Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with 239 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cabarete this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cabarete in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let me level with ya – this Cabarete outlook is a tough one to write. We've got a full 16-day window here, from Friday the 10th of July right through to Saturday the 25th, but honestly, I'm struggling to find a single session that ticks the boxes.
The overall pattern is persistent easterly trades blowing solidly cross-on, messing up what would otherwise be a consistent, exposed reef setup. The swell direction is straight out of the east, which is the opposite of the optimum northeast direction for this break, so it's a raw, close-out angle no matter the size.
Let's break the bad news slowly. From Friday the 10th all the way through to Sunday the 19th of July, we've got wave heights bouncing between 3 ft and 5 ft. The energy is moderate, sitting in the 100 to 260 range (227). But the wind is the killer – steady 16 to 22 mph from the east, creating a lumpy, choppy mess. The period is short, around 6 to 8 seconds, so it's all wind-slop. Not a single session gets a score above zero. It's just poor surf conditions day after day.
Even on Sunday the 19th when the energy climbs a bit to 261 (moderate), it’s still 5 ft of short-period mush with 22 mph cross-on wind. That’s not surf, that’s a washing machine.
The second week doesn't save us either. From Monday the 20th of July through to Saturday the 25th, the story is exactly the same. Swell stays between 4 ft and 5 ft, period stuck at 7 seconds, and that relentless easterly wind never lets up. The water temperature sits at a very warm 82° - about average for this time of year - but you won’t care about the temp when you can’t even get a decent wave.
There are no standout days. There are no hidden gems. For the whole 16 days, every single forecast is rated "poor surf conditions." If you’re desperate, you might paddle out for a splash, but this is truly one for the kites out on the flat water inside the bay. For proper surfing, you’re better off waiting for a different wind pattern. Keep an eye on it, because it can't stay this bad forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 227 | 233 | 206 | 193 | 164 | 138 | 138 | 177 | 153 | 147 | 154 | 89 | 121 | 141 | 92 | 146 | 163 | 89 | 102 | 116 | 109 |
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 | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:18PM0.73m | 4:52AM0.43m | 6:18PM0.77m | 5:56AM0.43m | 7:17PM0.80m | 7:01AM0.45m | 8:12PM0.82m | 8:03AM0.48m | 9:06PM0.82m | 9:04AM0.51m | 9:56PM0.80m | 10:03AM0.55m | 10:44PM0.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:08AM0.03m | 11:57PM0.21m | 11:05AM-0.01m | 00:58AM0.18m | 12:04PM-0.03m | 1:55AM0.16m | 1:03PM-0.04m | 2:48AM0.15m | 2:03PM-0.04m | 3:38AM0.13m | 3:02PM-0.01m | 4:26AM0.12m | 4:01PM0.03m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 8 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | E 8 | N 8 | N 8 | E 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 206 | 8 | 4 | 138 | 6 | 5 | 153 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 12 | — | NE 9 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 227 | 233 | — | 193 | 164 | — | 138 | 177 | — | 147 | 154 | 89 | 121 | 141 | 92 | 146 | 163 | 89 | 102 | 116 | 109 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1003 | 1079 | 14 | 152 | 1079 | 14 | 679 | 824 | 14 | 693 | 824 | 14 | 368 | 506 | 14 | 506 | 637 | 152 | 506 | 362 | 34 |
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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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