Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, E swell with 332 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cabarete this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cabarete in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin' for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, I gotta be straight with you. The outlook for Cabarete over the next 16 days is a tough one. We're looking at a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions. The wind, which is so crucial for this reef break, is nearly always coming from the east, which is a cross-onshore breeze. That means most of the time, the surf is going to be choppy, lumpy, and messy. The swell is there, but it’s blown out.
The first real chance of anything decent doesn't come until late in the window. Honestly, most of the first week and a half is a washout. From Wednesday, July 29th right through to early August, the wind is up, and the wave quality is labelled as poor. The swell is building a bit, but with that persistent east wind, it’s not going to be fun for paddling. The combined swell energy is moderate, reaching up to 332 (moderate energy) on the 30th, but it’s all wasted with that cross-onshore.
We finally get a glimmer of hope on Wednesday afternoon, August 5th. The wind shifts to an onshore direction from the ENE, but it’s lighter. The swell is only 3 ft from the east, with a short period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy is weak at 86. It’s not perfect, but it’s the first time we get a break from that strong cross-breeze, so it might be the cleanest option in a very rough patch.
For the whole rest of the run, from August 6th right through to the 13th, it’s the same story. The wind is back up, cross-onshore, and the swell is between 4 ft and 6 ft. The combined energy climbs back into the moderate zone, hitting 314 on the 10th, but it’s all for nothing. The waves are going to be too lumpy and messy for a good paddle. For a spot like Cabarete, this is a real bummer, but it’s just how the pattern is setting up. Don’t bother checking the cam for at least a week.
So, if you’re a beginner, the swell is small enough, but the wind is the real enemy here. For anyone else, it’s a write-off until maybe that light onshore wind on the 5th. The best option is that Wednesday afternoon, August 5th, at Cabarete (Dominican Republic). It’s the only moment where the surface might be clean enough to make the most of the 3 ft, 6-second swell from the east. You’ll have to wear a wetsuit, as the water temp is about average for this time of year.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 49 | 49 | 127 | 132 | 212 | 332 | 280 | 314 | 295 | 257 | 217 | 294 | 247 | 181 | 253 | 163 | 121 | 217 | 169 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | 8:32PM0.68m | 8:19AM0.44m | 9:09PM0.68m | 9:04AM0.47m | 9:44PM0.68m | 9:49AM0.51m | 10:18PM0.67m | 10:34AM0.54m | 10:52PM0.64m | 11:19AM0.57m | 11:27PM0.60m | 12:07PM0.60m | 00:04AM0.56m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:04AM0.21m | 2:12PM0.10m | 3:38AM0.20m | 2:57PM0.11m | 4:11AM0.19m | 3:42PM0.13m | 4:43AM0.17m | 4:29PM0.16m | 5:15AM0.15m | 5:18PM0.18m | 5:47AM0.13m | 6:12PM0.20m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | 7:20 | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ENE 8 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 7 | E 8 | — | E 8 |
| kJ | 33 | 22 | 4 | 8 | — | — | 280 | 314 | — | 257 | 217 | — | 247 | 181 | — | 163 | 121 | — | 169 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 10 | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — |
| kJ | 49 | 49 | 127 | 132 | 212 | 332 | — | — | 295 | — | — | 294 | — | — | 253 | — | — | 217 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 34 | 878 | 14 | 368 | 362 | 14 | 888 | 821 | 14 | 368 | 888 | 14 | 20 | 152 | 5 | 637 | 824 | 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).
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