
Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with 318 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) 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 (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. I’ve looked at the whole 16-day window for Cabarete, and honestly, it’s a tough run. The swell is on the small side, the wind is almost always blowing cross-onshore, and the wave quality is just not there for a proper paddle session. We’re talking about a reef break that’s consistently exposed to the swell, but the conditions are working against it.
The water temperature is sitting at 84°, which is about 0.5° above the norm for this time of year, so it’s pretty average—warm and pleasant, but that’s where the good news ends.
From the 31st of July right through to the 15th of August, it’s a long stretch of poor surf. The wind is relentless from the east and east-northeast, blowing at 12 to 22 mph, keeping the surface lumpy and choppy. The swell is small, mostly between 2 ft and 5 ft, coming from the east, with a short period of 5 to 8 seconds. That means weak, disorganized waves that don’t have much push. The combined energy of all swells is mostly in the double digits, hitting the low hundreds at times, but it’s never enough to clean up. For example, on the 31st of July afternoon, the energy is 223, but it’s a mess. On the 12th of August, the energy jumps to 361, but the wind is still cross-onshore at 19-22 mph, so it’s just a lumpy, frustrating session.
There are no standouts here. Every single day is a “poor surf conditions” call. The wind is never offshore or glassy, the swell direction is wrong for the optimum (NE), and the period is too short to build any real shape. The surf is just too small and too wind-affected. If you’re a kite surfer, this setup might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a blank run. That’s not unusual for this area when the trade winds lock in like this.
The whole 16-day window is a gap. Nothing to recommend. But don’t lose hope—forecasts can change, and it never stays poor forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SE by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 5 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
223 | 223 | 212 | 318 | 215 | 168 | 233 | 181 | 134 | 209 | 159 | 111 | 161 | 100 | 66 | 78 | 50 | 44 | 70 | 98 | |
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 |
High Tide | 10:18PM0.67m | 10:34AM0.54m | 10:52PM0.64m | 11:19AM0.57m | 11:27PM0.60m | 12:07PM0.60m | 00:04AM0.56m | 12:58PM0.62m | 00:45AM0.52m | 1:53PM0.64m | 1:32AM0.48m | 2:54PM0.67m | 2:26AM0.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:42PM0.13m | 4:43AM0.17m | 4:29PM0.16m | 5:15AM0.15m | 5:18PM0.18m | 5:47AM0.13m | 6:12PM0.20m | 6:23AM0.11m | 7:12PM0.22m | 7:04AM0.09m | 8:18PM0.23m | 7:52AM0.06m | 9:28PM0.23m | |||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | E 7 | E 8 | — | E 7 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | E 6 | N 10 | N 9 | ENE 6 | E 11 | NE 8 | ENE 6 |
— | 223 | 212 | — | 215 | 168 | — | 181 | — | — | 159 | — | — | 100 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 2 | 3 | 98 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 12 | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 6 | — | ENE 6 | E 6 | — | ENE 6 | E 5 | — |
223 | — | — | 318 | — | — | 233 | — | 134 | 209 | — | 111 | 161 | — | 66 | 78 | — | 44 | 70 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1079 | 14 | 679 | 888 | 14 | 368 | 824 | 5 | 368 | 824 | 14 | 506 | 1079 | 14 | 679 | 1003 | 9 | 1079 | 878 | 14 |
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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).
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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