Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, E swell with 183 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) 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+) | 5AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s going on in the water for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, I’m not going to sugarcoat it—this is a rough run for Cabarete. We’re looking at a solid stretch of poor surf conditions, and the board might be staying on the beach more than it gets wet. The first real surf on offer doesn’t show up until September 12th, and from there it’s a long, ugly grind.
The pattern is a relentless easterly wind blowing cross-onshore, keeping things choppy and lumpy day after day. The swell is small, mostly around 1 ft to 3 ft, and it’s coming from the east or east-northeast, which is exactly the wrong direction for this exposed reef. The period is generally short, between 4 and 10 seconds, meaning weak, disorganized waves with not much push. The combined wave energy sits mostly in the weak to moderate range, so there’s just not a lot of power to work with.
From September 12th through the 27th, it’s pretty much a washout. Every single time slot is marked as poor surf conditions, with strong onshore winds. There’s no standout day, no hidden gem. The water temp is about 85°, which is 1° above average for this time of year, so not a big deal—just your typical warm Caribbean bath.
Given the consistent cross-onshore wind and small, weak swell, this setup is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The wind is steady and the chop is manageable on a kite, but for a surfer? You’re fighting the wind more than riding the wave.
Crowds are listed as “sometimes” at Cabarete, but with surf this poor, the lineup won’t be an issue—hardly anyone will be out there.
So, bottom line: there are no good standouts here. The whole 16-day window is a blank run. It happens in this region—forecasts can change, but right now, I’d hang the board up and wait for a better swell direction.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | E 10 | E 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 136 | 108 | 86 | 136 | 122 | 68 | 46 | 42 | 101 | 157 | 38 | 43 | 69 | 60 | 86 | 119 | 100 | 75 | 126 | 68 |
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-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 1:26PM0.61m | 1:07AM0.39m | 2:21PM0.59m | 1:59AM0.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:24AM0.11m | 8:09PM0.23m | 7:12AM0.13m | 9:09PM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | E 8 | N 6 | NNE 8 | E 9 | E 10 | NE 8 | E 9 | N 7 | N 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 6 | NE 13 | NE 12 | E 6 | ENE 7 | N 9 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 108 | 3 | 7 | 122 | 68 | 2 | 42 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 22 | 14 | 60 | 6 | 6 | 100 | 75 | 36 | 68 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | N 6 | NE 8 | N 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 11 | N 7 | N 11 | N 6 | N 6 | N 10 | — | ENE 8 | — | N 11 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 11 | N 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 7 | — | 2 | 15 | 38 | 5 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | N 13 | — | N 12 | NE 12 | — | NE 11 | NE 11 | N 8 | N 10 | — | N 10 | N 13 | — | — | NE 12 | NE 12 | — | N 10 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 4 | — | 3 | 5 | — | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 6 | E 4 | E 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | E 7 | — |
| kJ | 136 | — | 86 | 136 | — | 35 | 46 | 35 | 101 | 157 | 38 | 43 | 69 | — | 86 | 119 | — | — | 126 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1079 | 5 | 153 | 824 | 5 | 247 | 637 | 5 | 156 | 20 | 5 | 32 | 282 | 20 | 679 | 915 | 14 | 506 | 506 | 0 |
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