Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, ENE swell with 680 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM. 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 (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a flat spell on the cards for Cabarete, if you can believe it. The whole 16-day forecast is basically a write-off for proper surfing. The first recommendation doesn't come until Wednesday the 26th of August, and even then, it's a no-go. Let's be honest, we're looking at a solid 16 days of grovel or nothing at all.
Wednesday 26th August kicks it off with a tiny 2ft swell from the East, 6-second period, and the wind is cross-on from the ENE at 16 mph. The combined energy is a weak 58. It's a mess. The afternoon isn't any better, with a 4ft, 4-second windswell and a 19 mph cross-on breeze. Forget it.
The pattern holds all the way through the first week. Every day, morning and afternoon, it's the same story: cross-on wind, choppy conditions, and weak, short-period swell. The wind rarely drops below 12 mph, and most of the time it's a fresh 19 mph breeze. We see a few days where the swell bumps up a bit, like Monday 31st August morning with a 4ft, 8-second swell from the ENE (energy 209, moderate), but it's still cross-on and choppy. That afternoon, the swell jumps to 6ft, 10 seconds from the ENE (energy 540, strong), but it's still a cross-on mess with a risk of thunderstorms. That’s not surfable, it’s a washing machine.
Tuesday 1st September morning is the only moment that looks kinda interesting – the wind goes light from the NE at 6 mph and it's listed as "on" shore, with a 5ft, 10-second swell from the East. The energy is solid at 414. But the file still calls it "poor surf conditions". The wind is onshore, not offshore, so it will be messy. The afternoon is back to the usual cross-on chop.
The rest of the first week of September is more of the same: small, weak, and cross-on. By Tuesday 8th September we see a tiny 1ft swell from the NNE with a very long 13-second period, but the energy is a weak 108. The swell direction is finally from the NNE, which is nowhere near the optimum NE direction that Cabarete (a reef break) needs. The period is long, but the size is tiny.
The last few days, 9th and 10th September, show a bit of size from the NNE with periods around 11-12 seconds and moderate energy (343-393), but the wind is a constant cross-on from the ENE or East at 12-19 mph. It's not going to be clean.
The water temp is a balmy 84°F, which is about average for the time of year, so at least you’ll be warm while you’re getting frustrated.
Honestly, there is no standout. For the entire 16 days, the combination of small, weak swell and constant cross-shore wind makes this more of a kite-surfing window than a paddle-surfing one. The reef at Cabarete (Cabarete) needs a clean, offshore wind to shine, and we’re just not getting it. If you absolutely have to get wet, the Tuesday morning of the 1st of September is the least terrible option, but even that’s a stretch. Otherwise, keep your board in the car and wait for the next system.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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 6 | E 4 | E 9 | NE 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
32 | 47 | 38 | 53 | 109 | 107 | 100 | 77 | 71 | 70 | 120 | 138 | 164 | 143 | 120 | 181 | 540 | 550 | 414 | 288 | 157 | |
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 | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:57PM0.66m | 7:57AM0.51m | 8:33PM0.66m | 8:41AM0.55m | 9:08PM0.65m | 9:24AM0.60m | 9:43PM0.62m | 10:08AM0.63m | 10:19PM0.59m | 10:54AM0.66m | 10:57PM0.55m | 11:43AM0.67m | 11:37PM0.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:08PM0.12m | 2:19AM0.20m | 1:55PM0.12m | 2:50AM0.18m | 2:42PM0.13m | 3:22AM0.16m | 3:30PM0.14m | 3:53AM0.13m | 4:19PM0.15m | 4:27AM0.11m | 5:10PM0.16m | 5:04AM0.08m | 6:05PM0.18m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | 5 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NE 16 | ENE 5 | E 8 | NE 13 | ENE 8 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 6 | E 8 | NE 11 | E 7 | ENE 7 | NE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
11 | 10 | 27 | 50 | 63 | 107 | 52 | 50 | 71 | 29 | 41 | 138 | 164 | 15 | 120 | 181 | 540 | 550 | 414 | 288 | 157 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 17 | N 10 | E 9 | NE 14 | — | NE 13 | — | — | E 8 | NE 11 | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 12 | NE 10 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
12 | 2 | 38 | 53 | — | 60 | — | — | 29 | 42 | — | 35 | 16 | 3 | 14 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | NE 12 | NE 15 | NE 11 | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | — | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 6 | 36 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 43 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 4 | — | E 5 | ENE 8 | — | E 8 | E 5 | — | ENE 6 | E 6 | — | ESE 7 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
32 | 47 | — | 20 | 109 | — | 100 | 77 | — | 70 | 120 | — | 65 | 143 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 824 | 626 | 14 | 637 | 1079 | 14 | 362 | 1079 | 14 | 506 | 362 | 14 | 923 | 857 | 14 | 362 | 375 | 0 | 34 | 410 | 0 |
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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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