Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, ENE swell with 878 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s 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 1.9m 11s 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 (Tue 1st Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break this down in feet and miles per hour.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this 16-day stretch is a real bummer for Cabarete. The wind is almost always coming from the east or east-northeast, which for this reef break means a constant cross-onshore mess. Choppy, lumpy, poor surf. The swell is small, mostly under 5ft, and the period is short, often 6 to 8 seconds – weak, crumbly energy. The combined energy never really gets strong, sitting between 63 and 229 (moderate at best), so there’s no power to clean up the surface.
We start Wednesday the 26th with a 3ft to 4ft swell from the east-northeast, but a 12 to 19 mph cross-onshore wind makes it choppy and poor. Thursday the 27th is similar: 3ft to 3ft from the east, same wind. Friday the 28th has a tiny 1ft swell from the northeast with a 12-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell, but it’s tiny and buried under a 19 mph cross-onshore breeze. The whole first week is a washout. The wind just doesn’t let up.
There is one small window that’s the best of a bad bunch. On Tuesday the 1st of September, we get a 5ft swell from the east with a 10-11 second period. The combined energy hits 526 (moderate to strong), so there’s some push. But the wind is still cross-onshore from the ENE at 9 to 16 mph, so it’s bumpy. It’s the standout, but it’s a marginal one. Only for the experienced crew who don’t mind a bit of chop.
From the 3rd of September onward, the swell drops to under 3ft, with periods of 5 to 8 seconds, and the wind stays cross-onshore or onshore. The combined energy sinks to 26, 44, 62 – just weak. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
If you’re a kitesurfer, you’re in luck – this is prime time. For paddle surfers, it’s a tough run. The only real chance is a short window on Tuesday the 1st of September, but even then, it’s a compromise. Stay patient – forecasts can shift, and it rarely stays this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), 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 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSE 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 | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 34 | 64 | 38 | 88 | 130 | 107 | 100 | 92 | 86 | 111 | 137 | 134 | 127 | 131 | 99 | 172 | 354 | 831 | 479 | 441 | 194 |
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-on | on | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 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 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 7 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | E 8 | NE 13 | ENE 8 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | E 10 | — | E 9 |
| kJ | 11 | 17 | 36 | 88 | 63 | 107 | 52 | 50 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 134 | 127 | 23 | 99 | 172 | 354 | 831 | 479 | — | 194 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 17 | NE 16 | E 9 | NE 14 | — | NE 13 | NE 12 | — | E 8 | — | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 12 | NE 10 | E 13 | E 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | 10 | 38 | 53 | — | 60 | 72 | — | 19 | — | — | 25 | 33 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 141 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 10 | NE 15 | NE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 36 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 6 | — | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — |
| kJ | 34 | 64 | — | — | 130 | — | 100 | 92 | 86 | 111 | 137 | — | — | 131 | — | — | — | — | — | 441 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 824 | 1003 | 14 | 156 | 824 | 14 | 362 | 637 | 14 | 506 | 362 | 14 | 679 | 923 | 14 | 367 | 362 | 14 | 101 | 14 | 0 |
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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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