Surf Forecasts:
Cabarete surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 231 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabarete over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real. I’ve scanned the whole 16-day window for Cabarete, and it’s a rough one. The first surf recommendation is for Monday, July 20th, and from there, it’s a long stretch with no good days. The message is "poor surf conditions" all the way through.
The pattern is a stubborn lock: a constant east-northeast wind, blowing cross-onshore, with speeds that rarely drop below a moderate breeze and often pick up to a fresh breeze. That means the surface is going to be lumpy, choppy, and generally messy. You’re looking at short-period windswell, around 7 to 8 seconds, which is peaky and weak, offering little shape or power. The combined wave energy tops out at 273 (moderate) by Wednesday, July 29th, but it’s still wind-affected and ugly.
Cabarete is a reef break, but it’s exposed to the east, and the wind is hitting it wrong. The optimum swell direction is from the northeast, but the wind is coming from the east and east-northeast, so you’re getting cross-onshore conditions that kill the quality. The water temperature is 83°F with a normal anomaly for the time of year, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re scratching your head.
There is no standout session. The closest you get to a "might be worth a look" is Thursday, July 30th, with a swell height of 5ft and a period of 8 seconds, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore breeze at 22 mph, ruining any chance of clean waves. That’s too big for beginners and too messy for anyone else. The swell is too short period and the wind is too strong.
For a more honest look, this setup is more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. The consistent cross-onshore wind and waist-high, lumpy swell are exactly what they want, but for a surfboard, it’s a frustrating wait. The blank run is normal for this area when the trade winds lock in like this. It won’t stay poor forever, but the next 16 days offer nothing I’d get out of bed for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 131 | 159 | 134 | 109 | 106 | 94 | 89 | 102 | 102 | 128 | 231 | 156 | 106 | 208 | 139 | 139 | 157 | 84 | 164 | 164 | 186 |
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-on | 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 | 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 | 5:53AM0.37m | 7:11PM0.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:53AM0.09m | 1:48AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 7 | — | NE 8 | E 7 | — | — | E 7 |
| kJ | 12 | 6 | 134 | 3 | 3 | 94 | 89 | 3 | 102 | 128 | — | 156 | 64 | — | 139 | — | 18 | 81 | — | — | 186 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | NE 10 | — | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 84 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | ENE 7 | E 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — |
| kJ | 131 | 159 | — | 109 | 106 | — | — | 102 | — | — | 231 | — | 106 | 208 | — | 139 | 157 | — | 164 | 164 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 649 | 1005 | 14 | 679 | 794 | 14 | 14 | 410 | 5 | 34 | 410 | 14 | 34 | 824 | 14 | 362 | 1003 | 14 | 364 | 506 | 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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