Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with 215 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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+) | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – this is a tough one to call. We're looking at a 16-day window for the Cabarete region, but honestly, the surf report is a bit of a downer.
The whole pattern is set by a persistent, moderate to fresh cross-onshore wind from the East. It's blowing right across the face of the waves, chopping everything up and making for lumpy, poor surf conditions. The swell is small, mostly around the 3.3 ft mark, and it's coming from the East, which is the opposite of what Cabarete's optimum swell direction is. The water is a pleasant 82.6° right now, which is about average for this time of year, so at least the temperature is fine.
From Tuesday, July 14th, right through the entire forecast period, it's the same story. The combined energy of the swells is weak to moderate, reading between 71 and 225 (moderate wave energy). There's no standout day, no moment where the wind lines up, and no bigger, cleaner swell on the horizon. It's a long stretch of the same mediocre offering. The only break in the area is the reef at Cabarete, and while it's a consistent wave, it's getting hammered by the wrong wind.
There are no recommendations for a good surf session in this entire 16-day outlook. The closest we get to a highlight is maybe Sunday, July 19th, when the swell pushes to 4.6 ft from the East with a period of 7 seconds, but the wind is a fresh 35 km/h cross-onshore, making it a messy, blown-out mess. With that wind and the beach/reef setup, this is honestly looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It's a classic case of the trades ruining the party.
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). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | 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 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 117 | 114 | 108 | 127 | 108 | 103 | 78 | 52 | 101 | 128 | 137 | 154 | 181 | 128 | 135 | 192 | 187 | 183 | 215 | 150 | 131 |
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 | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:22AM0.10m | 8:08PM0.22m | 8:05AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 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 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | E 8 | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | E 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 114 | — | 2 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 131 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | N 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | E 7 | 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 | — |
| kJ | 117 | — | 108 | 127 | 108 | 103 | 78 | 52 | 101 | 128 | 137 | 154 | 181 | 128 | 135 | 192 | 187 | 183 | 215 | 150 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1079 | 32 | 637 | 1005 | 14 | 824 | 824 | 152 | 506 | 364 | 14 | 679 | 824 | 14 | 637 | 888 | 14 | 679 | 824 | 14 | 506 |
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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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