
Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) 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 (Tue 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this 16-day run for Cabarete is a tough one to write. It’s a real flat spell.
Looking at the whole picture, we’ve got a long stretch of nothing but poor conditions. The wind is hammering cross-onshore from the East day after day, and the swell is just weak and short-period. The wave energy is seriously lacking, floating mostly in the low triple digits – like 182, 158, 111 – and that’s weak to moderate at best. The combined energy of all swells directed here is just barely getting into the moderate range, so don't expect any grunt.
For the first week and a half, from Sunday the 19th right through to the end of July, the story is the same: fresh cross-onshore breeze, lumpy or choppy conditions, and small, weak waves. There’s nothing to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at 83°F on the 19th, which is about average for the time of year, so at least a dip is pleasant.
Then we go into August. The 1st and 2nd still look messy with moderate cross-onshore winds. The only real glimmer of hope is on Monday the 3rd of August. For the morning session, the wind finally swings around to onshore, but it’s just a light breeze at 6 mph. The swell is still small at 3 ft, and the period is a dead short 7 seconds. The energy is a bit better at 125, but it’s still not great. Honestly, it’s the only window where the wind isn't ruining it completely.
Cabarete is a reef break, so it needs a clean swell to work. With this constant East wind, it’s going to be a complete washout for paddle surfing. The setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddling.
So, I can’t point you to a standout. There’s no best on offer here. The next two weeks are a write-off for decent surf. It’s a real bummer, but sometimes that’s the way it goes. Forecasts can change, but for now, leave the boards in the bag.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the SE by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed night, strong winds from the E by Fri afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
171 | 155 | 155 | 181 | 155 | 106 | 106 | 94 | 72 | 102 | 77 | 105 | 183 | 136 | 117 | 208 | 139 | 125 | 169 | 147 | |
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 | 00:59AM0.58m | 1:54PM0.62m | 1:43AM0.52m | 2:52PM0.62m | 2:27AM0.46m | 3:49PM0.61m | 3:15AM0.42m | 4:44PM0.61m | 4:05AM0.39m | 5:37PM0.62m | 4:59AM0.37m | 6:26PM0.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:04PM0.18m | 7:22AM0.10m | 8:08PM0.22m | 8:05AM0.10m | 9:13PM0.25m | 8:48AM0.11m | 10:18PM0.25m | 9:33AM0.10m | 11:20PM0.25m | 10:19AM0.10m | 00:16AM0.24m | 11:06AM0.09m | 1:05AM0.23m | |||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | E 7 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | E 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 8 |
11 | 155 | 3 | 6 | 155 | 2 | 3 | 94 | 72 | 3 | 77 | 105 | — | 136 | — | — | 139 | — | — | 147 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | — | — | E 7 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 12 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | 17 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | — | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | E 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — |
171 | — | 155 | 181 | — | 106 | 106 | — | — | 102 | — | — | 183 | — | 117 | 208 | — | 125 | 169 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1065 | 14 | 153 | 888 | 14 | 153 | 794 | 14 | 14 | 619 | 5 | 368 | 824 | 14 | 34 | 824 | 14 | 679 | 878 | 14 |
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Information about the Cabarete Surf forecast
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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