight shift in the wind. We see a few periods with lighter winds from the ENE, even a moment where it’s just straight onshore. But the waves are tiny and weak. The energy numbers are all low, under 200, and the swell is just not there. There is one morning on the 22nd with a very light breeze and a small groundswell at 9 seconds, but it’s only 2 ft. Not worth paddling out for.
So, that’s the harsh reality. No standouts, no hidden gems. For a wave rider, this window is a full-on blank. The only positive I can grab onto is that the Cabarete reef is a consistent setup, so this kind of blown-out run doesn’t usually last forever. Forecasts can shift, and we might get lucky with a late change, but right now, I’d be keeping the board in the bag. The setup is so wind-affected and the surf so weak that if you’ve got a kite, this is looking more like your window than a surfer’s.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
259 | 223 | 213 | 291 | 190 | 160 | 191 | 108 | 108 | 133 | 51 | 47 | 220 | 47 | 62 | 74 | 54 | 81 | 95 | 66 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:20PM0.68m | 8:38AM0.65m | 9:03PM0.65m | 9:27AM0.68m | 9:44PM0.60m | 10:14AM0.69m | 10:23PM0.55m | 11:01AM0.69m | 11:03PM0.50m | 11:47AM0.67m | 11:42PM0.46m | 12:35PM0.64m | 00:23AM0.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:30AM0.12m | 2:49PM0.09m | 3:08AM0.10m | 3:42PM0.11m | 3:46AM0.09m | 4:34PM0.13m | 4:23AM0.08m | 5:25PM0.16m | 5:01AM0.08m | 6:17PM0.18m | 5:41AM0.09m | 7:11PM0.21m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 | E 8 | NNE 7 | N 6 | E 8 | N 6 | NNE 8 | E 6 | E 10 | NE 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 8 | E 6 |
25 | 223 | 213 | 21 | 190 | 9 | 3 | 108 | 1 | 7 | 31 | 47 | 2 | 42 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 14 | 1 | 66 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 6 | NE 8 | N 13 | E 8 | NNE 8 | NE 11 | N 7 | N 7 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | ENE 8 |
4 | 22 | 22 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 51 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | N 13 | — | NNE 8 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | N 11 | N 6 | — | — | N 15 | N 7 |
— | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 6 | E 10 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — |
259 | — | — | 291 | — | 160 | 191 | — | 108 | 133 | — | 35 | 220 | 47 | 62 | 74 | 54 | 81 | 95 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1079 | 5 | 101 | 1003 | 14 | 679 | 1005 | 14 | 153 | 824 | 5 | 247 | 1079 | 14 | 153 | 375 | 14 | 34 | 506 | 152 |
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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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